BFSU Natural Gas Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, MT, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Natural Gas Services to Commercial Energy of Montana. This action is pursued under a waiver from competitive bidding, citing only one responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. The current contract is valued at $85,200.00. Responses challenging this sole source intent are due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The vendor will provide essential natural gas services to the Blackfeet Service Unit via metered gas lines, supporting daily facility operations. The services are critical for the continuous functioning of the facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award (Firm-Fixed Price)
- Intended Awardee: Commercial Energy of Montana (UEI: KZSQWC2X9M9)
- Value: $85,200.00
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Period of Performance: July 25, 2026, through July 24, 2027
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, at 23:00 MT
- Published: June 17, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. The government intends to award a sole source contract. However, interested parties may submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous, cost-effective, and would not hinder the agency's mission. The government retains sole discretion regarding the determination not to compete this action.
Additional Notes
Responses to this notice will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No costs incurred for responding will be reimbursed. Questions should be directed via email to Purchasing Agent Shannon Connelly at Shannon.Connelly@ihs.gov, with the subject line "Notice of Intent Questions Submission – BFSU Natural Gas Services."