Senior Applied Epidemiologist - Option Year 3; Contract #GS-10F-0340T/75H70422F80042

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a contract opportunity for senior applied epidemiology support services focused on acute and chronic health conditions affecting American Indian and Alaska Native communities, particularly in relation to infectious diseases. This effort, identified under Contract Number GS-10F-0340T/75H70422F80042, is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to compete. The work falls under NAICS code 541611 for management, scientific, and technical consulting services and is intended to enhance public health response through expert epidemiological analysis and field support. The contract is in its third option year, suggesting continuity of an existing program seeking experienced professionals to maintain and build upon prior efforts in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health outcome analysis within tribal and urban Indian health settings. The point of contact for program-related inquiries is Jeff McCollum, while Christopher McGucken serves as the contracting officer, both affiliated with the Indian Health Service. The place of performance and office address details are unspecified, indicating the work may be conducted remotely or across multiple locations serving Indian Country. This forecast does not represent a solicitation at this time but signals upcoming procurement intent, allowing small businesses to prepare proposals ahead of an official release. Interested parties are directed to the OSDBU portal for updates and further details as the opportunity progresses toward a formal solicitation.