Urban Indian Health Care Services - Seattle, Washington

The Portland Area Indian Health Service intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis a firm-fixed price contract with The Seattle Indian Health Board, in accordance with P.L. 94-437 Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, as amended (25 USC 1651) and the Buy Indian Act (25 USC 47). The statutory authority for contracting without providing for full and open competition is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-5, Authorized or required by statute. Title V allows for new contracts, contract renewals and the replacement contract requiring non-competitive awards for provision and continuation of Urban Indian Health Programs. The services are for a health care system with limited direct services (outpatient clinic, mental health and pharmacy services) that supports an extensive outreach and referral, and health education programs to the eligible American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) population residing within the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area. Outpatient care shall cover a range of health services, provide a full range of assessment of patient needs, planning for care, counseling, teaching emergency procedures and referral for patients and families. It is anticipated that this project will be ongoing and funding will be continued for subsequent years. The period of performance will be October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with an option to extend the contract for four (4) one-year periods. NAICS NUMBER 621999: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. There will be no solicitation available for competitive proposals. No requests for the solicitation will be accepted. All questions or comments regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing via email to [email protected], with the subject line entitled, Urban Indian Health Care Services – Seattle, Washington.