NEPA - Environmental Review Manual Update

The Indian Health Service is preparing to update and revamp its Environmental Review Manual to align with new Council on Environmental Quality regulations and Department of Health and Human Services policies. This effort aims to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of environmental assessments conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act, ensuring that all reviews reflect current federal standards and best practices. The work will involve a comprehensive revision of existing procedures, guidance, and documentation to integrate updated legal and regulatory requirements into the agency’s operational framework. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541620, indicating it involves environmental consulting services, and is currently posted as a forecast opportunity with no solicitation number assigned yet. Point of contact for program-related inquiries is Andrea Taylor, who can be reached at andrea.taylor@ihs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains unassigned. The place of performance and organizational address details have not been specified, suggesting the work may be performed remotely or across multiple locations under the agency’s jurisdiction. Interested parties should monitor the HHS OSDBU portal for the formal solicitation announcement.