Intent to Sole-Source: Firm Fixed-Price, Commercial Item, Non-Personal Healthcare Services for Physician and Nursing Services, Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU), Fort Yates IHS Hospital, Fort Yates, North Dakota.
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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 (IHS), Great Plains Area, has issued a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Healthcare Services contract to BAY AREA ANESTHESIA, LLC. This contract is for Physician and Nursing Services at the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU), Fort Yates IHS Hospital, Fort Yates, North Dakota. The action is justified under FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, to ensure uninterrupted patient care. The estimated award date is May 29, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this procurement is to secure essential Physician and Nursing Services for the Fort Yates IHS Hospital. The services are critical for maintaining immediate continuity of healthcare staffing and operations at the Standing Rock Service Unit. The Government has determined that delays from a competitive procurement would seriously injure its ability to provide patient care.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm Fixed-Price, Commercial Item, Non-Personal Healthcare Services
- Awardee: BAY AREA ANESTHESIA, LLC (SAM UEI: NHBEN7FLTDR8)
- Period of Performance: Two-month base period with four two-month option periods.
- Estimated Award Date: May 29, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- Product Service Code: Q999 (Other Medical Services)
- Place of Performance: Fort Yates, ND
Justification
This sole-source action is pursued under FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The Government asserts that immediate continuity of healthcare staffing is essential, and a competitive procurement would be time-prohibitive, adversely affecting healthcare operations and patient services.
Response Information
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government, not cost- or time-prohibitive, and would not hinder mission requirements. The determination to proceed with a sole-source award remains at the Government's discretion. Information received will solely inform whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Respondents will not be reimbursed for costs incurred.
Contact & Deadline
- Responses to Notice Due: May 29, 2026 (estimated award date, implies responses must be received by this time)
- Contact: David Jones, Contract Specialist
- Email: David.Jones@ihs.gov (Email only; phone calls will not be accepted or returned)
- Subject Line Requirement: "Notice of Intent Questions Submission – IHS1526372 – BAY AREA ANESTHESIA LLC."