82_FR_23358 82 FR 23261 - Office of Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement; Announcement Type: New-Limited Competition

82 FR 23261 - Office of Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement; Announcement Type: New-Limited Competition

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 97 (May 22, 2017)

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FR Document2017-10424

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service

[Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2017-IHS-TSGP-0001]


Office of Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement; 
Announcement Type: New--Limited Competition

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.444

Key Dates

    Application Deadline Date: June 23, 2017.
    Review Date: July 17-21, 2017.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: August 15, 2017.
    Tribal Resolutions Due Date: June 23, 2017.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Tribal Self-Governance 
(OTSG), is accepting applications for Planning Cooperative Agreements 
for the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP). This program is 
authorized under: Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and 
Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), 25 U.S.C. 5383(e). This program is 
described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) under 
93.444.

Background

    The TSGP is more than an IHS program; it is an expression of the 
government-to-government relationship between the United States (U.S.) 
and Indian Tribes. Through the TSGP, Tribes negotiate with the IHS to 
assume Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities (PSFAs), or 
portions thereof, which gives Tribes the authority to manage and tailor 
health care programs in a manner that best fits the needs of their 
communities. Participation in the TSGP affords Tribes the most 
flexibility to tailor health care PSFAs and is one of three ways that 
Tribes can choose to obtain health care from the Federal Government for 
their citizens. Specifically, Tribes can choose to: (1) Receive health 
care services directly from the IHS, (2) contract with the IHS to 
administer individual programs and services the IHS would otherwise 
provide (referred to as Title I Self-

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Determination Contracting, and (3) compact with the IHS to assume 
control over health care programs the IHS would otherwise provide 
(referred to as Title V Self-Governance Compacting or the TSGP). These 
options are not exclusive and Tribes may choose to combine options 
based on their individual needs and circumstances.
    The TSGP is a Tribally-driven initiative, and strong Federal-Tribal 
partnerships are essential to the program's success. The IHS 
established the OTSG to implement the Tribal Self-Governance 
authorities under the ISDEAA. The primary OTSG functions are to: (1) 
Serve as the primary liaison and advocate for Tribes participating in 
the TSGP, (2) develop, direct, and implement TSGP policies and 
procedures, (3) provide information and technical assistance to Self-
Governance Tribes, and (4) advise the IHS Director on compliance with 
TSGP policies, regulations, and guidelines. Each IHS Area has an Agency 
Lead Negotiator (ALN), designated by the IHS Director to act on his or 
her behalf, who has authority to negotiate Self-Governance Compacts and 
Funding Agreements. Prospective Tribes interested in participating in 
the TSGP should contact their respective ALN to begin the self-
governance planning process. Also, Tribes currently participating in 
the TSGP, who are interested in expanding existing or adding new PSFAs 
should also contact their respective ALN to discuss the best methods 
for expanding or adding new PSFAs.

Purpose

    The purpose of this Planning Cooperative Agreement is to provide 
resources to Tribes interested in entering the TSGP and to existing 
Self-Governance Tribes interested in assuming new or expanded PSFAs. 
Title V of the ISDEAA requires a Tribe or Tribal organization complete 
a planning phase to the satisfaction of the Tribe. The planning phase 
must include legal and budgetary research and internal Tribal 
government planning and organizational preparation relating to the 
administration of health care programs. See 25 U.S.C. 5383(d).
    The planning phase is critical to negotiations and helps Tribes 
make informed decisions about which PSFAs to assume and what 
organizational changes or modifications are necessary to successfully 
support those PSFAs. A thorough planning phase improves timeliness and 
efficient negotiations and ensures that the Tribe is fully prepared to 
assume the transfer of IHS PSFAs to the Tribal health program.
    A Planning Cooperative Agreement is not a prerequisite to enter the 
TSGP and a Tribe may use other resources to meet the planning 
requirement. Tribes that receive Planning Cooperative Agreements are 
not obligated to participate in the TSGP and may choose to delay or 
decline participation based on the outcome of their planning 
activities. This also applies to existing Self-Governance Tribes 
exploring the option to expand their current PSFAs or assume additional 
PSFAs.

Limited Competition Justification

    There is limited competition under this announcement because the 
authorizing legislation restricts eligibility to Tribes that meet 
specific criteria identified in Section III. Eligibility Criteria, 1. 
Eligibility, A. See 25 U.S.C. 5383(e); 42 CFR 137.10 and 137.24-26.

II. Award Information

Type of Award

    Cooperative Agreement.

Estimated Funds Available

    The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year 
(FY) 2017 is approximately $600,000. Individual award amounts are 
anticipated to be $120,000. The amount of funding available for this 
announcement are subject to the availability of appropriations and 
budgetary priorities of the Agency. The IHS is under no obligation to 
make awards that are selected for funding under this announcement.

Anticipated Number of Awards

    Approximately five awards will be issued under this program 
announcement.

Project Period

    The project period is for one year and will run from August 15, 
2017 to August 14, 2018.

Cooperative Agreement

    Cooperative agreements awarded by the HHS are administered under 
the same policies as a grant. However, IHS is required to have 
substantial programmatic involvement in the project during the entire 
award segment. Below is a detailed description of the level of 
involvement required for both IHS and the grantee. The IHS will be 
responsible for activities listed under section A and the grantee will 
be responsible for activities listed under section B as stated:

Substantial Involvement Description for the TSGP Cooperative Agreement

A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
    (1) Provide descriptions of PSFAs and associated funding at all 
organizational levels (service unit, area, and headquarters), including 
funding formulas and methodologies related to determining Tribal 
shares.
    (2) Meet with Planning Cooperative Agreement recipients to provide 
program information and discuss methods currently used to manage and 
deliver health care.
    (3) Identify and provide statutes, regulations, and policies that 
provide authority for administering IHS programs.
    (4) Provide technical assistance on the IHS budget, Tribal shares, 
and other topics as needed.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities
    (1) Research and analyze the complex IHS budget to gain a thorough 
understanding of funding distribution at all organizational levels and 
to determine which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to assume or expand.
    (2) Establish a process by which Tribes may approach the IHS to 
identify PSFAs and associated funding that may be incorporated into 
their current programs.
    (3) Determine the Tribe's share of each PSFA and evaluate the 
current level of healthcare services being provided to make an informed 
decision on new or expanded program assumption(s).

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligibility

    To be eligible for the New Limited Competition Planning Cooperative 
Agreement under this announcement, an applicant must:
    A. Be an ``Indian Tribe'' as defined in 25 U. S. C. 5304(e); a 
``Tribal Organization'' defined in 25 U.S.C. 5304(l); or an ``Inter-
Tribal Consortium: As defined at 42 CFR 137.10. However, Alaska Native 
Villages or Alaska Native Village Corporations are not eligible if they 
are located within the area served by an Alaska Native regional health 
entity. See Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law 113-76. 
By statute, the Native Village of Eyak, Eastern Aleutian Tribes, and 
the Council for Athabascan Tribal Governments have also been deemed 
Alaska Native regional health entities and therefore are eligible to 
apply. Those Alaska Tribes not represented by a Self-Governance Tribal 
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within their area may still be considered to participate in the TSGP.
    B. Submit Tribal resolution(s) from the appropriate governing body 
of each Indian Tribe to be served by the ISDEAA Compact authorizing the 
submission of the Planning Cooperative Agreement. Tribal consortia 
applying for a Planning Cooperative Agreement shall submit Tribal 
Council resolutions from each Tribe in the consortium. Tribal 
resolutions can be attached to the electronic online application. 
Applications by Tribal organizations will not require a specific 
resolution if the current Tribal resolution(s) under which they operate 
would encompass the proposed grant activities.
    C. Demonstrate for three fiscal years, financial stability and 
financial management capability. The Indian Tribe must provide evidence 
that, for the three fiscal years prior to requesting participation in 
the TSGP, the Indian Tribe has had no uncorrected significant and 
material audit exceptions in the required annual audit of the Indian 
Tribe's Self-Determination Contracts or Self-Governance Funding 
Agreements with any Federal Agency. See 25 U.S.C. 5383; 42 CFR 137.15-
23.
    For Tribes or Tribal organizations (T/TO) that expended $750,000 or 
more ($500,000 for Fiscal Years ending after December 31, 2003) in 
Federal awards, the OTSG shall retrieve the audits directly from the 
Federal Audit Clearinghouse. For T/TO that expended less than $750,000 
($500,000 for Fiscal Years ending after December 31, 2003) in Federal 
awards, the T/TO must provide evidence of the program review 
correspondence from IHS or Bureau of Indian Affairs officials. See 42 
CFR 137.21-23.
    Meeting the eligibility criteria for a Planning Cooperative does 
not mean that a T/TO is eligible for participation in the IHS TSGP 
under Title V of the ISDEAA. See 25 U.S.C. 5383; 42 CFR 137.15-23. For 
additional information on the eligibility for the IHS TSGP, please 
visit the ``Eligibility and Funding'' page on the OTSG Web site located 
at: http://www.ihs.gov/SelfGovernance.

    Note: Please refer to Section IV.2 (Application and Submission 
Information/Subsection 2, Content and Form of Application 
Submission) for additional proof of applicant status documents 
required, such as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit status, 
etc.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    The IHS does not require matching funds or cost sharing for grants 
or cooperative agreements.

3. Other Requirements

    If application budgets exceed the highest dollar amount outlined 
under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding 
announcement, the application will be considered ineligible and will 
not be reviewed for further consideration. If deemed ineligible, IHS 
will not return the application. The applicant will be notified by 
email by the Division of Grants Management (DGM) of this decision.
Tribal Resolution(s)
    Submit Tribal resolution(s) from the appropriate governing body of 
the Indian Tribe to be served by the ISDEAA Compact authorizing the 
submission of the Planning Cooperative Agreement application. An Indian 
Tribe or Tribal organization that is proposing a project affecting 
another Indian Tribe must include resolutions from all affected Tribes 
to be served. Applications by Tribal organizations will not require a 
specific Tribal resolution if the current Tribal resolution(s) under 
which they operate would encompass the proposed grant activities.
    An official signed Tribal resolution must be received by the DGM 
prior to a Notice of Award being issued to any applicant selected for 
funding. However, if an official signed Tribal resolution cannot be 
submitted with the electronic application submission prior to the 
official application deadline date, a draft Tribal resolution must be 
submitted by the deadline in order for the application to be considered 
complete and eligible for review. The draft Tribal resolution is not in 
lieu of the required signed resolution, but is acceptable until a 
signed resolution is received. If an official signed Tribal resolution 
is not received by DGM when funding decisions are made, then a Notice 
of Award will not be issued to that applicant and they will not receive 
any IHS funds until such time as they have submitted a signed 
resolution to the Grants Management Specialist listed in this funding 
announcement.
    An applicant submitting Tribal resolution(s) after the initial 
application submission due date is required to ensure the information 
was received by the IHS by obtaining documentation confirming delivery 
(i.e., FedEx tracking, postal return receipt, etc.).

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Obtaining Application Materials

    The application package and detailed instructions for this 
announcement can be found at http://www.Grants.gov or http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/. Questions regarding the electronic 
application process may be directed to Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443-
2114 or (301) 443-5204.

2. Content and Form Application Submission

    The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment 
to the application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants 
include:
     Table of contents.
     Abstract (one page) summarizing the project.
     Application forms:
    [cir] SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance.
    [cir] SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs.
    [cir] SF-424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.
     Budget Justification and Narrative (must be single-spaced 
and not exceed five pages).
     Project Narrative (must be single-spaced and not exceed 
ten pages).
    [cir] Background information on the organization.
    [cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that 
provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one-
page Timeframe Chart.
     Tribal Resolution(s).
     Letters of Support from organization's Board of Directors.
     501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
     Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
     Contractor/Consultant resumes or qualifications and scope 
of work.
     Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
     Certification Regarding Lobbying (GG-Lobbying Form).
     Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Cost rate (IDC) 
agreement (required in order to receive IDC).
     Organizational Chart (optional).
     Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) Financial Audit (if applicable).
    Acceptable forms of documentation include:
    [cir] Email confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) 
that audits were submitted; or
    [cir] Face sheets from audit reports. These can be found on the FAC 
Web site: https://harvester.census.gov/facdissem/Main.aspx.
Public Policy Requirements
    All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants and 
cooperative agreements with exception of the Discrimination Policy.

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Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
    A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word 
document that is no longer than ten pages and must be single-spaced, 
type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use black type not 
smaller than 12 characters per one inch, and be printed on one side 
only of standard size 8\1/2\'' x 11'' paper. Be sure to succinctly 
answer all questions listed under the evaluation criteria (refer to 
Section V.1, Evaluation criteria in this announcement) and place all 
responses and required information in the correct section of the 
Evaluation Criteria (noted below), or they will not be considered or 
scored. These narratives will assist the Objective Review Committee 
(ORC) in becoming familiar with the applicant's activities and 
accomplishments prior to this possible cooperative agreement award. If 
the narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first ten pages will be 
reviewed. The 10-page limit for the narrative does not include the work 
plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions, table of contents, budget, 
budget justifications, narratives, and/or other appendix items.
    There are three parts to the narrative: Part A--Program 
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; and Part C--
Program Report. See below for additional details about what must be 
included in the narrative.
    The page limitations below are for each narrative and budget 
submitted.
Part A: Program Information (4 Page Limitation)
Section 1: Needs
Introduction and Need for Assistance
    Describe the Tribe's current health program activities, including: 
How long it has been operating, what programs or services are currently 
being provided, and if the applicant is currently administering any 
ISDEAA Title I Self-Determination Contracts or Title V Self-Governance 
Compacts. Identify the need for assistance and how the Planning 
Cooperative Agreement would benefit the health activities the Tribe is 
currently administering or looking to expand.
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (4 Page Limitation)
Section 1: Program Plans
Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach
    State in measureable terms the objectives and appropriate 
activities to achieve the following Planning Cooperative Agreement 
recipient award activities:
    (a) Research and analyze the complex IHS budget to gain a thorough 
understanding of funding distribution at all organizational levels and 
determine which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to assume or expand.
    (b) Establish a process to identify PSFAs and associated funding 
that may be incorporated into current programs.
    (c) Determine the Tribe's share of each PSFA and evaluate the 
current level of health care services being provided to make an 
informed decision on new or expanded program assumption.
    (d) Describe how the objectives are consistent with the purpose of 
the program, the needs of the people to be served, and how they will be 
achieved within the proposed time frame. Identify the expected results, 
benefits, and outcomes or products to be derived from each objective of 
the project.
Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Qualifications
    Describe the organizational structure of the Tribe and its ability 
to manage the proposed project. Include resumes or position 
descriptions of key staff showing requisite experience and expertise. 
If applicable, include resumes and scope of work for consultants that 
demonstrate experience and expertise relevant to the project.
Section 2: Program Evaluation
    Define the criteria to be used to evaluate planning activities. 
Describe fully and clearly the methodology and parameters that will be 
used to determine if the needs identified are being met and if the 
outcomes are being achieved. This section must address the following 
questions:
    (A) Are the goals and objectives measurable and consistent with the 
purpose of the program and the needs of the people to be served?
    (B) Are they achievable within the proposed time frame?
Part C: Program Report (2 Page Limitation)
    Section 1: Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months 
associated with the goals of this announcement. Please identify and 
describe significant health-related program activities and achievements 
associated with the delivery of quality health services. Provide a 
comparison of the actual accomplishments to the goals established for 
the project period or, if applicable, provide justification for the 
lack of progress.
    Section 2: Describe major activities over the last 24 months. 
Please provide an overview of significant program activities associated 
with the delivery of quality health services over the last 24 months. 
This section should address significant program activities and include 
those related to the accomplishments listed in the previous section.
B. Budget Narrative (5 Page Limitation)
    This narrative must include a line item budget with a narrative 
justification for all expenditures identifying reasonable allowable, 
allocable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives as 
outlined in the project narrative. Budget should match the scope of 
work described in the project narrative.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the Application Deadline Date 
listed in the Key Dates section on page one of this announcement. Any 
application received after the application deadline will not be 
accepted for processing, nor will it be given further consideration for 
funding. Grants.gov will notify the applicant via email if the 
application is rejected.
    If technical challenges arise and assistance is required with the 
electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Customer Support via 
email to [email protected] or at (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is 
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on 
Federal holidays). If problems persist, contact Mr. Gettys 
([email protected]), DGM Grant Systems Coordinator, by telephone at 
(301) 443-2114 or (301) 443-5204. Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys 
at least ten days prior to the application deadline. Please do not 
contact the DGM until you have received a Grants.gov tracking number. 
In the event you are not able to obtain a tracking number, call the DGM 
as soon as possible.

4. Intergovernmental Review

    Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program.

5. Funding Restrictions

     Pre-award costs are not allowable.
     The available funds are inclusive of direct and 
appropriate indirect costs.
     Only one grant/cooperative agreement will be awarded per 
applicant per grant cycle. Tribes cannot apply for both the Planning 
Cooperative Agreement and the Negotiation Cooperative Agreement within 
the same grant cycle.

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     IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.

6. Electronic Submission Requirements

    All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the 
http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application electronically 
and select the ``Find Grant Opportunities'' link on the homepage. 
Download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and 
then upload and submit the completed application via the http://www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not 
be submitted as attachments to email messages addressed to IHS 
employees or offices.
    If the applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of 
submitting electronically through Grants.gov, a waiver must be 
requested. A written waiver request must be sent to 
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. The waiver 
must (1) be documented in writing (emails are acceptable), before 
submitting a paper application, and (2) include clear justification for 
the need to deviate from the required electronic grants submission 
process.
    Once the waiver request has been approved, the applicant will 
receive a confirmation of approval email containing submission 
instructions and the mailing address to submit the application. A copy 
of the written approval must be submitted along with the hardcopy of 
the application that is mailed to DGM. Paper applications that are 
submitted without a copy of the signed waiver from the Senior Policy 
Analyst of the DGM will not be reviewed or considered for funding. The 
applicant will be notified via email of this decision by the Grants 
Management Officer of the DGM. Paper applications must be received by 
the DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT, on the Application Deadline Date 
listed in the Key Dates section on page one of this announcement. Late 
applications will not be accepted for processing or considered for 
funding. Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for System for 
Award Management (SAM) and/or http://www.Grants.gov registration or 
that fail to request timely assistance with technical issues will not 
be considered for a waiver to submit a paper application. Please be 
aware of the following:
     Please search for the application package in http://www.Grants.gov by entering the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity 
Number. Both numbers are located in the header of this announcement.
     If you experience technical challenges while submitting 
your application electronically, please contact Grants.gov Support 
directly at: [email protected] or (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is 
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on 
Federal holidays).
     Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain a tracking number as 
proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical 
issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be 
obtained.
     Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the 
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as 
the registration process for SAM and Grants.gov could take up to 
fifteen working days.
     Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov 
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGM.
     All applicants must comply with any page limitation 
requirements described in this funding announcement.
     After electronically submitting the application, the 
applicant will receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that 
contains a Grants.gov tracking number. The DGM will download the 
application from Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the 
appropriate agency officials. Neither the DGM nor the OTSG will notify 
the applicant that the application has been received.
     Email applications will not be accepted under this 
announcement.
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
    All IHS applicants and grantee organizations are required to obtain 
a DUNS number and maintain an active registration in the SAM database. 
The DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identification number provided by 
D&B which uniquely identifies each entity. The DUNS number is site 
specific; therefore, each distinct performance site may be assigned a 
DUNS number. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and there is no charge. 
To obtain a DUNS number, you may access it through http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to expedite the process, call (866) 705-
5711.
    All HHS recipients are required by the Federal Funding 
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (``Transparency 
Act''), to report information on sub-awards. Accordingly, all IHS 
grantees must notify potential first-tier sub-recipients that no entity 
may receive a first-tier sub-award unless the entity has provided its 
DUNS number to the prime grantee organization. This requirement ensures 
the use of a universal identifier to enhance the quality of information 
available to the public pursuant to the Transparency Act.
System for Award Management (SAM)
    Organizations that were not registered with Central Contractor 
Registration and have not registered with SAM will need to obtain a 
DUNS number first and then access the SAM online registration through 
the SAM home page at https://www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will also 
need to provide an Employer Identification Number from the Internal 
Revenue Service that may take an additional 2-5 weeks to become 
active). Completing and submitting the registration takes approximately 
one hour to complete and SAM registration will take 3-5 business days 
to process. Registration with the SAM is free of charge.
    Applicants may register online at https://www.sam.gov.
    Additional information on implementing the Transparency Act, 
including the specific requirements for DUNS and SAM, can be found on 
the IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy Web site: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/.

V. Application Review Information

    The instructions for preparing the application narrative also 
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the 
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses. 
The 10-page narrative section should be written in a manner that is 
clear to outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related activities of 
the applicant. It should be well-organized, succinct, and contain all 
information necessary for reviewers to understand the project fully. 
Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to a 
total of 100 points. A minimum score of 60 points is required for 
funding. Points are assigned as follows:

1. Criteria

A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (25 Points)
    Describe the Tribe's current health program activities, including: 
How long it has been operating, what programs or services are currently 
being provided, and if the applicant is currently administering any 
ISDEAA Title I Self-Determination Contracts or Title V Self-Governance 
Compacts. Identify the need for assistance and how the Planning 
Cooperative Agreement would benefit

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the health activities the Tribe is currently administering and/or 
looking to expand.
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (25 Points)
    State in measurable terms the objectives and appropriate activities 
to achieve the following Planning Cooperative Agreement recipient award 
activities:
    (1) Research and analyze the complex IHS budget to gain a thorough 
understanding of funding distribution at all organizational levels and 
determine which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to assume or expand.
    (2) Establish a process to identify PSFAs and associated funding 
that may be incorporated into current programs.
    (3) Determine the Tribe's share of each PSFA and evaluate the 
current level of health care services being provided to make an 
informed decision on new or expanded program assumption.
    (4) Describe how the objectives are consistent with the purpose of 
the program, the needs of the people to be served, and how they will be 
achieved within the proposed time frame. Identify the expected results, 
benefits, and outcomes or products to be derived from each objective of 
the project.
C. Program Evaluation (25 Points)
    Define the criteria to be used to evaluate planning activities. 
Clearly describe the methodologies and parameters that will be used to 
determine if the needs identified are being met and if the outcomes 
identified are being achieved. Are the goals and objectives measurable 
and consistent with the purpose of the program and meet the needs of 
the people to be served? Are they achievable within the proposed time 
frame? Describe how the assumption of PSFAs enhances sustainable health 
delivery. Ensure the measurement includes activities that will lead to 
sustainability.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (15 
Points)
    Describe the organizational structure of the Tribe and its ability 
to manage the proposed project. Include resumes or position 
descriptions of key staff showing requisite experience and expertise. 
If applicable, include resumes and scope of work for consultants that 
demonstrate experience and expertise relevant to the project.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
    Submit a budget with a narrative describing the budget request and 
matching the scope of work described in the project narrative. Justify 
all expenditures identifying reasonable and allowable costs necessary 
to accomplish the goals and objectives as outlined in the project 
narrative.
Additional Documents can be Uploaded as Appendix Items in Grants.gov
     Work plan, logic model and/or time line for proposed 
objectives.
     Position descriptions for key staff.
     Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties.
     Consultant or contractor proposed scope of work and letter 
of commitment (if applicable).
     Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
     Organizational chart.
     Map of area identifying project location(s).
     Additional documents to support narrative (i.e. data 
tables, key news articles, etc.).

2. Review and Selection

    Each application will be prescreened by the DGM staff for 
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement. 
Applications that meet the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed for 
merit by the ORC based on evaluation criteria in this funding 
announcement. The ORC could be composed of both Tribal and Federal 
reviewers appointed by the IHS Program to review and make 
recommendations on these applications. The technical review process 
ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for 
limited funding. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-
responsive to the eligibility criteria will not be referred to the ORC. 
The applicant will be notified via email of this decision by the Grants 
Management Officer of the DGM. Applicants will be notified by DGM, via 
email, to outline minor missing components (i.e., budget narratives, 
audit documentation, key contact form) needed for an otherwise complete 
application. All missing documents must be sent to DGM on or before the 
due date listed in the email of notification of missing documents 
required.
    To obtain a minimum score for funding by the ORC, applicants must 
address all program requirements and provide all required 
documentation.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The Notice of Award (NoA) is a legally binding document signed by 
the Grants Management Officer and serves as the official notification 
of the grant award. The NoA will be initiated by the DGM in our grant 
system, GrantSolutions (https://www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity 
that is approved for funding under this announcement will need to 
request or have a user account in GrantSolutions in order to retrieve 
their NoA. The NoA is the authorizing document for which funds are 
dispersed to the approved entities and reflects the amount of Federal 
funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of 
the award, the effective date of the award, and the budget/project 
period.
Disapproved Applicants
    Applicants who received a score less than the recommended funding 
level for approval, and were deemed to be disapproved by the ORC, will 
receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS program office 
within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC outlining the strengths and 
weaknesses of their application submitted. The summary statement will 
be sent to the Authorized Organizational Representative that is 
identified on the face page (SF-424) of the application. The IHS 
program office will also provide additional contact information as 
needed to address questions and concerns as well as provide technical 
assistance if desired.
Approved But Unfunded Applicants
    Approved but unfunded applicants that met the minimum scoring range 
and were deemed by the ORC to be ``Approved,'' but were not funded due 
to lack of funding, will have their applications held by DGM for a 
period of one year. If additional funding becomes available during the 
course of FY 2017 the approved but unfunded application may be re-
considered by the awarding program office for possible funding. The 
applicant will also receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS 
program office within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC.

    Note:  Any correspondence other than the official NoA signed by 
an IHS Grants Management Official announcing to the Project Director 
that an award has been made to their organization is not an 
authorization to implement their program on behalf of IHS.

2. Administrative Requirements

    Cooperative agreements are administered in accordance with the 
following regulations and policies:
    A. The criteria as outlined in this program announcement.
    B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
     Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards, 
located at 45 CFR part 75, which can be found

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at the U.S. Government Publishing Office Web site address: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=pt45.1.75.
    C. Grants Policy:
     HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07, located at 
http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/grants/grants/policies-regulations/hhsgps107.pdf.
    D. Cost Principles:
     Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards, ``Cost 
Principles,'' located at 45 CFR part 75, subpart E.
    E. Audit Requirements:
     Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards, 
``Audit Requirements,'' located at 45 CFR part 75, subpart F.

3. Indirect Costs

    This section applies to all grant recipients that request 
reimbursement of indirect costs (IDC) in their grant application. In 
accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement, Part II-27, IHS requires 
applicants to obtain a current IDC rate agreement prior to award. The 
rate agreement must be prepared in accordance with the applicable cost 
principles and guidance as provided by the cognizant agency or office. 
A current rate covers the applicable grant activities under the current 
award's budget period. If the current rate is not on file with the DGM 
at the time of award, the IDC portion of the budget will be restricted. 
The restrictions remain in place until the current rate is provided to 
the DGM. Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees are negotiated with the 
Division of Cost Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/ and the 
Department of Interior (Interior Business Center) https://www.doi.gov/ibc/services/finance/indirect-Cost-Services/indian-tribes. For 
questions regarding the indirect cost policy, please call the Grants 
Management Specialist listed under ``Agency Contacts'' or the main DGM 
office at (301) 443-5204.

4. Reporting Requirements

    The grantee must submit required reports consistent with the 
applicable deadlines. Failure to submit required reports within the 
time allowed may result in suspension or termination of an active 
grant, withholding of additional awards for the project, or other 
enforcement actions such as withholding of payments or converting to 
the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit 
required reports may result in one or both of the following: (1) The 
imposition of special award provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-
award of other eligible projects or activities. This requirement 
applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the 
grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of 
the reports. Per DGM policy, all reports are required to be submitted 
electronically by attaching them as a ``Grant Note'' in GrantSolutions. 
Personnel responsible for submitting reports will be required to obtain 
a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please see the Agency Contacts 
list in section VII for the systems contact information.
    The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
    Program progress reports are required semi-annually, within 30 days 
after the budget period ends. These reports must include a brief 
comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the 
period, a summary of progress to date or, if applicable, provide sound 
justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information 
as required. A final report must be submitted within 90 days of 
expiration of the budget/project period.
B. Financial Reports
    Federal Financial Report (SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports are due 
30 days after the close of every calendar quarter to the Payment 
Management Services, HHS at http://www.dpm.psc.gov. It is recommended 
that the applicant also send a copy of the (SF-425) report to the 
Grants Management Specialist. Failure to submit timely reports may 
cause a disruption in timely payments to the organization.
    Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information 
being reported on all required reports: The Progress Reports and 
Federal Financial Report.
C. Federal Sub-Award Reporting System (FSRS)
    This award may be subject to the Transparency Act sub-award and 
executive compensation reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170.
    The Transparency Act requires the Office of Management and Budget 
to establish a single searchable database, accessible to the public, 
with information on financial assistance awards made by Federal 
agencies. The Transparency Act also includes a requirement for 
recipients of Federal grants to report information about first-tier 
sub-awards and executive compensation under Federal assistance awards.
    IHS has implemented a Term of Award into all IHS Standard Terms and 
Conditions, NoAs and funding announcements regarding the FSRS reporting 
requirement. This IHS Term of Award is applicable to all IHS grant and 
cooperative agreements issued on or after October 1, 2010, with a 
$25,000 sub-award obligation dollar threshold met for any specific 
reporting period. Additionally, all new (discretionary) IHS awards 
(where the project period is made up of more than one budget period) 
and where: (1) The project period start date was October 1, 2010 or 
after, and (2) the primary awardee will have a $25,000 sub-award 
obligation dollar threshold during any specific reporting period will 
be required to address the FSRS reporting.
    For the full IHS award term implementing this requirement and 
additional award applicability information, visit the DGM Grants Policy 
Web site at: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/.
D. Compliance With Executive Order 13166 Implementation of Services 
Accessibility Provisions for All Grant Application Packages and Funding 
Opportunity Announcements
    Recipients of Federal financial assistance (FFA) from HHS must 
administer their programs in compliance with Federal civil rights law. 
This means that recipients of HHS funds must ensure equal access to 
their programs without regard to a person's race, color, national 
origin, disability, age and, in some circumstances, sex and religion. 
This includes ensuring your programs are accessible to persons with 
limited English proficiency. HHS provides guidance to recipients of FFA 
on meeting their legal obligation to take reasonable steps to provide 
meaningful access to their programs by persons with limited English 
proficiency. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/guidance-federal-financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/.
    The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also provides guidance on 
complying with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/index.html; and 
http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of FFA also have 
specific legal obligations for serving qualified individuals with 
disabilities. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/disability/index.html. Please contact the HHS OCR for more 
information about obligations and prohibitions under Federal civil 
rights laws at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about-

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us/index.html or call 1-800-368-1019 or TDD 1-800-537-7697. Also note 
it is an HHS Departmental goal to ensure access to quality, culturally 
competent care, including long-term services and supports, for 
vulnerable populations. For further guidance on providing culturally 
and linguistically appropriate services, recipients should review the 
National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate 
Services in Health and Health Care at http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53.
    Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an individual shall not be deemed 
subjected to discrimination by reason of his/her exclusion from 
benefits limited by Federal law to individuals eligible for benefits 
and services from the IHS. Recipients will be required to sign the HHS-
690 Assurance of Compliance form which can be obtained from the 
following Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf, and send it directly to the: U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20201.
E. Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System 
(FAPIIS)
    The IHS is required to review and consider any information about 
the applicant that is in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity 
Information System (FAPIIS) before making any award in excess of the 
simplified acquisition threshold (currently $150,000) over the period 
of performance. An applicant may review and comment on any information 
about itself that a Federal awarding agency previously entered. IHS 
will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to other 
information in FAPIIS in making a judgment about the applicant's 
integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal 
awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as 
described in 45 CFR 75.205.
    As required by 45 CFR part 75 Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance, 
non-federal entities (NFEs) are required to disclose in FAPIIS any 
information about criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, and/
or affirm that there is no new information to provide. This applies to 
NFEs that receive federal awards (currently active grants, cooperative 
agreements, and procurement contracts) greater than $10,000,000 for any 
period of time during the period of performance of an award/project.
Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
    As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the Uniform Guidance, and the HHS 
implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 75, effective January 1, 2016, 
the IHS must require a non-federal entity or an applicant for a federal 
award to disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the IHS or pass-
through entity all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, 
bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal 
award.
    Submission is required for all applicants and recipients, in 
writing, to the IHS and to the HHS Office of Inspector General all 
information related to violations of Federal criminal law involving 
fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the 
Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113.
    Disclosures must be sent in writing to:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, 
Division of Grants Management, ATTN: Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, Maryland 20857 (Include 
``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line) Office: (301) 443-
5204, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email: [email protected]
    AND
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector 
General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330 
Independence Avenue SW., Cohen Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC 
20201, URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp (Include 
``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line) Fax: (202) 205-0604 
(Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line) or, Email: 
[email protected]

    Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the 
remedies described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies for noncompliance, 
including suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR part 180 and part 376, and 
31 U.S.C. 3321).

VII. Agency Contacts

    1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Anna 
Johnson, Program Officer, Office of Tribal Self-Governance or, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 08E05, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-
7821, Email: [email protected], Web site: www.ihs.gov/self-governance.
    2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be 
directed to: Vanietta Armstrong, Grants Management Specialist, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-
4792, Fax: 301-594-0899, Email: [email protected].
    3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Paul Gettys, 
Grant Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, 
Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-2114; or the DGM main line (301) 
443-5204, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email: [email protected].

VIII. Other Information

    The Public Health Service strongly encourages all cooperative 
agreement and contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and 
promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 
103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain 
facilities (or in some cases, any portion of the facility) in which 
regular or routine education, library, day care, health care, or early 
childhood development services are provided to children. This is 
consistent with the HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and 
mental health of the American people.

    Dated: May 12, 2017.
Chris Buchanan,
Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS, Acting Director, Indian Health 
Service.
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                                                  best assured of having full effect if                                     members of the public and affected                              needs of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribal
                                                  received within 30 days of the date of                                    agencies as required by 44 U.S.C.                               community. As a healthcare
                                                  this publication.                                                         3506(c)(2)(A) concerning the proposed                           organization, the Mashpee Wampanoag
                                                  ADDRESSES: Send your comments and                                         collection of information to: (1) Evaluate                      Health Service Unit has questions
                                                  suggestions regarding the proposed                                        whether the proposed collection of                              regarding a respondent’s health status,
                                                  information collection contained in this                                  information is necessary for the proper                         behavior and social practices as well as
                                                  notice, especially regarding the                                          performance of the functions of the                             environmental concerns. These answers
                                                  estimated public burden and associated                                    agency, including whether the                                   will help the organization assess
                                                  response time to: Office of Management                                    information will have practical utility;                        healthcare needs of the community and
                                                  and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs,                                 (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s                       guide the implementation of programs.
                                                  New Executive Office Building, Room                                       estimate of the burden of the proposed                          The Mashpee Wampanoag Health
                                                  10235, Washington, DC 20503,                                              collection of information; (3) Enhance                          Service Unit will be able to assess the
                                                  Attention: Desk Officer for IHS.                                          the quality, utility, and clarity of the                        community’s needs and plan our
                                                                                                                            information to be collected; and (4)                            programs accordingly to improve the
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
                                                                                                                            Minimize the burden of the collection of                        health and well-being of the
                                                  request additional information, please
                                                                                                                            information on those who are to                                 community.
                                                  contact Evonne Bennett-Barnes by one
                                                                                                                            respond; including through the use of                              Status of the Proposed Information
                                                  of the following methods:
                                                                                                                            appropriate automated collection                                Collection: New request.
                                                    • Mail: Evonne Bennett-Barnes,
                                                                                                                            techniques of other forms of information                           Form(s): IHS Mashpee Wampanoag
                                                  Management Analyst/Information
                                                                                                                            technology, e.g., permitting electronic                         Community Health Assessment
                                                  Collection Clearance Officer, Indian
                                                                                                                            submission of responses.                                        Questionnaire.
                                                  Health Service, 5600 Fisher Lane, Mail                                      Title of Proposal: Mashpee
                                                  stop: 09E21B, Rockville, MD 20857.                                                                                                           Agency Form Numbers: None.
                                                                                                                            Wampanoag Indian Health Service Unit
                                                    • Phone: 301–443–4750.                                                  Community Health Assessment.                                       Members of Affected Public: The
                                                    • Email: Evonne.Bennett-Barnes@                                           Type of Information Collection                                Mashpee Wampanoag tribal community
                                                  ihs.gov.                                                                  Request: Three year approval of this                            members in the Mashpee Wampanoag
                                                    • Fax: 301–594–0899.                                                    new information collection.                                     tribal service area.
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IHS                                          OMB Control Number: To be assigned.                              The table below provides: Type of
                                                  Mashpee Wampanoag Service Unit is                                           Need and Use of Information                                   data collection instrument, Estimated
                                                  submitting the proposed information                                       Collection: The Mashpee Wampanoag                               number of respondents, Number of
                                                  collection to OMB for review, as                                          IHS Unit seeks to conduct a health                              responses per respondent, Annual
                                                  required by section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the                                  assessment of the Mashpee Wampanoag                             number of responses, Average burden
                                                  Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This                                     Tribe. The collection of information will                       hour per response, and Total annual
                                                  notice is soliciting comments from                                        be used to evaluate the health care                             burden hour(s).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Average
                                                                                                                                                                         Number of
                                                                                                                                                Type of                                   Total annual        burden per     Estimated
                                                                        Data collection instrument                                                                     responses per
                                                                                                                                              respondents                                  response            response     burden hours
                                                                                                                                                                         respondent                             (hours)

                                                  Community Health Assessment .........................................                      Individuals .....                        1              469            25/60            195

                                                       Total .............................................................................   .......................                  1              469            25/60            195



                                                    There are no direct costs to                                            Key Dates                                                       Background
                                                  respondents to report.
                                                                                                                              Application Deadline Date: June 23,                              The TSGP is more than an IHS
                                                    Dated: May 12, 2017.                                                    2017.                                                           program; it is an expression of the
                                                  Chris Buchanan                                                              Review Date: July 17–21, 2017.                                government-to-government relationship
                                                  RADM, Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS,                                     Earliest Anticipated Start Date:                              between the United States (U.S.) and
                                                  Acting Director, Indian Health Service.                                                                                                   Indian Tribes. Through the TSGP,
                                                                                                                            August 15, 2017.
                                                  [FR Doc. 2017–10425 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am]                                                                                               Tribes negotiate with the IHS to assume
                                                                                                                              Tribal Resolutions Due Date: June 23,
                                                  BILLING CODE 4165–16–P                                                                                                                    Programs, Services, Functions, and
                                                                                                                            2017.
                                                                                                                                                                                            Activities (PSFAs), or portions thereof,
                                                                                                                            I. Funding Opportunity Description                              which gives Tribes the authority to
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND                                                                                                                  manage and tailor health care programs
                                                  HUMAN SERVICES                                                            Statutory Authority
                                                                                                                                                                                            in a manner that best fits the needs of
                                                                                                                              The Indian Health Service (IHS)                               their communities. Participation in the
                                                  Indian Health Service                                                     Office of Tribal Self-Governance                                TSGP affords Tribes the most flexibility
                                                                                                                            (OTSG), is accepting applications for                           to tailor health care PSFAs and is one
                                                  [Funding Announcement Number: HHS–                                        Planning Cooperative Agreements for                             of three ways that Tribes can choose to
                                                  2017–IHS–TSGP–0001]                                                       the Tribal Self-Governance Program                              obtain health care from the Federal
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                                                  Office of Tribal Self-Governance                                          (TSGP). This program is authorized                              Government for their citizens.
                                                  Planning Cooperative Agreement;                                           under: Title V of the Indian Self-                              Specifically, Tribes can choose to: (1)
                                                  Announcement Type: New—Limited                                            Determination and Education                                     Receive health care services directly
                                                  Competition                                                               Assistance Act (ISDEAA), 25 U.S.C.                              from the IHS, (2) contract with the IHS
                                                                                                                            5383(e). This program is described in                           to administer individual programs and
                                                    Catalog of Federal Domestic                                             the Catalog of Federal Domestic                                 services the IHS would otherwise
                                                  Assistance Number: 93.444                                                 Assistance (CFDA) under 93.444.                                 provide (referred to as Title I Self-


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                                                  Determination Contracting, and (3)                        A Planning Cooperative Agreement is                 Substantial Involvement Description for
                                                  compact with the IHS to assume control                  not a prerequisite to enter the TSGP and              the TSGP Cooperative Agreement
                                                  over health care programs the IHS                       a Tribe may use other resources to meet
                                                                                                                                                                A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
                                                  would otherwise provide (referred to as                 the planning requirement. Tribes that
                                                  Title V Self-Governance Compacting or                   receive Planning Cooperative                            (1) Provide descriptions of PSFAs and
                                                  the TSGP). These options are not                        Agreements are not obligated to                       associated funding at all organizational
                                                  exclusive and Tribes may choose to                      participate in the TSGP and may choose                levels (service unit, area, and
                                                  combine options based on their                          to delay or decline participation based               headquarters), including funding
                                                  individual needs and circumstances.                     on the outcome of their planning                      formulas and methodologies related to
                                                    The TSGP is a Tribally-driven                         activities. This also applies to existing             determining Tribal shares.
                                                  initiative, and strong Federal-Tribal                   Self-Governance Tribes exploring the                    (2) Meet with Planning Cooperative
                                                  partnerships are essential to the                       option to expand their current PSFAs or               Agreement recipients to provide
                                                  program’s success. The IHS established                  assume additional PSFAs.                              program information and discuss
                                                  the OTSG to implement the Tribal Self-                                                                        methods currently used to manage and
                                                  Governance authorities under the                        Limited Competition Justification                     deliver health care.
                                                  ISDEAA. The primary OTSG functions                                                                              (3) Identify and provide statutes,
                                                                                                             There is limited competition under
                                                  are to: (1) Serve as the primary liaison                                                                      regulations, and policies that provide
                                                                                                          this announcement because the
                                                  and advocate for Tribes participating in                                                                      authority for administering IHS
                                                                                                          authorizing legislation restricts
                                                  the TSGP, (2) develop, direct, and                                                                            programs.
                                                                                                          eligibility to Tribes that meet specific
                                                  implement TSGP policies and                                                                                     (4) Provide technical assistance on the
                                                                                                          criteria identified in Section III.
                                                  procedures, (3) provide information and                                                                       IHS budget, Tribal shares, and other
                                                  technical assistance to Self-Governance                 Eligibility Criteria, 1. Eligibility, A. See
                                                                                                          25 U.S.C. 5383(e); 42 CFR 137.10 and                  topics as needed.
                                                  Tribes, and (4) advise the IHS Director
                                                  on compliance with TSGP policies,                       137.24–26.                                            B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement
                                                  regulations, and guidelines. Each IHS                   II. Award Information                                 Award Activities
                                                  Area has an Agency Lead Negotiator                                                                               (1) Research and analyze the complex
                                                  (ALN), designated by the IHS Director to                Type of Award                                         IHS budget to gain a thorough
                                                  act on his or her behalf, who has                                                                             understanding of funding distribution at
                                                                                                            Cooperative Agreement.
                                                  authority to negotiate Self-Governance                                                                        all organizational levels and to
                                                  Compacts and Funding Agreements.                        Estimated Funds Available                             determine which PSFAs the Tribe may
                                                  Prospective Tribes interested in                                                                              elect to assume or expand.
                                                  participating in the TSGP should                          The total amount of funding                            (2) Establish a process by which
                                                  contact their respective ALN to begin                   identified for the current fiscal year (FY)           Tribes may approach the IHS to identify
                                                  the self-governance planning process.                   2017 is approximately $600,000.                       PSFAs and associated funding that may
                                                  Also, Tribes currently participating in                 Individual award amounts are                          be incorporated into their current
                                                  the TSGP, who are interested in                         anticipated to be $120,000. The amount                programs.
                                                  expanding existing or adding new                        of funding available for this                            (3) Determine the Tribe’s share of
                                                  PSFAs should also contact their                         announcement are subject to the                       each PSFA and evaluate the current
                                                  respective ALN to discuss the best                      availability of appropriations and                    level of healthcare services being
                                                  methods for expanding or adding new                     budgetary priorities of the Agency. The               provided to make an informed decision
                                                  PSFAs.                                                  IHS is under no obligation to make                    on new or expanded program
                                                                                                          awards that are selected for funding                  assumption(s).
                                                  Purpose                                                 under this announcement.
                                                    The purpose of this Planning                                                                                III. Eligibility Information
                                                  Cooperative Agreement is to provide                     Anticipated Number of Awards
                                                                                                                                                                1. Eligibility
                                                  resources to Tribes interested in                          Approximately five awards will be
                                                  entering the TSGP and to existing Self-                                                                         To be eligible for the New Limited
                                                                                                          issued under this program
                                                  Governance Tribes interested in                                                                               Competition Planning Cooperative
                                                                                                          announcement.
                                                  assuming new or expanded PSFAs. Title                                                                         Agreement under this announcement,
                                                  V of the ISDEAA requires a Tribe or                     Project Period                                        an applicant must:
                                                  Tribal organization complete a planning                                                                         A. Be an ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ as defined in
                                                  phase to the satisfaction of the Tribe.                   The project period is for one year and              25 U. S. C. 5304(e); a ‘‘Tribal
                                                  The planning phase must include legal                   will run from August 15, 2017 to August               Organization’’ defined in 25 U.S.C.
                                                  and budgetary research and internal                     14, 2018.                                             5304(l); or an ‘‘Inter-Tribal Consortium:
                                                  Tribal government planning and                          Cooperative Agreement                                 As defined at 42 CFR 137.10. However,
                                                  organizational preparation relating to                                                                        Alaska Native Villages or Alaska Native
                                                  the administration of health care                          Cooperative agreements awarded by                  Village Corporations are not eligible if
                                                  programs. See 25 U.S.C. 5383(d).                        the HHS are administered under the                    they are located within the area served
                                                    The planning phase is critical to                     same policies as a grant. However, IHS                by an Alaska Native regional health
                                                  negotiations and helps Tribes make                      is required to have substantial                       entity. See Consolidated Appropriations
                                                  informed decisions about which PSFAs                    programmatic involvement in the                       Act, 2014, Public Law 113–76. By
                                                  to assume and what organizational                       project during the entire award segment.              statute, the Native Village of Eyak,
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                                                  changes or modifications are necessary                  Below is a detailed description of the                Eastern Aleutian Tribes, and the
                                                  to successfully support those PSFAs. A                  level of involvement required for both                Council for Athabascan Tribal
                                                  thorough planning phase improves                        IHS and the grantee. The IHS will be                  Governments have also been deemed
                                                  timeliness and efficient negotiations and               responsible for activities listed under               Alaska Native regional health entities
                                                  ensures that the Tribe is fully prepared                section A and the grantee will be                     and therefore are eligible to apply.
                                                  to assume the transfer of IHS PSFAs to                  responsible for activities listed under               Those Alaska Tribes not represented by
                                                  the Tribal health program.                              section B as stated:                                  a Self-Governance Tribal consortium FA


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                                                  within their area may still be considered               3. Other Requirements                                 be found at http://www.Grants.gov or
                                                  to participate in the TSGP.                                If application budgets exceed the                  http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/.
                                                     B. Submit Tribal resolution(s) from                  highest dollar amount outlined under                  Questions regarding the electronic
                                                  the appropriate governing body of each                  the ‘‘Estimated Funds Available’’                     application process may be directed to
                                                  Indian Tribe to be served by the                        section within this funding                           Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443–2114 or
                                                  ISDEAA Compact authorizing the                          announcement, the application will be                 (301) 443–5204.
                                                  submission of the Planning Cooperative                  considered ineligible and will not be                 2. Content and Form Application
                                                  Agreement. Tribal consortia applying                    reviewed for further consideration. If                Submission
                                                  for a Planning Cooperative Agreement                    deemed ineligible, IHS will not return
                                                  shall submit Tribal Council resolutions                 the application. The applicant will be                   The applicant must include the
                                                  from each Tribe in the consortium.                      notified by email by the Division of                  project narrative as an attachment to the
                                                  Tribal resolutions can be attached to the               Grants Management (DGM) of this                       application package. Mandatory
                                                  electronic online application.                          decision.                                             documents for all applicants include:
                                                  Applications by Tribal organizations                                                                             • Table of contents.
                                                  will not require a specific resolution if               Tribal Resolution(s)                                     • Abstract (one page) summarizing
                                                  the current Tribal resolution(s) under                     Submit Tribal resolution(s) from the               the project.
                                                  which they operate would encompass                      appropriate governing body of the                        • Application forms:
                                                  the proposed grant activities.                          Indian Tribe to be served by the                         Æ SF–424, Application for Federal
                                                     C. Demonstrate for three fiscal years,               ISDEAA Compact authorizing the                        Assistance.
                                                  financial stability and financial                       submission of the Planning Cooperative                   Æ SF–424A, Budget Information—
                                                  management capability. The Indian                       Agreement application. An Indian Tribe                Non-Construction Programs.
                                                  Tribe must provide evidence that, for                   or Tribal organization that is proposing                 Æ SF–424B, Assurances—Non-
                                                  the three fiscal years prior to requesting              a project affecting another Indian Tribe              Construction Programs.
                                                  participation in the TSGP, the Indian                   must include resolutions from all                        • Budget Justification and Narrative
                                                  Tribe has had no uncorrected significant                affected Tribes to be served.                         (must be single-spaced and not exceed
                                                  and material audit exceptions in the                    Applications by Tribal organizations                  five pages).
                                                  required annual audit of the Indian                     will not require a specific Tribal                       • Project Narrative (must be single-
                                                  Tribe’s Self-Determination Contracts or                 resolution if the current Tribal                      spaced and not exceed ten pages).
                                                  Self-Governance Funding Agreements                      resolution(s) under which they operate                   Æ Background information on the
                                                  with any Federal Agency. See 25 U.S.C.                  would encompass the proposed grant                    organization.
                                                  5383; 42 CFR 137.15–23.                                 activities.                                              Æ Proposed scope of work, objectives,
                                                     For Tribes or Tribal organizations (T/                  An official signed Tribal resolution               and activities that provide a description
                                                  TO) that expended $750,000 or more                      must be received by the DGM prior to                  of what will be accomplished, including
                                                  ($500,000 for Fiscal Years ending after                 a Notice of Award being issued to any                 a one-page Timeframe Chart.
                                                  December 31, 2003) in Federal awards,                   applicant selected for funding.                          • Tribal Resolution(s).
                                                  the OTSG shall retrieve the audits                      However, if an official signed Tribal                    • Letters of Support from
                                                  directly from the Federal Audit                         resolution cannot be submitted with the               organization’s Board of Directors.
                                                  Clearinghouse. For T/TO that expended                   electronic application submission prior                  • 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
                                                  less than $750,000 ($500,000 for Fiscal                 to the official application deadline date,               • Biographical sketches for all Key
                                                  Years ending after December 31, 2003)                   a draft Tribal resolution must be                     Personnel.
                                                  in Federal awards, the T/TO must                        submitted by the deadline in order for                   • Contractor/Consultant resumes or
                                                  provide evidence of the program review                  the application to be considered                      qualifications and scope of work.
                                                  correspondence from IHS or Bureau of                    complete and eligible for review. The                    • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
                                                  Indian Affairs officials. See 42 CFR                    draft Tribal resolution is not in lieu of             (SF–LLL).
                                                  137.21–23.                                              the required signed resolution, but is                   • Certification Regarding Lobbying
                                                     Meeting the eligibility criteria for a               acceptable until a signed resolution is               (GG-Lobbying Form).
                                                  Planning Cooperative does not mean                      received. If an official signed Tribal                   • Copy of current Negotiated Indirect
                                                  that a T/TO is eligible for participation               resolution is not received by DGM when                Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required in
                                                  in the IHS TSGP under Title V of the                    funding decisions are made, then a                    order to receive IDC).
                                                  ISDEAA. See 25 U.S.C. 5383; 42 CFR                      Notice of Award will not be issued to                    • Organizational Chart (optional).
                                                  137.15–23. For additional information                   that applicant and they will not receive                 • Documentation of current Office of
                                                  on the eligibility for the IHS TSGP,                    any IHS funds until such time as they                 Management and Budget (OMB)
                                                  please visit the ‘‘Eligibility and                      have submitted a signed resolution to                 Financial Audit (if applicable).
                                                  Funding’’ page on the OTSG Web site                     the Grants Management Specialist listed                  Acceptable forms of documentation
                                                  located at: http://www.ihs.gov/                         in this funding announcement.                         include:
                                                  SelfGovernance.                                            An applicant submitting Tribal                        Æ Email confirmation from Federal
                                                                                                          resolution(s) after the initial application           Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits
                                                    Note: Please refer to Section IV.2
                                                  (Application and Submission Information/
                                                                                                          submission due date is required to                    were submitted; or
                                                  Subsection 2, Content and Form of                       ensure the information was received by                   Æ Face sheets from audit reports.
                                                  Application Submission) for additional proof            the IHS by obtaining documentation                    These can be found on the FAC Web
                                                  of applicant status documents required, such            confirming delivery (i.e., FedEx                      site: https://harvester.census.gov/
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                                                  as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit              tracking, postal return receipt, etc.).               facdissem/Main.aspx.
                                                  status, etc.
                                                                                                          IV. Application and Submission                        Public Policy Requirements
                                                  2. Cost Sharing or Matching                             Information
                                                                                                                                                                  All Federal-wide public policies
                                                    The IHS does not require matching                     1. Obtaining Application Materials                    apply to IHS grants and cooperative
                                                  funds or cost sharing for grants or                        The application package and detailed               agreements with exception of the
                                                  cooperative agreements.                                 instructions for this announcement can                Discrimination Policy.


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                                                  Requirements for Project and Budget                     Cooperative Agreement recipient award                 an overview of significant program
                                                  Narratives                                              activities:                                           activities associated with the delivery of
                                                                                                             (a) Research and analyze the complex               quality health services over the last 24
                                                    A. Project Narrative: This narrative
                                                                                                          IHS budget to gain a thorough                         months. This section should address
                                                  should be a separate Word document
                                                                                                          understanding of funding distribution at              significant program activities and
                                                  that is no longer than ten pages and
                                                                                                          all organizational levels and determine               include those related to the
                                                  must be single-spaced, type written,
                                                                                                          which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to                    accomplishments listed in the previous
                                                  have consecutively numbered pages, use
                                                                                                          assume or expand.                                     section.
                                                  black type not smaller than 12                             (b) Establish a process to identify
                                                  characters per one inch, and be printed                 PSFAs and associated funding that may                 B. Budget Narrative (5 Page Limitation)
                                                  on one side only of standard size 81⁄2″                 be incorporated into current programs.                   This narrative must include a line
                                                  x 11″ paper. Be sure to succinctly                         (c) Determine the Tribe’s share of each            item budget with a narrative
                                                  answer all questions listed under the                   PSFA and evaluate the current level of                justification for all expenditures
                                                  evaluation criteria (refer to Section V.1,              health care services being provided to                identifying reasonable allowable,
                                                  Evaluation criteria in this                             make an informed decision on new or                   allocable costs necessary to accomplish
                                                  announcement) and place all responses                   expanded program assumption.                          the goals and objectives as outlined in
                                                  and required information in the correct                    (d) Describe how the objectives are                the project narrative. Budget should
                                                  section of the Evaluation Criteria (noted               consistent with the purpose of the                    match the scope of work described in
                                                  below), or they will not be considered                  program, the needs of the people to be                the project narrative.
                                                  or scored. These narratives will assist                 served, and how they will be achieved
                                                  the Objective Review Committee (ORC)                                                                          3. Submission Dates and Times
                                                                                                          within the proposed time frame.
                                                  in becoming familiar with the                           Identify the expected results, benefits,                 Applications must be submitted
                                                  applicant’s activities and                              and outcomes or products to be derived                electronically through Grants.gov by
                                                  accomplishments prior to this possible                  from each objective of the project.                   11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
                                                  cooperative agreement award. If the                                                                           on the Application Deadline Date listed
                                                  narrative exceeds the page limit, only                  Organizational Capabilities, Key                      in the Key Dates section on page one of
                                                  the first ten pages will be reviewed. The               Personnel, and Qualifications                         this announcement. Any application
                                                  10-page limit for the narrative does not                  Describe the organizational structure               received after the application deadline
                                                  include the work plan, standard forms,                  of the Tribe and its ability to manage the            will not be accepted for processing, nor
                                                  Tribal resolutions, table of contents,                  proposed project. Include resumes or                  will it be given further consideration for
                                                  budget, budget justifications, narratives,              position descriptions of key staff                    funding. Grants.gov will notify the
                                                  and/or other appendix items.                            showing requisite experience and                      applicant via email if the application is
                                                    There are three parts to the narrative:               expertise. If applicable, include resumes             rejected.
                                                  Part A—Program Information; Part B—                     and scope of work for consultants that                   If technical challenges arise and
                                                  Program Planning and Evaluation; and                    demonstrate experience and expertise                  assistance is required with the
                                                  Part C—Program Report. See below for                    relevant to the project.                              electronic application process, contact
                                                  additional details about what must be                                                                         Grants.gov Customer Support via email
                                                  included in the narrative.                              Section 2: Program Evaluation
                                                                                                                                                                to support@grants.gov or at (800) 518–
                                                    The page limitations below are for                      Define the criteria to be used to                   4726. Customer Support is available to
                                                  each narrative and budget submitted.                    evaluate planning activities. Describe                address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
                                                                                                          fully and clearly the methodology and                 a week (except on Federal holidays). If
                                                  Part A: Program Information (4 Page                     parameters that will be used to                       problems persist, contact Mr. Gettys
                                                  Limitation)                                             determine if the needs identified are                 (Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov), DGM Grant
                                                  Section 1: Needs                                        being met and if the outcomes are being               Systems Coordinator, by telephone at
                                                  Introduction and Need for Assistance                    achieved. This section must address the               (301) 443–2114 or (301) 443–5204.
                                                                                                          following questions:                                  Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at
                                                     Describe the Tribe’s current health                    (A) Are the goals and objectives                    least ten days prior to the application
                                                  program activities, including: How long                 measurable and consistent with the                    deadline. Please do not contact the DGM
                                                  it has been operating, what programs or                 purpose of the program and the needs                  until you have received a Grants.gov
                                                  services are currently being provided,                  of the people to be served?                           tracking number. In the event you are
                                                  and if the applicant is currently                         (B) Are they achievable within the                  not able to obtain a tracking number,
                                                  administering any ISDEAA Title I Self-                  proposed time frame?                                  call the DGM as soon as possible.
                                                  Determination Contracts or Title V Self-
                                                                                                          Part C: Program Report (2 Page                        4. Intergovernmental Review
                                                  Governance Compacts. Identify the need
                                                                                                          Limitation)
                                                  for assistance and how the Planning                                                                              Executive Order 12372 requiring
                                                  Cooperative Agreement would benefit                       Section 1: Describe major                           intergovernmental review is not
                                                  the health activities the Tribe is                      accomplishments over the last 24                      applicable to this program.
                                                  currently administering or looking to                   months associated with the goals of this
                                                                                                          announcement. Please identify and                     5. Funding Restrictions
                                                  expand.
                                                                                                          describe significant health-related                      • Pre-award costs are not allowable.
                                                  Part B: Program Planning and                            program activities and achievements                      • The available funds are inclusive of
                                                  Evaluation (4 Page Limitation)                          associated with the delivery of quality               direct and appropriate indirect costs.
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                                                  Section 1: Program Plans                                health services. Provide a comparison of                 • Only one grant/cooperative
                                                                                                          the actual accomplishments to the goals               agreement will be awarded per
                                                  Project Objective(s), Work Plan and
                                                                                                          established for the project period or, if             applicant per grant cycle. Tribes cannot
                                                  Approach
                                                                                                          applicable, provide justification for the             apply for both the Planning Cooperative
                                                    State in measureable terms the                        lack of progress.                                     Agreement and the Negotiation
                                                  objectives and appropriate activities to                  Section 2: Describe major activities                Cooperative Agreement within the same
                                                  achieve the following Planning                          over the last 24 months. Please provide               grant cycle.


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                                                    • IHS will not acknowledge receipt of                    • If you experience technical                      provided its DUNS number to the prime
                                                  applications.                                           challenges while submitting your                      grantee organization. This requirement
                                                                                                          application electronically, please                    ensures the use of a universal identifier
                                                  6. Electronic Submission Requirements
                                                                                                          contact Grants.gov Support directly at:               to enhance the quality of information
                                                     All applications must be submitted                   support@grants.gov or (800) 518–4726.                 available to the public pursuant to the
                                                  electronically. Please use the http://                  Customer Support is available to                      Transparency Act.
                                                  www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an                    address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
                                                                                                                                                                System for Award Management (SAM)
                                                  application electronically and select the               a week (except on Federal holidays).
                                                  ‘‘Find Grant Opportunities’’ link on the                   • Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain                 Organizations that were not registered
                                                  homepage. Download a copy of the                        a tracking number as proof of contact.                with Central Contractor Registration and
                                                  application package, complete it offline,               The tracking number is helpful if there               have not registered with SAM will need
                                                  and then upload and submit the                          are technical issues that cannot be                   to obtain a DUNS number first and then
                                                  completed application via the http://                   resolved and a waiver from the agency                 access the SAM online registration
                                                  www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic                     must be obtained.                                     through the SAM home page at https://
                                                  copies of the application may not be                       • Applicants are strongly encouraged               www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will
                                                  submitted as attachments to email                       not to wait until the deadline date to                also need to provide an Employer
                                                  messages addressed to IHS employees or                  begin the application process through                 Identification Number from the Internal
                                                  offices.                                                Grants.gov as the registration process for            Revenue Service that may take an
                                                     If the applicant needs to submit a                   SAM and Grants.gov could take up to                   additional 2–5 weeks to become active).
                                                  paper application instead of submitting                 fifteen working days.                                 Completing and submitting the
                                                  electronically through Grants.gov, a                       • Please use the optional attachment               registration takes approximately one
                                                  waiver must be requested. A written                     feature in Grants.gov to attach                       hour to complete and SAM registration
                                                  waiver request must be sent to                          additional documentation that may be                  will take 3–5 business days to process.
                                                  GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy to                     requested by the DGM.                                 Registration with the SAM is free of
                                                  Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov. The waiver                        • All applicants must comply with                  charge.
                                                  must (1) be documented in writing                       any page limitation requirements                        Applicants may register online at
                                                  (emails are acceptable), before                         described in this funding                             https://www.sam.gov.
                                                  submitting a paper application, and (2)                 announcement.                                           Additional information on
                                                                                                             • After electronically submitting the              implementing the Transparency Act,
                                                  include clear justification for the need
                                                                                                          application, the applicant will receive               including the specific requirements for
                                                  to deviate from the required electronic
                                                                                                          an automatic acknowledgment from                      DUNS and SAM, can be found on the
                                                  grants submission process.
                                                                                                          Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov                 IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy
                                                     Once the waiver request has been                     tracking number. The DGM will
                                                  approved, the applicant will receive a                                                                        Web site: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/
                                                                                                          download the application from                         policytopics/.
                                                  confirmation of approval email                          Grants.gov and provide necessary copies
                                                  containing submission instructions and                  to the appropriate agency officials.                  V. Application Review Information
                                                  the mailing address to submit the                       Neither the DGM nor the OTSG will
                                                  application. A copy of the written                                                                              The instructions for preparing the
                                                                                                          notify the applicant that the application             application narrative also constitute the
                                                  approval must be submitted along with                   has been received.
                                                  the hardcopy of the application that is                                                                       evaluation criteria for reviewing and
                                                                                                             • Email applications will not be                   scoring the application. Weights
                                                  mailed to DGM. Paper applications that                  accepted under this announcement.
                                                  are submitted without a copy of the                                                                           assigned to each section are noted in
                                                  signed waiver from the Senior Policy                    Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data                         parentheses. The 10-page narrative
                                                  Analyst of the DGM will not be                          Universal Numbering System (DUNS)                     section should be written in a manner
                                                  reviewed or considered for funding. The                                                                       that is clear to outside reviewers
                                                                                                             All IHS applicants and grantee
                                                  applicant will be notified via email of                                                                       unfamiliar with prior related activities
                                                                                                          organizations are required to obtain a
                                                  this decision by the Grants Management                                                                        of the applicant. It should be well-
                                                                                                          DUNS number and maintain an active
                                                  Officer of the DGM. Paper applications                                                                        organized, succinct, and contain all
                                                                                                          registration in the SAM database. The
                                                  must be received by the DGM no later                                                                          information necessary for reviewers to
                                                                                                          DUNS number is a unique 9-digit
                                                  than 5:00 p.m., EDT, on the Application                                                                       understand the project fully. Points will
                                                                                                          identification number provided by D&B
                                                  Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates                                                                         be assigned to each evaluation criteria
                                                                                                          which uniquely identifies each entity.
                                                  section on page one of this                                                                                   adding up to a total of 100 points. A
                                                                                                          The DUNS number is site specific;
                                                  announcement. Late applications will                                                                          minimum score of 60 points is required
                                                                                                          therefore, each distinct performance site
                                                  not be accepted for processing or                                                                             for funding. Points are assigned as
                                                                                                          may be assigned a DUNS number.
                                                  considered for funding. Applicants that                                                                       follows:
                                                                                                          Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and
                                                  do not adhere to the timelines for                      there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS                  1. Criteria
                                                  System for Award Management (SAM)                       number, you may access it through
                                                  and/or http://www.Grants.gov                                                                                  A. Introduction and Need for Assistance
                                                                                                          http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to
                                                  registration or that fail to request timely                                                                   (25 Points)
                                                                                                          expedite the process, call (866) 705–
                                                  assistance with technical issues will not               5711.                                                    Describe the Tribe’s current health
                                                  be considered for a waiver to submit a                     All HHS recipients are required by the             program activities, including: How long
                                                  paper application. Please be aware of                   Federal Funding Accountability and                    it has been operating, what programs or
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                                                  the following:                                          Transparency Act of 2006, as amended                  services are currently being provided,
                                                     • Please search for the application                  (‘‘Transparency Act’’), to report                     and if the applicant is currently
                                                  package in http://www.Grants.gov by                     information on sub-awards.                            administering any ISDEAA Title I Self-
                                                  entering the CFDA number or the                         Accordingly, all IHS grantees must                    Determination Contracts or Title V Self-
                                                  Funding Opportunity Number. Both                        notify potential first-tier sub-recipients            Governance Compacts. Identify the need
                                                  numbers are located in the header of                    that no entity may receive a first-tier               for assistance and how the Planning
                                                  this announcement.                                      sub-award unless the entity has                       Cooperative Agreement would benefit


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                                                  the health activities the Tribe is                      matching the scope of work described in               award. The NoA will be initiated by the
                                                  currently administering and/or looking                  the project narrative. Justify all                    DGM in our grant system,
                                                  to expand.                                              expenditures identifying reasonable and               GrantSolutions (https://
                                                                                                          allowable costs necessary to accomplish               www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity
                                                  B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and
                                                                                                          the goals and objectives as outlined in               that is approved for funding under this
                                                  Approach (25 Points)
                                                                                                          the project narrative.                                announcement will need to request or
                                                     State in measurable terms the                                                                              have a user account in GrantSolutions
                                                  objectives and appropriate activities to                Additional Documents can be Uploaded
                                                                                                                                                                in order to retrieve their NoA. The NoA
                                                  achieve the following Planning                          as Appendix Items in Grants.gov
                                                                                                                                                                is the authorizing document for which
                                                  Cooperative Agreement recipient award                      • Work plan, logic model and/or time               funds are dispersed to the approved
                                                  activities:                                             line for proposed objectives.                         entities and reflects the amount of
                                                     (1) Research and analyze the complex                    • Position descriptions for key staff.             Federal funds awarded, the purpose of
                                                  IHS budget to gain a thorough                              • Resumes of key staff that reflect                the grant, the terms and conditions of
                                                  understanding of funding distribution at                current duties.                                       the award, the effective date of the
                                                  all organizational levels and determine                    • Consultant or contractor proposed                award, and the budget/project period.
                                                  which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to                      scope of work and letter of commitment
                                                  assume or expand.                                                                                             Disapproved Applicants
                                                                                                          (if applicable).
                                                     (2) Establish a process to identify                     • Current Indirect Cost Agreement.                    Applicants who received a score less
                                                  PSFAs and associated funding that may                      • Organizational chart.                            than the recommended funding level for
                                                  be incorporated into current programs.                     • Map of area identifying project                  approval, and were deemed to be
                                                     (3) Determine the Tribe’s share of                   location(s).                                          disapproved by the ORC, will receive an
                                                  each PSFA and evaluate the current                         • Additional documents to support                  Executive Summary Statement from the
                                                  level of health care services being                     narrative (i.e. data tables, key news                 IHS program office within 30 days of the
                                                  provided to make an informed decision                   articles, etc.).                                      conclusion of the ORC outlining the
                                                  on new or expanded program                                                                                    strengths and weaknesses of their
                                                  assumption.                                             2. Review and Selection                               application submitted. The summary
                                                     (4) Describe how the objectives are                    Each application will be prescreened                statement will be sent to the Authorized
                                                  consistent with the purpose of the                      by the DGM staff for eligibility and                  Organizational Representative that is
                                                  program, the needs of the people to be                  completeness as outlined in the funding               identified on the face page (SF–424) of
                                                  served, and how they will be achieved                   announcement. Applications that meet                  the application. The IHS program office
                                                  within the proposed time frame.                         the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed            will also provide additional contact
                                                  Identify the expected results, benefits,                for merit by the ORC based on                         information as needed to address
                                                  and outcomes or products to be derived                  evaluation criteria in this funding                   questions and concerns as well as
                                                  from each objective of the project.                     announcement. The ORC could be                        provide technical assistance if desired.
                                                  C. Program Evaluation (25 Points)                       composed of both Tribal and Federal                   Approved But Unfunded Applicants
                                                                                                          reviewers appointed by the IHS Program
                                                    Define the criteria to be used to                     to review and make recommendations                       Approved but unfunded applicants
                                                  evaluate planning activities. Clearly                   on these applications. The technical                  that met the minimum scoring range
                                                  describe the methodologies and                          review process ensures selection of                   and were deemed by the ORC to be
                                                  parameters that will be used to                         quality projects in a national                        ‘‘Approved,’’ but were not funded due
                                                  determine if the needs identified are                   competition for limited funding.                      to lack of funding, will have their
                                                  being met and if the outcomes identified                Incomplete applications and                           applications held by DGM for a period
                                                  are being achieved. Are the goals and                   applications that are non-responsive to               of one year. If additional funding
                                                  objectives measurable and consistent                    the eligibility criteria will not be                  becomes available during the course of
                                                  with the purpose of the program and                     referred to the ORC. The applicant will               FY 2017 the approved but unfunded
                                                  meet the needs of the people to be                      be notified via email of this decision by             application may be re-considered by the
                                                  served? Are they achievable within the                  the Grants Management Officer of the                  awarding program office for possible
                                                  proposed time frame? Describe how the                   DGM. Applicants will be notified by                   funding. The applicant will also receive
                                                  assumption of PSFAs enhances                            DGM, via email, to outline minor                      an Executive Summary Statement from
                                                  sustainable health delivery. Ensure the                 missing components (i.e., budget                      the IHS program office within 30 days
                                                  measurement includes activities that                    narratives, audit documentation, key                  of the conclusion of the ORC.
                                                  will lead to sustainability.                            contact form) needed for an otherwise                   Note: Any correspondence other than the
                                                  D. Organizational Capabilities, Key                     complete application. All missing                     official NoA signed by an IHS Grants
                                                  Personnel and Qualifications (15 Points)                documents must be sent to DGM on or                   Management Official announcing to the
                                                                                                          before the due date listed in the email               Project Director that an award has been made
                                                    Describe the organizational structure                 of notification of missing documents                  to their organization is not an authorization
                                                  of the Tribe and its ability to manage the                                                                    to implement their program on behalf of IHS.
                                                                                                          required.
                                                  proposed project. Include resumes or                      To obtain a minimum score for
                                                  position descriptions of key staff                                                                            2. Administrative Requirements
                                                                                                          funding by the ORC, applicants must
                                                  showing requisite experience and                        address all program requirements and                     Cooperative agreements are
                                                  expertise. If applicable, include resumes               provide all required documentation.                   administered in accordance with the
                                                  and scope of work for consultants that
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                                                                                                                                                                following regulations and policies:
                                                  demonstrate experience and expertise                    VI. Award Administration Information                     A. The criteria as outlined in this
                                                  relevant to the project.                                1. Award Notices                                      program announcement.
                                                                                                                                                                   B. Administrative Regulations for
                                                  E. Categorical Budget and Budget                          The Notice of Award (NoA) is a                      Grants:
                                                  Justification (10 Points)                               legally binding document signed by the                   • Uniform Administrative
                                                    Submit a budget with a narrative                      Grants Management Officer and serves                  Requirements for HHS Awards, located
                                                  describing the budget request and                       as the official notification of the grant             at 45 CFR part 75, which can be found


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                                                  at the U.S. Government Publishing                       other eligible projects or activities. This              IHS has implemented a Term of
                                                  Office Web site address: http://                        requirement applies whether the                       Award into all IHS Standard Terms and
                                                  www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-                              delinquency is attributable to the failure            Conditions, NoAs and funding
                                                  idx?node=pt45.1.75.                                     of the grantee organization or the                    announcements regarding the FSRS
                                                     C. Grants Policy:                                    individual responsible for preparation                reporting requirement. This IHS Term of
                                                     • HHS Grants Policy Statement,                       of the reports. Per DGM policy, all                   Award is applicable to all IHS grant and
                                                  Revised 01/07, located at http://                       reports are required to be submitted                  cooperative agreements issued on or
                                                  www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/grants/                 electronically by attaching them as a                 after October 1, 2010, with a $25,000
                                                  grants/policies-regulations/                            ‘‘Grant Note’’ in GrantSolutions.                     sub-award obligation dollar threshold
                                                  hhsgps107.pdf.                                          Personnel responsible for submitting                  met for any specific reporting period.
                                                     D. Cost Principles:                                  reports will be required to obtain a login            Additionally, all new (discretionary)
                                                     • Uniform Administrative                             and password for GrantSolutions. Please               IHS awards (where the project period is
                                                  Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Cost                     see the Agency Contacts list in section               made up of more than one budget
                                                  Principles,’’ located at 45 CFR part 75,                VII for the systems contact information.              period) and where: (1) The project
                                                  subpart E.                                                 The reporting requirements for this                period start date was October 1, 2010 or
                                                     E. Audit Requirements:                                                                                     after, and (2) the primary awardee will
                                                                                                          program are noted below.
                                                     • Uniform Administrative                                                                                   have a $25,000 sub-award obligation
                                                  Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Audit                    A. Progress Reports                                   dollar threshold during any specific
                                                  Requirements,’’ located at 45 CFR part                                                                        reporting period will be required to
                                                                                                            Program progress reports are required
                                                  75, subpart F.                                                                                                address the FSRS reporting.
                                                                                                          semi-annually, within 30 days after the
                                                  3. Indirect Costs                                       budget period ends. These reports must                   For the full IHS award term
                                                                                                          include a brief comparison of actual                  implementing this requirement and
                                                     This section applies to all grant                                                                          additional award applicability
                                                  recipients that request reimbursement of                accomplishments to the goals
                                                                                                          established for the period, a summary of              information, visit the DGM Grants
                                                  indirect costs (IDC) in their grant                                                                           Policy Web site at: http://www.ihs.gov/
                                                  application. In accordance with HHS                     progress to date or, if applicable,
                                                                                                          provide sound justification for the lack              dgm/policytopics/.
                                                  Grants Policy Statement, Part II–27, IHS
                                                  requires applicants to obtain a current                 of progress, and other pertinent                      D. Compliance With Executive Order
                                                  IDC rate agreement prior to award. The                  information as required. A final report               13166 Implementation of Services
                                                  rate agreement must be prepared in                      must be submitted within 90 days of                   Accessibility Provisions for All Grant
                                                  accordance with the applicable cost                     expiration of the budget/project period.              Application Packages and Funding
                                                  principles and guidance as provided by                                                                        Opportunity Announcements
                                                                                                          B. Financial Reports
                                                  the cognizant agency or office. A current                                                                        Recipients of Federal financial
                                                  rate covers the applicable grant                          Federal Financial Report (SF–425),                  assistance (FFA) from HHS must
                                                  activities under the current award’s                    Cash Transaction Reports are due 30                   administer their programs in
                                                  budget period. If the current rate is not               days after the close of every calendar                compliance with Federal civil rights
                                                  on file with the DGM at the time of                     quarter to the Payment Management                     law. This means that recipients of HHS
                                                  award, the IDC portion of the budget                    Services, HHS at http://                              funds must ensure equal access to their
                                                  will be restricted. The restrictions                    www.dpm.psc.gov. It is recommended                    programs without regard to a person’s
                                                  remain in place until the current rate is               that the applicant also send a copy of                race, color, national origin, disability,
                                                  provided to the DGM. Generally, IDC                     the (SF–425) report to the Grants                     age and, in some circumstances, sex and
                                                  rates for IHS grantees are negotiated                   Management Specialist. Failure to                     religion. This includes ensuring your
                                                  with the Division of Cost Allocation                    submit timely reports may cause a                     programs are accessible to persons with
                                                  (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/ and the                    disruption in timely payments to the                  limited English proficiency. HHS
                                                  Department of Interior (Interior Business               organization.                                         provides guidance to recipients of FFA
                                                  Center) https://www.doi.gov/ibc/                          Grantees are responsible and                        on meeting their legal obligation to take
                                                  services/finance/indirect-Cost-Services/                accountable for accurate information                  reasonable steps to provide meaningful
                                                  indian-tribes. For questions regarding                  being reported on all required reports:               access to their programs by persons with
                                                  the indirect cost policy, please call the               The Progress Reports and Federal                      limited English proficiency. Please see
                                                  Grants Management Specialist listed                     Financial Report.                                     http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-
                                                  under ‘‘Agency Contacts’’ or the main                   C. Federal Sub-Award Reporting System                 individuals/special-topics/limited-
                                                  DGM office at (301) 443–5204.                           (FSRS)                                                english-proficiency/guidance-federal-
                                                                                                                                                                financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/.
                                                  4. Reporting Requirements                                  This award may be subject to the                      The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
                                                     The grantee must submit required                     Transparency Act sub-award and                        also provides guidance on complying
                                                  reports consistent with the applicable                  executive compensation reporting                      with civil rights laws enforced by HHS.
                                                  deadlines. Failure to submit required                   requirements of 2 CFR part 170.                       Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-
                                                  reports within the time allowed may                        The Transparency Act requires the                  rights/for-individuals/section-1557/
                                                  result in suspension or termination of                  Office of Management and Budget to                    index.html; and http://www.hhs.gov/
                                                  an active grant, withholding of                         establish a single searchable database,               civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of
                                                  additional awards for the project, or                   accessible to the public, with                        FFA also have specific legal obligations
                                                  other enforcement actions such as                       information on financial assistance                   for serving qualified individuals with
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                                                  withholding of payments or converting                   awards made by Federal agencies. The                  disabilities. Please see http://
                                                  to the reimbursement method of                          Transparency Act also includes a                      www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-
                                                  payment. Continued failure to submit                    requirement for recipients of Federal                 individuals/disability/index.html.
                                                  required reports may result in one or                   grants to report information about first-             Please contact the HHS OCR for more
                                                  both of the following: (1) The                          tier sub-awards and executive                         information about obligations and
                                                  imposition of special award provisions;                 compensation under Federal assistance                 prohibitions under Federal civil rights
                                                  and (2) the non-funding or non-award of                 awards.                                               laws at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about-


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                                                  us/index.html or call 1–800–368–1019                    Mandatory Disclosure Requirements                     20857, Phone: (301) 443–4792, Fax:
                                                  or TDD 1–800–537–7697. Also note it is                    As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the                301–594–0899, Email:
                                                  an HHS Departmental goal to ensure                      Uniform Guidance, and the HHS                         Vanietta.Armstrong@ihs.gov.
                                                  access to quality, culturally competent                 implementing regulations at 45 CFR part                 3. Questions on systems matters may
                                                  care, including long-term services and                  75, effective January 1, 2016, the IHS                be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant
                                                  supports, for vulnerable populations.                   must require a non-federal entity or an               Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers
                                                  For further guidance on providing                       applicant for a federal award to disclose,            Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD
                                                  culturally and linguistically appropriate               in a timely manner, in writing to the                 20857, Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the
                                                  services, recipients should review the                  IHS or pass-through entity all violations             DGM main line (301) 443–5204, Fax:
                                                  National Standards for Culturally and                   of Federal criminal law involving fraud,              (301) 594–0899, Email: Paul.Gettys@
                                                  Linguistically Appropriate Services in                  bribery, or gratuity violations                       ihs.gov.
                                                  Health and Health Care at http://                       potentially affecting the Federal award.              VIII. Other Information
                                                  minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/                               Submission is required for all
                                                  browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53.                                                                                     The Public Health Service strongly
                                                                                                          applicants and recipients, in writing, to
                                                                                                                                                                encourages all cooperative agreement
                                                     Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an                       the IHS and to the HHS Office of
                                                                                                                                                                and contract recipients to provide a
                                                  individual shall not be deemed                          Inspector General all information
                                                                                                                                                                smoke-free workplace and promote the
                                                  subjected to discrimination by reason of                related to violations of Federal criminal
                                                                                                                                                                non-use of all tobacco products. In
                                                  his/her exclusion from benefits limited                 law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity
                                                                                                                                                                addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro-
                                                  by Federal law to individuals eligible                  violations potentially affecting the
                                                                                                                                                                Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking
                                                  for benefits and services from the IHS.                 Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113.
                                                                                                            Disclosures must be sent in writing to:             in certain facilities (or in some cases,
                                                  Recipients will be required to sign the                                                                       any portion of the facility) in which
                                                  HHS–690 Assurance of Compliance                         U.S. Department of Health and Human                   regular or routine education, library,
                                                  form which can be obtained from the                       Services, Indian Health Service,                    day care, health care, or early childhood
                                                  following Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/                   Division of Grants Management,                      development services are provided to
                                                  sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf,                    ATTN: Robert Tarwater, Director,                    children. This is consistent with the
                                                  and send it directly to the: U.S.                         5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70,                HHS mission to protect and advance the
                                                  Department of Health and Human                            Rockville, Maryland 20857 (Include                  physical and mental health of the
                                                  Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200                     ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in                  American people.
                                                  Independence Ave. SW., Washington,                        subject line) Office: (301) 443–5204,
                                                                                                            Fax: (301) 594–0899, Email:                           Dated: May 12, 2017.
                                                  DC 20201.
                                                                                                            Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov                             Chris Buchanan,
                                                  E. Federal Awardee Performance and                        AND                                                 Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS, Acting
                                                  Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)                   U.S. Department of Health and Human                   Director, Indian Health Service.
                                                                                                            Services, Office of Inspector General,              [FR Doc. 2017–10424 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am]
                                                     The IHS is required to review and                      ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures,                  BILLING CODE 4160–16–P
                                                  consider any information about the                        Intake Coordinator, 330 Independence
                                                  applicant that is in the Federal Awardee                  Avenue SW., Cohen Building, Room
                                                  Performance and Integrity Information                     5527, Washington, DC 20201, URL:                    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                                                  System (FAPIIS) before making any                         http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/              HUMAN SERVICES
                                                  award in excess of the simplified                         index.asp (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant
                                                  acquisition threshold (currently                          Disclosures’’ in subject line) Fax:                 Indian Health Service
                                                  $150,000) over the period of                              (202) 205–0604 (Include ‘‘Mandatory
                                                  performance. An applicant may review                      Grant Disclosures’’ in subject line) or,            Division of Behavioral Health; National
                                                  and comment on any information about                      Email:                                              Urban Indian Behavioral Health
                                                  itself that a Federal awarding agency                     MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@                        Awareness
                                                  previously entered. IHS will consider                     oig.hhs.gov                                           Announcement Type: New/
                                                  any comments by the applicant, in
                                                                                                            Failure to make required disclosures                Competing Continuation.
                                                  addition to other information in FAPIIS                                                                         Funding Announcement Number:
                                                                                                          can result in any of the remedies
                                                  in making a judgment about the                                                                                HHS–2017–IHS–UIHP3–0001.
                                                                                                          described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies
                                                  applicant’s integrity, business ethics,                                                                         Catalog of Federal Domestic
                                                                                                          for noncompliance, including
                                                  and record of performance under                                                                               Assistance Number: 93.193.
                                                                                                          suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR
                                                  Federal awards when completing the
                                                                                                          part 180 and part 376, and 31 U.S.C.                  Key Dates
                                                  review of risk posed by applicants as
                                                                                                          3321).
                                                  described in 45 CFR 75.205.                                                                                     Application Deadline Date: June 23,
                                                     As required by 45 CFR part 75                        VII. Agency Contacts                                  2017.
                                                  Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance,                      1. Questions on the programmatic                     Review Date: June 27, 2017.
                                                  non-federal entities (NFEs) are required                issues may be directed to: Anna                         Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July
                                                  to disclose in FAPIIS any information                   Johnson, Program Officer, Office of                   15, 2017.
                                                  about criminal, civil, and administrative               Tribal Self-Governance or, 5600 Fishers                 Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date:
                                                  proceedings, and/or affirm that there is                Lane, Mail Stop: 08E05, Rockville, MD                 June 23, 2017.
                                                  no new information to provide. This                     20857, Phone: (301) 443–7821, Email:                    Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date:
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                                                  applies to NFEs that receive federal                    Anna.Johnson2@ihs.gov, Web site:                      June 23, 2017.
                                                  awards (currently active grants,                        www.ihs.gov/self-governance.                          I. Funding Opportunity Description
                                                  cooperative agreements, and                                2. Questions on grants management
                                                  procurement contracts) greater than                     and fiscal matters may be directed to:                Statutory Authority
                                                  $10,000,000 for any period of time                      Vanietta Armstrong, Grants                              The Indian Health Service (IHS),
                                                  during the period of performance of an                  Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers                   Office of Clinical and Preventive
                                                  award/project.                                          Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD                 Services (OCPS), Division of Behavioral


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
DatesJune 23, 2017.
FR Citation82 FR 23261 

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