SOLE SOURCE Northern Cheyenne Service Unit Healthcare Staffing Services

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract opportunity related to Professional Healthcare Staffing services at the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit. The notice indicates that Watanabe Enterprises, LLC is the intended contractor for providing interim healthcare staffing services. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for sole source contracting in specific circumstances. The contract is specifically for the Billings Area Indian Health Service and will provide temporary staffing support while a multiple-year contract is being developed and advertised. The opportunity is categorized under the Temporary Help Services NAICS code 561320 and focuses on Family & Internal Medicine Services.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit written notification within seven days of the publication date if they believe they can provide professional healthcare staffing services and are cleared to perform immediate services. The government retains discretion in determining whether to compete this action, and any information received will be evaluated solely to assess potential competitive procurement options. While this is not a competitive proposal request and no solicitation is currently available, the notice provides an avenue for other qualified firms to express interest. The primary objective is to ensure continuous healthcare staffing coverage at the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit through an interim contract with Watanabe Enterprises, LLC. Eligible contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide immediate professional healthcare staffing services and meet the specific requirements of the Indian Health Service.