This “Sources Sought” is for Market Research purposes only, not a solicitation, solicitation number will be different than the sources sought number. The purpose of this notice is to gauge business interest regarding availability and capabilities of qualified small business entities, especially firms within the Buy Indian set aside category. This notice may or may not result in a Solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Indian Health Service (IHS), California Area Office (CAO) will utilize any responses for information purposes only upcoming Government acquisitions for a set aside of this requirement.
Agency Mission. Indian Health Service (IHS) is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives from federally recognized tribes. The California Area Office’s (CAO) mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
Disclaimer. This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, this is for Market Research ONLY resulting in the professional service contractors interested or capable of performing work in Los Angeles County, CA. IHS will not award a contract as a result of this Sources Sought, only determine the type of businesses available and capable to perform Urban Indian Organization healthcare services needed within the county for the duration of this awarded stand alone contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with their response to this notice. IHS is estimating a set aside for to a Buy Indian contractor.
NAICS Code. The NAICS Code for this work is 622110 - General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, the small business size standard for this NAICS code is $41,500,000.
Working with the Federal Government.
System for Award Management. All parties interested in working with the Federal Government as a prime awardee, are required to register with the General Services Agency System for Award Management.
Failure to register will result in Offeror’s Bid/Proposal/Quote to be considered unresponsive. More information can be found at https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note IHS does not run this platform for registration questions or issues please contact the Help Desk at 866.606.8220 or https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp/?id=gsa_landing.
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Required Information in your package. Your response to this notice shall include:
- Business Name and Contact Information. Business Name, Address, Point of Contact for further information; Phone Number, and Email Address;
- IHS Buy Indian Program. In order to self-certify firm as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) a reproduced copy of a Tribal Enrollment Card or Certificate of Indian Blood. More information can be found at: The Buy Indian Act | Division of Acquisition Policy (ihs.gov)
- SAM UEI. Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov website, if not registered with SAM.gov, awardee must be by the time of award which is estimated to be February 2025.
- Business Size. Please indicate the firm’s business size, i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Native Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, HubZone, etc. More information regarding business size and each categories size parameters can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards
BACKGROUND:
The California Area Indian Health Service Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) provides contracted referral and healthcare services, female residential treatment services, and aftercare services to the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population of the urban area of Los Angeles County, CAlifornia. The Indian Health Service, California Area Office is seeking contractors to serve the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population within the urban area of Los Angeles County, California. The contractor must provide referral and healthcare services, female residential treatment services, and aftercare services.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible to contract, you must be classified as an Urban Indian organization, defined as being a nonprofit-corporation situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian-controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in the contracts with, and grants to, urban Indian organizations (section 503(a) [25 USCS § 1653(a). Details of this section can be found at : https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title25/pdf/USCODE-2023-title25-chap18-subchapIV-sec1653.pdf
Experience. Provide the contracting officer no more than three (3) sheets detailing your company’s experience doing the same or similar Urban Indian Organization healthcare services in the last two-year period using the details below in the Similar or Same Type of Work Requirements described for Medical, Female Residential Treatment and Residential Treatment Aftercare. The descriptions should be same or similar described in these sections. They do not have to match exactly, but if these services are being provided or could be provided as described please note the differences in the technical package. These services shall include the provision of health care and referral services for Urban Indian beneficiaries residing within the urban center, which services meet the requirements of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and will continue to elevate the health status of eligible Urban Indians to the highest level possible.
Discriptions of the Similar or Same Type of Work Requirements Required in Technical packages:
- Medical. Providing Public Health Case Management services to eligible American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) population residing within the urban area of Los Angeles County. To ensure the availability of the services and procedures stated herein, in the urban area of Los Angeles, California, the Contractor shall provide the services either: on-site, pursuant to written policies and procedures conforming to the standards of care and practice applicable to each service and, where appropriate; or through a subcontractor(s) with whom the Contractor has a written agreement. Other services include health education and coordination of care to improve patient treatment compliance to prevent disease, promote health and manage chronic health problems, including access for tuberculosis (TB) skin testing and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing and counseling. The contract and referral providers shall be licensed and certified by the State of California. Provides clinical services directly or through subcontracts with written agreements to meet IHS standards, IHS Manual, Part 3 for quality and reporting purposes. The medical clinic(s) provides ambulatory outpatient services for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
2. Female Residential Treatment. The contractor must make provisions of Female Residential Treatment for the American Indian and Alaska Native beneficiaries residing within the defined urban center. The contractor shall provide residential treatment through a memorandum of understanding for eligible adult female American Indians/Alaska Natives. The contractor employing a certified alcohol counselor level I, II, licensed public health nurse, and supervisory licensed independent provider (M.F.C.C, L.C.S.W., or clinical psychologist.) All employees will have work experience in the substance abuse field.
3. Residential Treatment Aftercare. The contractor providing provisions of Aftercare services for the American Indian and Alaska Native beneficiaries residing within the defined urban center. To ensure the availability of the services and procedures stated herein in the residing within the Los Angeles County, other California urban areas, within the state of California. Providing aftercare services to clients following residential treatment. The education topics may include the following items: budgeting, crisis counseling, employment search, enhance communication and social skills, nutrition, parenting, preventive health practices, recovery, relapse prevention, stress and anger management, enhance spiritual and cultural practices. Services shall include the random screening for presence of alcohol or drugs.
Employment of certified and licensed professionals specialized in chemical dependency and mental health treatment. The contractor shall allow individuals in those positions only if the individuals meet standards of character, no less stringent than those prescribed under Public Law (P.L.) 101-630, section 408, Character Investigation, subsection (a) and P.L. 101-467, section 231, requirement for Background Check, subsection (c).
Contact the sex abuse detective division of local law enforcement and the Child Protection Services of the last two counties in which the person has lived or worked to inquire as to the suitability of the person to work with children.
Provides access for residential treatment to eligible adult male American Indians/Alaska Natives population using the following priorities for those AI/AN residing in Los Angeles County or residing in other CA urban centers.
The subcontracted facilities shall be licensed and certified by the state of California. They may have national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or The Joint Commission. The California facilities have “Deemed Status” and are not required to have national accreditation. The subcontractor(s) shall have specific written objectives and policies, including measurable outcomes.
IHS Point(s) of Contact
Point of Contact (PoC). Ronda English, Contracting Officer, Indian Health Service, California Area Office, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 7-100, Sacramento, CA 95814, Phone (916) 930-3981, Email: Ronda.English@ihs.gov.
