IHS Nutrition Security Support

The Indian Health Service is seeking a small business contractor to support the Nutrition Security Initiative aimed at reducing barriers to nutritious food access for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating, implementing, and facilitating efforts at national, local, and community levels to enhance nutrition security and ensure culturally appropriate interventions are effectively delivered. This contract emphasizes collaboration with tribes and community stakeholders to design and execute strategies that address food insecurity and improve health outcomes through targeted nutrition programs. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-aside classification and falls under NAICS code 541990 for other professional, scientific, and technical services. The anticipated posting date is May 25, 2026, with Stacy Hammer serving as the program point of contact and a contracting officer to be determined later. The performance location is not specified, indicating work may occur across IHS service areas and tribal communities nationwide, requiring flexibility and cultural competency in engagement and program delivery.