YSU Locum Services medical

The Indian Health Service has forecasted a professional services opportunity under the NAICS code 561520 for locum tenens medical services targeting MDs, PAs, and NPs, structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This procurement aims to secure qualified healthcare professionals to support medical operations, likely in underserved or remote areas served by the Indian Health Service. The solicitation is not yet active but was posted on May 25, 2026, indicating future intent to issue a contract, with all eligible bidders required to be certified small businesses under SBA guidelines. The point of contact for program inquiries is Ryan Pett, while Richard Dandasan serves as the contracting officer, and all communications should be directed through their provided email addresses. The place of performance and specific geographic locations are not yet defined, suggesting that services may be deployed across multiple facilities within the Indian Health Service system. There is no specified city, state, or zip code for performance, underscoring the need for contractors to be prepared to serve in various tribal and rural healthcare settings nationwide. The opportunity reflects a commitment to enhancing access to primary and specialty care through temporary medical staffing solutions, ensuring continuity of care where permanent staffing is challenging. Interested small businesses should monitor the official procurement portal for the upcoming solicitation release, as no formal solicitation number has been assigned at this forecast stage.