Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Nurse Telephone Triagenurse Advice Line Services
Deadline: 21 Sep 2026
Posting Date: 19 Sep 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 149425052
Document Ref. No.: ACQ_IHS_2026_U_01033_01
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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SPECIAL NOTICE - UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY
Nurse Telephone Triage/Nurse Advice Line Services
Notice/Requirement No.: ACQ_IHS_2026_U_01033
NAICS: 561320 - Temporary Help Services
PSC: Q401 - Medical - Nursing
WITHDRAWAL AND SUPERSESSION OF PREVIOUS SPECIAL NOTICE
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO), is issuing this Special Notice as a follow-on to the previously published Special Notice under Notice/Requirement No. ACQ_IHS_2026_U_01033.
The previous Special Notice stated the Government's intent to restrict competition based upon a determination that only one source was available. Following further review of the acquisition record, including consideration of capability information received from industry, the Government has reconsidered that determination.
The Government will not proceed with an award based upon the one-source determination described in the previous Special Notice. That determination is withdrawn and superseded by the acquisition approach described in this notice.
The Government's prior market research, including responses received to the public Sources Sought Notice, demonstrates meaningful industry interest in the Nurse Telephone Triage/Nurse Advice Line Services requirement. Based upon that market research, IHS intends to pursue a competitive acquisition for the longer-term requirement.
The need for an interim action arose after anticipated incumbent coverage changed unexpectedly. Upon learning of the potential interruption in services, IHS initiated market research, including issuance of the public Sources Sought Notice, and pursued alternatives intended to maintain continuity while a follow-on acquisition could be developed. Those efforts did not ultimately provide sufficient coverage for the period necessary to complete and transition to the competitive follow-on acquisition.
IHS therefore has an immediate need to maintain uninterrupted Nurse Telephone Triage/Nurse Advice Line Services ...
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Tender Notice