SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Sub-Area, issued this special notice of intent to award a sole source contract to the American Council on Alcoholism for substance abuse services. This requirement is for an Urban Indian Organization (UIO) designated as an Executive Agency of the Health and Human Services. As a non-personnel services contract under solicitation number 75H70524R00002, the acquisition is authorized by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), P.L. 94-437, and FAR 6.302-5, which permits sole source awards when a statute expressly authorizes a specific source.

The primary place of performance is Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under NAICS code 621420 for Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers and PSC Q201 for Medical- General Health Care. Although this notice is for informational purposes rather than a formal request for proposals, the agency established a response deadline of December 15, 2023. Any submitted responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government, remain cost-effective, and support the mission objectives of the Indian Health Service.

This notice pertains to contract 75H70523D00010 and is managed by the contracting office in the Bemidji Sub-Area. The government published the notice on November 29, 2023, with Rose Cournoyer serving as the point of contact for written inquiries. No attachments are associated with this announcement.