BFSU Natural Gas Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- SN75H70926BAO_059
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 221210 Natural Gas Distribution
- PSC
- S111 Utilities- Gas
- Place of performance
- Browning, Montana 59417, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Service Unit, issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source, 8(a) contract for natural gas services to Commercial Energy of Montana (UEI: LKZSQWC2X9M9) with a response deadline of June 23, 2026. This is a firm-fixed-price procurement pursued under FAR 6.103-1, representing a waiver from competitive placement based on the determination that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
The contract covers continuous natural gas supply to the Blackfett Service Unit facility at 760 Hospital Circle, Browning, Montana, for a twelve-month period from July 25, 2026 through July 24, 2027. The purchase order value is $85,200.00. The vendor will deliver metered natural gas throughout the contract term to support daily facility operations.
Respondents may challenge the sole-source determination by submitting clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, would not impose cost or time obstacles, and would not impede agency mission objectives. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement. Responses must be directed by email to Purchasing Agent Shannon Connelly at Shannon.Connelly@ihs.gov with the subject line "Notice of Intent Questions Submission - BFSU Natural Gas Services." This notice is not a solicitation or request for quote, and the government will not reimburse response costs.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
The Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Service Unit, Browning, MT, hereby submits a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for Natural Gas Services to Commercial Energy of Montana, UEI: LKZSQWC2X9M9. The sole source contracting action is pursuing a waiver from placing an order on a competitive basis pursuant to FAR 6.103-1., only one responsible source and no other supply or service will satisfy agency requirements.
The current contractor, Commercial Energy of Montana, is providing services through a Purchase Order contract established for Natural Gas Services beginning July 25, 2026. The purchase order will be in the amount of $85,200.00.
Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of the agency.
The government retains sole discretion regarding the determination not to compete this action. Information received normally will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred for responding to this notice.
This is not a solicitation nor a request for quote.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Purchasing Agent, Shannon Connelly by email at Shannon.Connelly@ihs.gov Please include the following wording in the subject line of the email: “Notice of Intent Questions Submission – BFSU Natural Gas Services.” Telephone requests and offers will not be honored.
Update #1 ·
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
The Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Service Unit, Browning, MT, hereby submits a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for Natural Gas Services to Commercial Energy of Montana, UEI: KZSQWC2X9M9. The sole source contracting action is pursuing a waiver from placing an order on a competitive basis pursuant to FAR 6.103-1., only one responsible source and no other supply or service will satisfy agency requirements.
The current contractor, Commercial Energy of Montana, is providing services through a Purchase Order contract established for Natural Gas Services beginning July 25, 2026. The purchase order will be in the amount of $85,200.00.
Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of the agency.
The government retains sole discretion regarding the determination not to compete this action. Information received normally will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred for responding to this notice.
This is not a solicitation nor a request for quote.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Purchasing Agent, Shannon Connelly by email at Shannon.Connelly@ihs.gov Please include the following wording in the subject line of the email: “Notice of Intent Questions Submission – BFSU Natural Gas Services.” Telephone requests and offers will not be honored.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A05 - SOW - NaturalGasServices_BFSU.pdf |
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