Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Peer-to-peer Immunization Training and Curriculum Deployment
Updated
Special Notice from the Indian Health Service, for work in Rockville, Maryland. Due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 13 days left.
| Solicitation number | IHS1531896 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Office | Division of Acquisitions Policy Hq |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Educational Support Services (611710) |
| Product or service code | U008 |
| Place of performance | Rockville, Maryland |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5) (13 days left) |
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Official notice and attachments
Description
The Indian Health Service intends to award a sole source contract to Johns Hopkins University to tailor an existing training program for healthcare providers - previously developed by the intended source - to create, evaluate and disseminate a Peer-to-Peer Immunization Training and Curriculum Development to provide culturally responsive, evidence-informed immunization education and training for healthcare professionals serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.
The anticipated period of performance is approximately twelve (12) months from date of award. This contract action is for services in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers.
However, interested parties that believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses received within fifteen (15) days of issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is soley within the discretion of the Government.
Information receive will be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment to issue a solicitation or contract by the Indian Health Service. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received or provide feedback to respondents.
Any response must be emailed to the Contract Specialist at [email protected].
Contracting contact
- Natasha Bitsoi · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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