Inactive Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provisio... The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. This relationship, established in 1787, is based on Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and has been given form and substance by numerous treaties, laws, Supreme Court decisions, and Executive Orders. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people and its goal is to raise their health status to the highest possible level. The IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives who are members of 566 federally recognized Tribes across the U.S. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is planning a National Combined Councils Meeting to provide a forum for discussion among the multiple national councils and workgroups that influence agency policy for formulation of action recommendations for the Director, IHS on issues affecting health care delivery to American Indian and Alaska Native people. The focus topics will highlight the theme of building a culture of safety and quality of healthcare. The dates are March 17, 24, and April 7, 2022. Please see the attached statement of work (SOW) for further details.