Audiologist Services for Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, MT.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking an Audiologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services at the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, Montana. The contract requires an audiology professional to deliver services for an estimated 34 days per year, including comprehensive audiologic evaluations, hearing aid services, newborn hearing screenings, and establishing hearing conservation programs. Interested vendors must submit a detailed capability statement and the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form by March 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) requirements, with a particular emphasis on businesses that are at least 51% Indian-owned and controlled. Vendors must possess a valid audiology license, have a minimum of 12 months of professional experience, and maintain current Basic Life Support certification.

The procurement is specifically set aside under the Buy Indian Act, prioritizing Indian-owned businesses for the contract. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract structure includes a base year with four potential one-year option periods. The solicitation (SS-75H709-25NC-001) covers non-personal audiology services categorized under NAICS code 621340 for Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. The contractor will be responsible for performing diagnostic tests including air and bone conducting testing, otoacoustic emissions testing, and soundfield testing, as well as maintaining hearing aid inventories and recording services in electronic health records. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to comply with IHS facility policies, Joint Commission standards, and cultural awareness requirements specific to the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit.