Clarette Yellowrobe, Purchasing Agent

Clarette Yellowrobe serves as a primary contracting professional within the Billings Area Indian Health Service, overseeing the acquisition of critical health and infrastructure support services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the Northern Plains. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—Yellowrobe ensures compliance with federal regulations and tribal health priorities. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver equitable, culturally competent care by securing essential services that enhance clinical capacity, environmental health, and operational resilience in remote tribal facilities. Yellowrobe maintains a consistent working relationship with Prairie Band Health Services Inc., a key contractor providing tailored health support services aligned with tribal needs. Her procurement patterns reflect deep collaboration with Native-owned and culturally aligned vendors, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize community trust and service continuity. She actively engages with contractors who demonstrate expertise in delivering culturally responsive care and infrastructure solutions, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to tribal sovereignty in health delivery. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly 26% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and over 26% combined allocated to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and Buy Indian Set-Asides—special authorities unique to the Indian Health Service. This demonstrates a deliberate, mission-driven commitment to empowering Native-owned businesses and advancing economic self-determination within tribal health systems. Yellowrobe’s primary NAICS focus areas include Facilities Support Services (561210), Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services (621340), and Hazardous and Solid Waste Management (562111, 562211), reflecting her expertise in procuring environmental health, clinical support, and facility operations services. Her technical domain centers on sustaining safe, functional, and compliant health infrastructure in underserved tribal communities, ensuring that procurement decisions directly enhance public health outcomes.