Intent Notice - Firm Fixed-Price, Delivery Order for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Services for Rosebud IHS Hospital, Rosebud SD
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, Firm Fixed-Price delivery order for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Services at the Rosebud IHS Hospital, Rosebud, SD. This action is justified by an urgent and compelling need, citing only one responsible source capable of providing services within a 3-hour radius due to the isolated location. The estimated value is $560,520. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence against a sole source award are due by March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is an intent to award a sole source contract for LCSW services to ensure continuity and coordination of care for IHS patients. Without these services, the Behavioral Health Department would face deferments, patient transportation costs, and delays in medical treatment. The vendor must provide LCSW services.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Delivery Order (Sole Source Intent)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Estimated Value: $560,520
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Place of Performance: Rosebud IHS Hospital, Rosebud, SD 57570
Justification for Sole Source
The acquisition is pursued under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source and no other supplies or services satisfying agency requirements. This is based on the vendor being the sole company capable of providing this service due to the isolated location of Rosebud IHS.
Submission & Evaluation
This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. Interested parties must submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that a sole source award would be disadvantageous to the Government, cost or time prohibitive, or would hinder the agency's mission objectives. Information received will be considered for determining whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
- Contact: Jarrod Cole, Purchasing Agent
- Email: jarrod.cole@ihs.gov
- Subject Line for Questions: "Notice of Intent Question Submission – IHS1523310, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Services"
- Phone calls/voice mail messages will not be accepted or responded to.