CCHCF Notice of Intent to Sole Source -Interpreting Services

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Chinle Service Unit, plans to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with LANGUAGES UNLIMITED LLC (UEI PV5CQELNZKS7) for Interpreting Services for the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility. The NAICS code is 541930, with an associated small business size standard of $40.0 million.

The contract will have a base year and four option years. The anticipated period of performance is from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1), acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements in FAR 6. However, sole-source justifications for actions above the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7.5M (non-urgent and non-compelling as described in FAR 13.500(c)) must use the format at FAR 6.303-2 with proper tailoring. The action is being accomplished using the principles of FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - particularly FAR 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901, "...to promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors..."

This notice does not request quotations or proposals. Vendors capable of providing the stated services may submit a capability statement. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses are due September 03, 2025 by 2:00pm MDT.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A solicitation will not be issued.

The point of contact for this action is Earl Morris Jr, Purchasing Agent and can be reached at earl.morris@ihs.gov.