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Q -- INDIAN CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE COORDINATOR DUTIES FOR A SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM. SOL SS-RC/SDP DUE 042100 POC Ronald J. Sieler, Contract Specialist, and Ronda M. Longbrake, Contracting Officer, 605-226-7567 Q -- Sources are being sought for Native American, Buy-Indian certified contractors interested in providing coordination of all aspects of a Special Diabetes Program for Indian patients, by a physician, under a grant to the Rapid City Indian Health Service Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota. The goal of the Diabetes Program is to move from a reactive posture of treatment of identified Diabetes to a pro-active posture of prevention of developing Diabetes along with treatment of identified Diabetes Mellitus and its complications. The offeror must possess a specialized knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of Family Practice or Internal Medicine such as is obtained through the successful completion of a course of study leading to the Degree of Medicine of an approved medical school. The offeror must also have completed postgraduate training, residency training, specialty board certification, and have at least five years experience working with patients diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. The medical staff of Rapid City IHS Hospital will credential the offeror who is awarded the contract. The position is a half-time position utilizing twenty hours per week to coordinate the grant for Diabetes Mellitus Management. The period of performance will be for a 12 month base year, with two additional option years. If you are a certified, Indian-owned, contractor capable of providing these services, based on the agency established schedule, and have the professional qualifications to provide services, you are requested to respond in writing with a copy of your certification of Indian ownership, and medical background to the address listed above or you may telefax your request to 605-226-7669. Your response must be received within 10 calendar days from the date of appearance of this sources sought announcement. Posted 04/10/00 (W-SN443244). (0101)

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