Intent to Sole Source - PolicyStat Software
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 Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to DATIX (USA) Inc. for PolicyStat Software services. This is not a request for competitive quotes. The contract aims to provide policy management software services to multiple IHS service units in Montana. Firms that believe they can provide these services are encouraged to respond within 10 days of the notice's publication.
Scope of Work
DATIX (USA) Inc. will deliver policy management software services to the following IHS service units:
- Blackfeet Service Unit, Browning, MT
- Fort Belknap Service Unit, Havre, MT
- Fort Peck Service Unit, Poplar, MT
- Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, MT
- Crow Service Unit, Crow Agency, MT
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source Contract
- Authority: This procurement is conducted under FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source), FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services), 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), and FAR 37.101 (Non-Personal Services Contract).
- Justification: DATIX (USA) Inc. is identified as the only vendor granted an exemption by the Chief Information Officer from the FedRAMP requirement for the Billings Area, having previously provided similar services to these units.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Response Information
- Purpose: This notice is an intent to award a sole source contract and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.
- Action for Interested Parties: Firms that believe they can provide the required policy management software are encouraged to identify themselves and submit written notification.
- Response Deadline: May 8, 2026 (within 10 days of the April 30, 2026 publication date).
- Contact: Vincent Hansen, Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov
- Published Date: April 30, 2026
Additional Notes
Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government retains discretion not to compete this action.