Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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 (IHS), Blackfeet Service Unit, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Siyeh Communications for Telephone, Fax, and Internet Services. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but an announcement of the agency's intent to award without full competition. Responses challenging this intent are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract is for essential telephone, fax, and internet services to support the Blackfeet Service Unit at 760 Hospital Circle, Browning, Montana, and the Heart Butte Health Station at 17 Hospital Road, Heart Butte, Montana. These services are critical for sustaining patient care, enabling emergency response coordination, supporting electronic health records, and maintaining overall operational continuity in remote locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award (Firm-Fixed Price)
- Intended Awardee: Siyeh Communications (UEI: KY5RFTW5TEU3)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027 (one year)
- Estimated Value: Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 6, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source action is pursued under FAR 6.103-1, citing only one responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. Siyeh Communications owns and operates the necessary telecommunications infrastructure within the service area, including network lines, switching capabilities, and access points. Their proximity and existing logistical infrastructure ensure timely, reliable service delivery and rapid response to outages, which is vital for the remote hospital and clinic.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating 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's determination not to compete this action is at its sole discretion. This is not a solicitation or a request for quotes, and the Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding this Notice of Intent should be directed via email to Teri Kittson at teri.kittson@ihs.gov. The email subject line must include: "Notice of Intent Questions Submission – BFSU Telephone and Internet Services."