Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Mid-Atlantic Service Unit

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) services for the Mid-Atlantic Service Unit. The notice specifically identifies Livingworks Education USA INC as the sole trainer for ASIST in the area. Published on December 13, 2024, with a response deadline of December 28, 2024, the notice outlines the agency's intent to award a direct contract to Livingworks Education USA INC. The procurement is being processed under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source award when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The notice was posted by the Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service, a civilian agency focused on providing healthcare services to Native American communities.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure ASIST training services specifically for the Mid-Atlantic Service Unit, with Livingworks Education USA INC identified as the preferred vendor. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government by the December 28, 2024 deadline. The notice emphasizes that while all inquiries will be evaluated, the final determination of whether to compete the procurement remains solely at the government's discretion. The contract will require the selected contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to maintain and provide preventive maintenance for the training services. Interested parties should direct any questions to velvett.cummins@ihs.gov. The opportunity is classified under NAICS category 611710 (Educational Support Services) and PSC category U099 (Education/Training - Other), indicating the specialized nature of the required training services.