Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, 5300 Homestead Rd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

R -- FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE CONTRACTABILITY OF THE SANTA FE SERVICE UNIT SOL RFP 99-22/RMW POC Rose Marie Weston, Contract Specialist, (505) 248-4561 OR Diego G. Lujan, Contracting Officer, (505) 248-4560 The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is seeking a formal proposal exclusively from the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, Inc., in conducting a feasibility study on the contractability of the Indian Health Service's Santa Fe Service Unit, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Contractor shall conduct an assessment of affiliation, protocols, leases and facilities for the population of the ten (10) Native American Indian Tribes served by the Santa Fe Service Unit, analyze the information and data collected and develop a collaborative relationship with the Service Unit, Health Centers, and Health Stations where direct medical services are provided. Data collected shall also be used in determining whether the ten tribes should contract under the auspices of Title I or Title III of P.L. 93-638, Indian Self Determination and Edcuational Assistance Act, or maintain a status quo environment in the management of the Santa Fe Service Unit. Announcement of the proposed acquisition is for informational purposes only. Proposed contract will be a period of one (1) year beginning September 27, 1999 with four (4) one year options. A formal proposal package is not available for the announcement, see reference Note 22. Any inquiries regarding this procurement should be directed to Rose Marie Weston, Contract Specialist, (505) 248-4561, or Diego G. Lujan, Contracting Officer, (505) 248-4560. Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN380092). (0257)

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