Neuropsych Evaluations for PAO

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Phoenix Area Office is seeking a contractor to provide culturally sensitive, in-person neuropsychological assessments and evaluations for American Indian and Alaska Native patients across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and parts of California. The specific service locations include Ft. Yuma Service Unit, Elko Service Unit, Uintah and Ouray Service Unit, and Colorado River Service Unit, with a focus on specific tribal reservations and communities. Contractors must be licensed and accredited, demonstrate cultural competency with Native American populations, and maintain comprehensive documentation of evaluations. The contract will require rapid response to referrals, with contractors expected to respond within 5 business days, schedule assessments within 10 days, complete evaluations within 20 days, and provide written reports within 15 days of completion. All interested parties must submit an IEE Representation Form with a SAM UEI Capability Statement, and responses are due by January 16, 2025, to be sent directly to Jeremiah Murrell at jeremiah.murrell@ihs.gov.

The procurement is set aside under the Buy Indian Act, specifically targeting Native American and Alaska Native-owned businesses that have 51% Indian ownership and control. While the exact award value is not specified, the Statement of Work anticipates between 1-50 referrals annually, with a contract structure including a base year and two option years plus a potential 6-month extension. The contract falls under NAICS code 621112 for Offices of Physicians and Mental Health Specialists, and the PSC category is Q519 for Behavioral and Mental Health services. Contractors will be required to use the Invoice Processing Payment (IPP) system and must obtain confirmation from both the requesting provider and IBH before payment. The preferred performance locations are within Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California, with a strong emphasis on serving tribal health clinics and hospitals that will generate patient referrals.