This is a notification of an award of a sole source procurement under NAICS code 621111:  Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists): This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (except psychiatry or psychoanalysis) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. This will be awarded to Medical Doctors Associates, LLC for ER Physician Services.  

This will be for Indian Health Services at the Colorado River Service Unit for a period of six (6) months under the authority of FAR 8.405-6 (a), Urgent and Compelling. Due to an increase of services for Inpatient services as there is a significant deficit of provider coverage after 9 December 2021. Although significant efforts have been taken by Human Resources and despite comprehensive efforts manning shortfalls exist at Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU). This is a mission critical position especially during the upcoming winter months and COVID-19 Pandemic. Full time Government personnel is limited and is unable to fulfill the needs at CRSU in the Inpatient Department.   

If you can provide the services requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Agency and may be e-mailed to [email protected] referencing notice number PHX-SS-22-013            by 10AM, 30 December 2021. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

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