Brian G Numkena

Brian Numkena serves as the Program Point of Contact for the Indian Health Service, playing a critical role in aligning procurement activities with the agency’s mission to deliver culturally competent health care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. He facilitates the acquisition of essential medical infrastructure, diagnostic equipment, and clinical support services, ensuring that contracting decisions directly support frontline health delivery in underserved tribal areas. His work bridges program needs with procurement execution, coordinating closely with contracting officers to issue requirements under appropriate set-asides and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations specific to tribal health services. Numkena maintains established relationships with key contractors including McKesson Corporation, Flintco, LLC, and Tribal Health, LLC, among others. These partnerships span medical equipment distribution, facility construction and maintenance, and culturally tailored health service delivery. His engagement emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with entities experienced in tribal health contexts, fostering trust and operational continuity in remote and resource-limited environments. He prioritizes contractors with demonstrated expertise in serving Native populations and maintaining compliance with federal health standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 66.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently leverages the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside—unique to IHS—and supports Total Small Business Set-Asides at 30.6%, reflecting a deliberate commitment to economic empowerment within tribal communities. While 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides are used sparingly, his approach prioritizes socioeconomic programs that directly benefit Native-owned enterprises. Numkena’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 811219 (Medical and Dental Equipment Repair), 621111 (Offices of Physicians), and 423450 (Medical Equipment Wholesalers), indicating deep involvement in clinical diagnostics, primary care infrastructure, and medical supply chain management. His expertise centers on procuring diagnostic tools, surgical instruments, laboratory services, and facility maintenance systems critical to sustaining tribal health clinics and hospitals.