Dietary Distribution Services at the Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU) in Winnebago, Nebraska.
Overview
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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), specifically the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, is conducting a Sources Sought for Dietary Distribution Services at the Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU) in Winnebago, Nebraska. This is for market research to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing food and other supplies for the dietary department. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Service contract to provide dietary food and kitchen cleaning products. Supplies are needed on a daily, weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly basis, with deliveries required once a week by an approved truck. All items must be USDA compliant, meet all food regulations, and be suitable for treatment facility populations, adhering to facility dietary/therapeutic requirements. Prices must be all-inclusive. The services support the GPARDDU's mission to improve Native American health.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sources Sought (market research for a planned Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Service purchase order)
- Anticipated NAICS: 311999 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated Base Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) with four option years.
- Place of Performance: GPARDDU, 113 South Bluff Street, Winnebago, Nebraska 68071.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time.
- Published Date: May 8, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation. Interested parties, specifically Indian Economic Enterprises, are requested to submit capability statements via email to William Kohl (William.Kohl@ihs.gov). Responses will be used to determine the availability of IEEs and may lead to a Request for Quote (RFQ). An "Indian Firm Representation Form" is provided for self-certification under the Buy Indian Act.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside, specifically intended to determine the availability of IEEs.
Additional Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information submitted. Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in responses. Invoices will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).