NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE to an ISBEE for the Indian Health Service, On-Site Training on How to Write Performance Work Statements
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 Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) at Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, NM, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for on-site training on Writing Performance Work Statements (PWS). The government intends to award a purchase order to Goldbelt Frontier, LLC. Interested parties believing they can meet this requirement must submit a statement of capabilities by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for targeted on-site training for IHS acquisition staff on how to write effective Performance Work Statements for Federal Government contracts. Attendees will gain the ability to articulate the strategic importance of PWS, draft, analyze, and finalize comprehensive PWS documents, including problem statements and project visions. The training will cover developing clear requirements and understanding the direct impact of precise PWS language on project success. The training will utilize in-house computer labs (23 stations) and will consist of five separate 3-day sessions, scheduled over separate weeks, due to the high number of attendees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: Goldbelt Frontier, LLC
- Authority: HHSAR 326.603-1
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (if all options exercised)
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (BICiv)
- NAICS: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training ($15M size standard)
- Response Due: May 21, 2026 (7 days from publication)
- Published: May 14, 2026
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The IHS will solicit and negotiate directly with Goldbelt Frontier, LLC. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting a written statement of capabilities with sufficient detail to demonstrate their ability to provide the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses is at its sole discretion. If no affirmative responses are received within 7 days of this notice, an award will be made to Goldbelt LLC. This procurement will be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and no solicitation package is available.
Contact
For questions, contact Deborah Blyveis at deborah.blyveis@hhs.gov.