Q -- HOSPITAL REFERRAL SERVICES

Notice Date

October 4, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, 2900 4th Avenue North PO Box 36600, Billings, MT, 59107

ZIP Code

59107

Solicitation Number

RFP-244-02-0001-REL

Response Due

October 21, 2002

Point of Contact

Jerry Black, Contracting Officer, Phone 406.247.7068, Fax 406.247.7108, Email jerry.black@mail.ihs.gov -- Rita Langager, Contract Specialist, Phone 406.247.7068, Fax 406.247.7108, Email rlangager@mail.ihs.gov

Description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award multiple contracts on an open continuous basis in response to RFP-244-02-0001-REL for the provision of hospital referral services for eligible Indian beneficiaries within the Billings Area. In accordance with the IHS Payment Policy (Federal Register Vol. 51, No. 125, June 30, 1986, pages 23540-41 -- Tab 1, Exhibit 1), the IHS shall consider award to those offerors willing to accept reimbursement at rates no higher than the prevailing Medicare allowable rate (including deductibles and co-payments). The contract(s) shall be awarded for a base year with four (4) option years. Prospective offerors may request a copy of the solicitation by either contacting the IHS by telephone, e-mail, or by faxing a request to (406) 247-7108.

Web Link

Visit this URL for the latest information about this (http://www.eps.gov/spg/HHS/IHS/IHS-BILLINGS/RFP-244-02-0001-REL/listing.html)

Record

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