Sole Source for Youth Residential Treatment Center Services for Portland Area Indian Health Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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), Portland Area Office, intends to award a firm fixed-price commercial services contract for Youth Residential Treatment Center Services in Portland, Oregon. This is a Sole Source action to the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA), but other responsible sources may submit capabilities for consideration.
Scope of Work
The contract covers 24-hour residential substance use disorder treatment, clinical services, case management, culturally responsive programming, referrals, and aftercare coordination for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) male and female youth. Services must adhere to Indian Health Service standards and be located within the required geographic area.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services
- Duration: March 28, 2026, through September 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)
- NAICS: 623220 (Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST
- Published: March 16, 2026
Justification & Response
IHS intends to award to NARA as the only responsible source, citing their established, state-licensed facility, organizational infrastructure, clinical staffing, accreditation, operational capacity, and culturally responsive programming specifically designed for AI/AN adolescents. This action is pursuant to FAR subpart 6.103-1 and the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47).
All responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Responses should be emailed to PAO.DOA@ihs.gov with the subject line "75H71326Q00024."