Chemtrec

The Indian Health Service has forecasted an upcoming contract opportunity for emergency response services related to hazardous shipment incidents, to be managed under the NAICS code 541614 for environmental consulting services. This opportunity is intended to secure a provider capable of delivering immediate, specialized support in the event of accidents or incidents involving hazardous materials during transport, ensuring rapid mitigation, containment, and compliance with safety protocols. The services will be critical to protecting public health and safety across Indian Health Service facilities and communities, particularly in remote or underserved areas where access to emergency response resources may be limited. The program point of contact is Aaron Cardenaz, reachable at timothy.cardenaz@ihs.gov, while the contracting officer is Edward Yellowfish, whose contact information is also provided for procurement inquiries. Although the solicitation number is not yet assigned and details such as place of performance and set-aside status are unspecified, the opportunity is anticipated to be released through the HHS OSDBU portal, with the forecast posted on May 25, 2026. Interested parties should prepare proposals that demonstrate proven expertise in hazardous materials emergency response, 24/7 availability, and experience working with federal health agencies.