The Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Tohatchi Health Center, Tohatchi, New Mexico intends to negotiate a single-source award with NativeArc for one (1) physician to provide services at the Tohatchi Health Center from January 5, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

The NAICS code is 621111, Office of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) with a small business set aside standard of $16.0 million applies. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with the notice of intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated services may provide a capability statement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.

Responses to this notice shall be received no later than 10:00 am MST on January 5, 2023.

A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award.

The point of contact for this action is Misty Billy, Contract Specialist and can be reached at misty.billy@ihs.gov.