IHS Fiscal Intermediary - exercise option period

The Indian Health Service is forecasting an exercise of an option period for a fiscal intermediary contract focused on medical and dental claims processing for the Purchased/Referred Care Program. This effort supports the administration and payment of health care services provided to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native populations through outsourced care. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541990, indicating it involves other professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically related to claims management and administrative support. The option period continuation implies the current contractor will retain responsibility for processing, verifying, and adjudicating claims, ensuring timely reimbursement to providers and compliance with federal healthcare guidelines. All performance activities are tied to the Indian Health Service’s mission to deliver comprehensive health services, and the work will be conducted wherever the program operates across tribal and federal facilities. Robin Watkins serves as the Program Point of Contact for operational and programmatic inquiries, while Darryl Smith is the Contracting Officer responsible for procurement and administrative oversight. The forecast notice, posted on May 25, 2026, signals upcoming activity under this contract, though no solicitation number is yet available. Interested parties should monitor the official HHS OSDBU portal for future formal notices regarding continuation of services under this arrangement.