Portland Area Wide Locum Tenens Services

The Indian Health Service is seeking proposals for solicitation 75H71320R00009 to provide area-wide locum tenens services for the Portland area. This requirement is a firm-fixed-priced indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract covering medical, physician, optometrist, pharmacist, and dental support services. The procurement is designated as a Buy Indian Act set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Performance includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The minimum guarantee for the contract, including options, is $2,500.00 per category, while the maximum value is $5,000,000.00 per contract line item category.

The agency intends to make multiple awards, potentially selecting up to five providers per line item category. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevant experience and past performance, which are significantly more important than price when combined. The basis of award is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the government. This solicitation is classified under NAICS 621399 for Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners and PSC Q999 for Medical- Other.

Responses are due by July 28, 2020, and should be coordinated through the point of contact, Richard Dandasan. The solicitation package includes nine attachments, including the primary Request for Proposal, a Business Associate Agreement, an Indian Firm Representation Form, and multiple amendments containing questions and answers. These documents and amendments, including SF-30 Amendment No. 3, provide additional details regarding the scheduling of teleconferences and the extension of the closing date.