Urban Indian Health Services

The Portland Area Indian Health Service plans to award a non-competitive, cost-reimbursement contract to the NATIVE Project located in Spokane, Washington, for the provision of Urban Indian Health Services. This contract is established under the authority of the Snyder Act of 1921 and Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which permits non-competitive awards for Urban Indian Health Programs to ensure continuity and renewal of these essential services. The NATIVE Project is recognized as the sole source capable of fulfilling the contract requirements, and as such, no solicitation requests will be entertained. The contract, identified by solicitation number PAIHS-RFP-1404, is categorized as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 621999, and its place of performance is Spokane, Washington. The contracting offices involved can be contacted through designated specialists, Imogene Ingawanup and Wesley A. Simmons. This arrangement underscores the commitment to providing culturally appropriate healthcare services to Urban Indian communities, leveraging a specialized local organization to maintain effective program delivery without a competitive bidding process.