Obstetrics/Gynecology and Related Consultation Services

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

Project Title: Obstetrics/Gynecology and Related Consultation Services
Announcement No.: 18-236-SOL-00059

The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for the Agency's Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and related consultation services requirements. The purpose and function of the Indian Health Service (IHS) is to provide comprehensive health care services to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) through the IHS hospital and clinic system. The IHS seeks professional support to maintain and improve these services through the use of professional consultation site visits and provision of education and hands on training in the disciplines of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), Neonatal, and Women's Health.

Site visits and consultation are focused on assessing the content and quality of OB/GYN and women's health care in sites under IHS supervision. Areas of need and staff questions identified during the site visits will be addressed by offering educational opportunities on site and at separate trainings and courses provided by the contractor.

The OB/GYN and related consultation service provider shall be a professional in the disciplines of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), Neonatal, and Women's Health, with relevant experience in addressing the needs of the AI/AN populations, while also offering educational trainings and courses. The period of performance for this effort will be a 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods. This sole source contracting action is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal/quotation. A Sources Sought Notice was posted from August 15, 2018 through August 23, 2018 under the title "Obstetrics/Gynecology and Related Consultation Services - 18-236-SOL-00059". Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of the Indian Health Service.

Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Brendon Moran, at brendon.moran@ihs.gov via e-mail only (phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Question Submission - 18-236-SOL-00059.

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