NOTE.docx

This notice describes a federal contract opportunity for a Diabetes Professional Consultant/Data Support Specialist. The contract is a total small business set-aside with preference given to Native American-owned small businesses per HHSAR 326.600-2 Buy Indian Act acquisition regulations. Proposals must be submitted via email to Cordell.Bailey@ihs.gov by the Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service.

The selected consultant must have in-depth knowledge and considerable experience working with federally funded Tribal and urban Indian healthcare clinics in areas of diabetes education, care management, care coordination, and using data for individual and population management and outcomes improvement. Additional requirements include experience in grant writing and management and evaluating program capacity and resource utilization. Qualified applicants must hold a current health license or registration as well as certification as a Diabetes Education and Care Specialist or equivalent credential demonstrating expertise in diabetes care and education.