Native Medicine Consultant

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Service Unit, located in Gallup, New Mexico, intends to negotiate a single-sourced, firm-fixed-price contract to Tread Solutions, LLC (UEI FYJHTL23K395). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611710, with an associated small business size standard of $16.5 million. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchase not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). Tread Solutions, LLC is the only contractor who that can provide traditional healing services for the Gallup Service Unit that will meet the mission of the Zero Suicide Initiative project. The period of performance is September 12, 2022 through September 11, 2023. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations or proposals, and a competitive solicitation will not be issued. Any source that believes it can provide the described services herein may provide a capability statement to the point of contact below. A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to compete the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email no later than 9:00 a.m. MDT on August 30, 2022. The point of contact for this action is Michelle James, Contract Specialist and can be reached at [email protected].