Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Neuropsychological Assessment Service Agreement- Albuquerque Area IHS
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- AAIHS_NEUROPSY_SERVICES
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621112 Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
- PSC
- Q519 Behavioral And Mental Health
- Place of performance
- Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Services, operating under the Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, has published a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for neuropsychological assessment services. The agency intends to award this firm-fixed-price contract exclusively to Sandia Neuropsychology LLC (UEI: FGTEBMAKPM76) based on a waiver under FAR 6.302-1, citing the vendor as the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements. The contract will provide specialized neuropsychological services to adult and pediatric Native American populations across tribal and federal IHS locations in New Mexico. The period of performance spans five years, consisting of one base year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) and four option years extending through April 30, 2031. The estimated total value exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, making this a significant procurement action.
The primary objective is to secure neuropsychological assessment services sensitive to cross-cultural and language differences specific to Native American populations, with capabilities to serve both urban and rural patients through potential telehealth delivery. Interested parties may submit responses by November 5, 2025, but must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, cost-effective, and supportive of agency mission objectives. Eligible contractors must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology, maintain an active state license, and demonstrate experience working with Native American populations. The contractor will be responsible for conducting comprehensive neuropsychological screenings and evaluations, submitting detailed patient reports within 90 days, and providing quarterly status updates on referrals with monthly invoicing. The Government reserves the sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with this sole source action or conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.
Notice text
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Services hereby submits a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract with one base year and four option years for a Neuropsychological Assessment Service Agreement for the Albquerque Area Indian Health Service, to be awarded to Sandia Neuropsychology LLC, UEI: FGTEBMAKPM76.
The requested agreement shall provide services to adult and pediatric Native American populations at tribal and federal IHS locations in New Mexico. Due to the complex nature of the request in providing specialized services to Native American patients/clients and the need for sensitivity to cross-cultural and language differences in Native American patients/clients in the Albuquerque Area IHS, we are seeking to sole source.
Period of Performance is for one base year plus four option years, as follows:
Base Year: 05/01/2026-04/30/2027
Option Year #1: 05/01/2027-04/30/2028
Option Year #2: 05/01/2028-04/30/2029
Option Year #3: 05/01/2029-04/30/2030
Option Year #4: 05/01/2030-04/30/2031
The estimated total value is above the simplified acquisition threshold.
The sole source contracting action is pursuing a waiver from placing an order on a competitive basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supply or service will satisfy agency requirements and is based on market research.
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 agency.
The determination not to complete the proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received normally will be considered for the purposes 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 request for quotes or proposals.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to:
Stephanie Begay, via email: Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov
Please include the following wording in the subject line of the email: “Notice of Intent Questions
Submission – Neuropsychological Assessment Agreement” by October 30, 2025, no later
than 4:00PM MST.
Thank you!
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW for Neuropsychological Services_09-29-2025.docx | DOCX document |
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