Electricity (Utility) Services - Amendment
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), Yakama Service Unit, located in Toppenish, Washington, has issued a Special Notice of its intent to award a non-competitive, sole source contract for Electricity (Utility) Services to Yakama Power. This action is to ensure uninterrupted utility services for direct patient care at IHS facilities in Toppenish and White Swan, Washington. This is not a request for competitive proposals; rather, it is a notice of intent. Any submissions challenging this sole source must provide compelling evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this acquisition is to secure essential electricity services for the Yakama Service Unit's main clinic, green outbuilding, water pump, and administration building at 401 Buster Road, Toppenish, Washington, as well as the satellite dental clinic at 62 Birdsong Lane, White Swan, Washington. Yakama Power is identified as the sole company uniquely authorized to provide these services, which are critical to prevent service interruptions impacting patient care.
Contract Details
- Type: Non-competitive, Sole Source Contract (Special Notice)
- Service: Electric Services (PSC S112)
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), FAR Part 37.101 (Non-Personal Services Contract), and FAR Part 41 (Acquisition of Utility Services).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Awardee (Intended): Yakama Power
Response & Deadlines
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Stacy Hill (Stacy.Hill@ihs.gov, (509) 865-1739)
- Secondary Contact: Richard Dandasan (richard.dandasan@ihs.gov, (50)3) 414-5528)