This is a notification of an award of a sole source procurement under NAICS code 621420, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers by Indian Health Service for a period of one (1) year under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and in accordance with FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services. Due to the weekly need for alcohol and substance abuse counseling services to patients at Irene Benn Medical Center and is the only provider for integrating all client information and formulating treatment plans for assigned patients. Primary therapist and case manager; services include assessment, treatment planning, individual and family counseling, recommending aftercare plan. An abrupt change of provider or failure to have these services would result in immediate negative impact to patient care. Additionally, the ability to have another contractor perform these services would be extremely difficult to recruit as well not be cost efficient as the rate charged by the current vendor have been in effect since 2013. If a replacement was sought there would be a considerable delay in continued services during the background check and would potentially cause impacts of life and safety concerns for the patients left untreated weekly. If you can provide the services requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Agency and may be e-mailed to
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