Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Specialized Demographic Research & Statistical Analysis Services for Indian Health Service
Overview
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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) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) commercial purchase order to Lowrey Research & Analytics, LLC, of O’Fallon, MO. This requirement is for specialized demographic research and statistical analysis services to support IHS’s demographic products and adjusted vital statistics files for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Capability statements from interested firms are due by 1:00 PM ET on June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks services to sustain and advance IHS’s demographic products and adjusted vital statistics files for AI/AN populations. The services will support the IHS Office of Public Health Support (OPHS) / Division of Program Statistics (DPS), which is responsible for shaping public health policy, allocating resources, and tracking program performance for AI/AN populations. Key duties of OPHS/DPS include data collection, supporting major IHS publications, resource and patient management, and providing data and statistical assistance for Tribal health programs.
Sole Source Justification
Lowrey Research & Analytics, LLC is identified as the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement. Their unique capabilities include a PhD-level, Senior Demographer with highly specialized demographic research expertise and familiarity with IHS’s complex demographic product structure, OPHS/DPS workflows, and data deliverables, particularly IHS mortality and linked files with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Anticipated Duration: One base period (12 months) and four option periods
- Product/Service Code: R702 (Data Collection Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: June 19, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Response Information
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive purchase orders. However, interested firms may submit a capability statement in response to the requirement. A determination not to open competition-based responses is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Daniel Poehling
- Email: daniel.poehling@ihs.gov