Darrell Stokke

Darrell Stokke serves as a key procurement lead within the Division of Acquisitions Policy HQ at the Indian Health Service, where he supports the strategic acquisition of technical and professional services critical to advancing tribal and urban health program delivery. His role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s mission to modernize health information systems, strengthen workforce capacity, and uphold clinical standards. He routinely manages complex acquisitions for IT modernization, management consulting, training, and equipment procurement, often coordinating across multiple stakeholders to meet the unique operational needs of federally recognized tribes and urban Indian organizations. Stokke maintains a consistent working relationship with J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC, a primary vendor partner for delivering integrated technical and administrative support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms experienced in federal health systems and culturally competent service delivery. He engages contractors through performance-based contracts and task order mechanisms, prioritizing reliability, regulatory adherence, and alignment with tribal sovereignty principles in service execution. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with a majority of awards issued under open competition (62.5%), while maintaining a strong commitment to the Buy Indian Set-Aside (25%)—a unique authority specific to the Indian Health Service—and a notable use of Total Small Business Set-Asides (12.5%). This demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity for Native-owned and small businesses without compromising mission-critical capabilities. Stokke’s procurement focus is concentrated in five core NAICS categories: Computer Systems Design Services, Administrative Management Consulting, Professional and Management Development Training, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling, and Convention and Trade Show Organizing. His expertise lies in acquiring integrated solutions that support health IT infrastructure, workforce training, and operational logistics—ensuring tribal health programs have the tools and expertise needed to deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate care.