B01_NOTICE_OF_INTENT_TO_SOLE_SOURCE.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITVE PROPOSALS.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) intends to enter into a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract with AVERA QUEEN PEACE HEALTH SERVICES under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source.

The Speech Language pathologist works closely with Students with Disabilities that have Speech as a related service on their Individual Education Plan (IEP). It is essential that relationships are formed and that trust is developed in order for these students to make progress on their Speech goals. The incumbent has been the provider for the last 5 years and our students continually make progress on their goals and enjoy coming to Speech to work with her. The stability and trust that has been established between the incumbent and the students has contributed to their success.

it is imperative to ensure continuity of services for our students to have a successful academic career. Bringing in another vendor could jeopardize the trust that the incumbent has built with each of these students over the past five (5) years.

No solicitation is available and no technical questions will be answered for this requirement. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 621340. If a firm believes that BIA should not pursue this procurement, it should submit a capability statement and pricing information for the requirement by ___5pm______ ET on ____June 10, 2019__________. Please contact Jackie Wolfe, Contract Specialist, via email at Jacqueline.Wolfe@bia.gov.