This is a notification of an award of a sole source award under NAICS code 611430: Professional and Management Development Training: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering an array of short duration courses and seminars for management and professional development. This will be awarded to Steve Tetrev, DDS for dental training services at the Phoenix Area Office for the Dental Directors from Phoenix Indian Medical Center, White River Service Unit, Hopi Health Care Center, Fort Yuma Indian Hospital, Colorado River Service Unit, Fort Duchesne and Elko -Southern Bands Dental Office Service Units.

This will be for Indian Health Services at the Phoenix Area Office under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Steve Tetrev, DDS is a dentist educator for specific IHS continuing dental educational course: “Managing Dental Clinics in the wake of COVID” training in June or July of 2024. Less than 10% of IHS Dental Clinics have returned to pre-COVID levels regarding productivity, access to care and completion of planned treatment. This course will result in improved patient scheduling, improved management of existing dental staff and better communication and treatment of Native American patients. With the assistance of the Phoenix and Navajo Area Dental Officers, the course includes individual clinic assessment of Efficiency and Effectiveness. Topics will include clinic efficiency and effectiveness, performance management, employee engagement, awards and recognition, progressive discipline and personal plus staff development. Upon returning to their clinics, dental directors will be equipped with new skills and tools to engage employees to optimize clinic performance. This improved staff performance and cooperation will result in improved productivity and better patient care. Recognition and rewards to employees for their efforts will further motivate the dental team.

If you can provide the services requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Agency and may be e-mailed to Michele.Lodge@ihs.gov referencing notice number PHX-SS-24-006 by 10AM, 21 April 2024. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

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