GYN SERVICES AT WHITE EARTH HEALTH CLINIC, OGEMA MN

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD GYN Physician Services for the White Earth Service Unit, OGEMA, MN The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER for GYN Physician Services at White Earth Health Center, Ogema, MN. The anticipated period of performance will include a base plus 4 option years. The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A continuation of the current contractor is necessary for the appropriated Continuity of care for the underserved population of American Indian/ Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients that are served regionally by the White Earth Service Unit. Any delays in patient care with respect to this service could result in significant life-long injury or death to either or both the mother or unborn child. The hours of operation are up to one day per week between the hours of 0800 Hours and 1630 Hours Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 621111 - OFFICES OF PHYSICIANS – with a size standard of $16.5M. Points of contact for this acquisition are the Contracting Officer, Jennifer Richardson at [email protected]. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Contracting Officer, Jennifer Richardson at [email protected]. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.