DHHS, Indian Health Service, Office of Health Program Research and Development, Contracts and Grants Branch, 7900 South J. Stock Road, Tucson, Arizona 85746-9352

Q -- PROFESSIONAL PROVIDER HEALTH CARE SERVICES SOL RFP No. 249-97-R-0004 DUE 123197 POC Monica R. Mendoza, Contract Specialist, (520) 295-2464 or Lyska A. Lomayesva, Senior Contracting Officer, (520) 295-2456. Provide professional provider health care services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who are Indian Health Service (IHS) Contract Health Service (CHS) eligible beneficiaries. Services are to be provided in the Contractor's facilities or in a hospital located within the Tucson Area IHS CHS delivery area where physicians have staff privileges. In accordance with the IHS Payment Policy, the IHS will contract only with those providers who will accept, as payment in full, reimbursement at rates no higher than the prevailing Medicare allowable rates (including deductibles and co-payment). Period of performance to be one year from the date of award plus four one-year option periods. Multiple awards may result from this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the agency. Anticipated release date for solicitation is January 6, 1997. (0351)

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