BFSU Natural Gas Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Service Unit (BFSU), Browning, MT, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award for Natural Gas Services to Commercial Energy of Montana. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but an announcement of the agency's intent to award a firm-fixed price contract without competition, citing FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source). Interested parties must demonstrate why competition would be advantageous. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to procure natural gas services for daily facility operations at the Blackfeet Service Unit. The vendor will provide natural gas to the BFSU via metered gas lines. The Statement of Work (SOW) indicates a period of performance from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for these services. The current Purchase Order contract with Commercial Energy of Montana, valued at $90,000.00, is established for Natural Gas Services beginning April 25, 2026.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Proposed Awardee: Commercial Energy of Montana (UEI: KZSQWC2X9M9)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Justification: Sole source pursuant to FAR 6.103-1, citing only one responsible source and no other supply or service satisfying agency requirements.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: S111 (Gas Services)
- Place of Performance: Blackfeet Service Unit, 760 Hospital Circle, Browning, MT 59417
Response Requirements
Responses to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the agency's mission objective. The Government retains sole discretion regarding the determination not to compete this action. This is not a solicitation or request for quote, and the Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred for responding.
Timeline & Contact
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
- Response Due Date: April 24, 2026, by 4:00 PM MT
- Contact: Shannon Connelly, Purchasing Agent, via email at Shannon.Connelly@ihs.gov. Include "Notice of Intent Questions Submission – BFSU Natural Gas Services" in the subject line.