Nurse Advise Line (phone triage) - ACL IHC

This contract involves a solicitation issued by the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service for a 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line (phone triage) service at the Acoma Canoncito Laguna Indian Health Center. The procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), with a preference hierarchy that prioritizes ISBEE firms, followed by other small businesses, and finally large businesses if no proposals are received from the previous tiers. Only one award will be made, emphasizing the importance of meeting the specific set-aside criteria. The solicitation was posted on November 4, 2024, with a response deadline of November 15, 2024, and the contract will be managed under the NAICS code 541990, which covers other professional, scientific, and technical services. The contract emphasizes compliance with the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to submit a self-certification form affirming their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise, including details such as tribal affiliation, business name, and DUNS number. The contract will be executed within the Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Services. Contact points for inquiries include Judith Mariano and Patricia Trujillo, both reachable via email and phone. The overarching goal is to ensure culturally appropriate, accessible healthcare triage services through a qualified Indian-owned business, supporting the agency’s commitment to serving Native communities while prioritizing Indian-owned small businesses in federal procurement processes.