Clinical Contracting - FM MD/DO

The Indian Health Service has forecasted a clinical contracting opportunity for family medicine physicians holding either an MD or DO degree, identified under NAICS code 561320, which pertains to medical and dental practice staffing services. This forecast, posted on May 25, 2026, indicates an upcoming procurement aimed at securing qualified clinical providers to support healthcare delivery within the Indian Health Service system, though specific locations, contract duration, or scope of services have not been detailed. The opportunity is not currently assigned a set-aside classification, suggesting it may be open to all eligible contractors without preferential treatment based on size or ownership status. Sara Michaels serves as the Program Point of Contact for inquiries regarding the clinical provider requirements, while Cornelius Tsipai is listed as the Contracting Officer responsible for managing the procurement process. Both can be reached via their official IHS email addresses. Although no solicitation number or formal deadline has been issued yet, the forecast suggests that a formal request for proposals is pending and will likely follow in the near future. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor the official OSDBU portal for updates on the impending solicitation, as performance locations and staffing needs will be specified upon release of the full solicitation.