Supplies

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a civilian agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Galls for supplies at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility's Security Department. The notice, posted on January 29, 2025, with a response deadline of February 3, 2025, pertains to a fixed-price contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii). Galls has been identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting the specific supply requirements for daily business operations and healthcare support in this remote location. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 448110 for Men's Clothing Stores. This Special Notice is explicitly not a competitive solicitation but provides an opportunity for potential alternative vendors to demonstrate their capabilities.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a detailed statement of capabilities via PDF email to Brenda.joe@ihs.gov by 8:00am on February 03, 2025. The statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Any costs associated with preparing and submitting capability statements are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed. The primary objective of this sole source award is to procure supplies specifically for the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility's Security Department, with Galls being deemed the only vendor capable of meeting these unique requirements. Potential respondents should carefully review the notice's requirements and understand that no telephone requests or offers will be considered. The IHS emphasizes that this notice is informational and does not constitute a formal solicitation, but provides a mechanism for alternative vendors to present their qualifications if they believe they can meet the specified needs.