Notice of Intent to Sole Source Nephrology Services at Blackfeet Service Unit

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Billings Area Office has published a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for nephrology staffing services to the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, Montana. The contract is intended to be awarded to Great Falls Nephrology Associates, P.C., and represents a firm-fixed price agreement under FAR 6.302-1 for a sole source justification based on one responsible source. The Indian Health Service, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking this arrangement to maintain continuity of patient care at the facility. The estimated contract value is below the simplified acquisition threshold, and the base period of performance runs from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. This special notice indicates the agency's current intent while remaining open to competition if the Government determines it to be advantageous.

The primary objective of this Notice of Intent is to provide notice of the sole source contracting action and invite stakeholders to submit clear and convincing evidence that competitive procurement would benefit the Government without being cost or time prohibitive. All questions or comments regarding this notice must be submitted by December 26, 2025, at 4:30 PM MST to Contract Specialist Prudence Yellow Owl at Prudence.YellowOwl@ihs.gov, with the required subject line "Notice of Intent Questions Submission - BFSU Nephrology Services." While this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for quote, the Government will consider all responses received when determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement. There are no stated set-asides or specific eligibility restrictions mentioned in the notice, and the Government assumes no responsibility for costs incurred by respondents. The final determination to proceed with sole source contracting remains solely within the Government's discretion.