EMT Paramedic & EMT Basics Services, Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Sources Sought: Firm-Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Healthcare Services EMT Paramedic & EMT Basics Services at the Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS1528529 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service. This notice is intended for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), 8(a) Business Development programs, HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone), WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) and other responsible sources. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 561320, Temporary Help Services - other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received. BACKGROUND The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area (GPA), Cheyenne River Health Center, plans to identify potential sources providing Non-Personal Service Contract for EMT services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). 2.0 OBJECTIVE The objective of the Cheyenne River Health Center is to raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. To complete this mission, the Cheyenne River Health Center requires contractor support to provide for EMT services. SCOPE The contractor shall furnish EMT services according to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). These services will be compatible with the facility s operating capacity and equipment. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS/ AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS Refer to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). TYPE OF ORDER This is a sources sought notice for a firm-fixed-price contract. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Period of Performance: Base Year with four (4), one (1) year option periods. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Cheyenne River Health Center 24276 166th Street Eagle Butte, South Dakota 57625 Tour of Duty: Refer to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall ensure the contractually required support level is maintained at all times. This contract is for specified skill types/levels - not for specific individuals. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor Personnel are present for all hours of the workday. If for any reason the specified staffing levels are not maintained, due to vacation, leave, appointments, etc. and replacement Personnel will not be provided, the Contractor shall obtain the written approval of the Supervisor/ designee or the COR II prior to the Contractor Personnel's absence. Otherwise, the Contractor shall provide a fully qualified replacement so there is no gap in service. The Contractor Personnel shall be available for work in the work area per work direction schedule. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor Personnel provide professional effort and conform to Government policies regarding daily lunch breaks and other breaks. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor Personnel communicate to the Supervisor for reporting to work as it relates to inclement weather (late due to travel conditions etc.). If a Contractor Personnel is absent due to illness for three or more consecutive days, the Contractor shall provide to the COR II written documentation from a qualified health care provider that Contractor Personnel is free from communicable disease and state the cause of the Contractor Personnel's illness. Statement that Contractor Personnel is fit for service may be requested if deemed necessary. If services are not provided by Contractor Personnel, the CRHC reserves the right to procure such services from another source and deduct these costs and all administrative costs from payments due the Co…