ContractSpecial Notice

Behavioral Health Transport for Red Lake Hospital

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES• 75H70525Q00027
Response Deadline
Sep 15, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is planning to award a sole source contract to the Red Lake Tribal Council for behavioral health transport services for the Red Lake Hospital in Minnesota. This contract, valued at approximately $260,000, will cover the transportation of behavioral health patients to accepting healthcare facilities, with a performance period consisting of a base year plus four option years. The Red Lake Department of Public Safety is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to its local presence and capability, ensuring high-quality patient care. Interested parties may contact Purchasing Agent Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov for further information, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotes but allows for expressions of interest and capability assessments.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
921150
American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments
PSC Code
V999
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
JOFOC_BH Transfers 2025 - Signed.pdf
PDF•2529 KB•Sep 5, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of 72-hour hold transfers for Behavioral Health Patients by the Indian Health Service (IHS) in 2025. The proposed contractor is the Red Lake Department of Public Safety_Red Lake Tribal Council, with an estimated value of $260,000. The justification for this sole-source award is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing that Red Lake PD is the only local vendor capable of providing these services, ensuring the highest quality patient care due to their locality and convenience. Market research confirmed Red Lake Police Department as the sole source. The document outlines the process for approving non-competitive contracts, including certifications from the Program Manager and Contracting Officer, and reviews for legal, competition advocate, and small business considerations.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 5, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineSep 15, 2025
expiryArchive DateSep 15, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Office
BEMIDJI AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Point of Contact

Name
Winona Kitto

Place of Performance

Redlake, Minnesota, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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