Billings Area Indian Health Service Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to the American Proficiency Institute (API) for proficiency testing services. This contract, valued at approximately $223,000, will span from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, with four additional option years, and is essential for ensuring compliance with CLIA-approved proficiency testing programs at the Blackfeet, Fort Belknap, Fort Peck, and Northern Cheyenne Service Units. The decision to pursue a sole source waiver is based on market research indicating that API is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements without compromising standardization and security. Interested parties may submit inquiries via email to Vincent Hansen at Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov, as this notice does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals.