Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service · BEMIDJI SUB-AREA,
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
IHS1530012
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
562920
Product service code
4250
Set-aside
Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Cass Lake, MN
Contracting contact
mary.simon2@ihs.gov
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (Indian- Owned Economic Enterprise) for the Cass Lake Service Unit in Cass Lake, MN. The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) - only one source reasonably available. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has a Solid Waste Division offering Recycling and Disposal Services that are required by the Cass Lake Service Unit. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Solid Waste Division provides comprehensive services, including completion of all Disposition forms required by the Government for Certificate of Destruction, A&D Determination, and the HHS-22 Request for Property Action form. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is the only responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements of the Cass Lake Service Unit. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562920 – Materials Recovery Facilities PSC: 4250 – Recycling and Reclamation Equipment Point of contact for this acquisition is Contract Specialist, Mary Simon at mary.simon2@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Contract Specialist, Mary Simon at mary.simon2@ihs.gov. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.
Contact
Point of contact
Mary Simon
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Email
mary.simon2@ihs.gov
Secondary
Jennifer.Richardson@ihs.gov
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