Opportunity
SAM #IHS1526372
Bridge Contract for Emergency Physician and Nursing Services at Fort Yates Hospital
Buyer
IHS Great Plains Area
Posted
June 22, 2026
Identifier
IHS1526372
NAICS
621498, 561320, 621111, 621399
This opportunity concerns a short-term bridge contract for emergency healthcare services at Fort Yates Hospital, a Level IV Trauma Center in rural North Dakota. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area Office of Health Programs - Contracting Officer's Representative: Kelly Thomas - OEMs and Vendors: - No product OEMs are involved, as this is a service procurement - Incumbent contractor: World Wide Medical (sole source due to credentialing requirements) - Products/Services Requested: - Emergency Department Physician and Nursing Services - Provision of credentialed emergency physicians and nursing staff - Ensures uninterrupted delivery of critical healthcare at Fort Yates Hospital - No part numbers or product SKUs; this is a service-based requirement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bridge contract to maintain continuity of care while a competitive procurement is completed - Sole source justification based on credentialing and privileging requirements for emergency medical personnel - Performance-based, firm-fixed-price contract - Maximum period of 10 months with 2-month option periods to allow for recruiting and credentialing timelines
Description
This acquisition was conducted pursuant to FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency. A combined synopsis/solicitation was not published on SAM.gov due to the urgent nature of the requirement and the need to ensure continuity of critical healthcare services. The period of performance is May 30, 2026, through March 31, 2027.