Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Sources Sought 247 Telebehavioral Health Emergency Dept Support Services
Deadline: 02 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 19 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 141572124
Document Ref. No.: IHS1526971
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
Sources Sought: 24/7 Tele behavioral Health Emergency Department Support Services
Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS1526971
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service.
This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 561320, Temporary Help Services- other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received (such as Office of Physicians, Mental Health Specialist etc.)
BACKGROUND
The Indian Health Service (IHS) plans to provide 24/7/365 synchronous audio-video tele behavioral health services supporting Emergency Department (ED) operations for facilities identified in the Great Plains Area, Indian Health Services.
2.1 OBJECTIVE
Patients present to Emergency Room with suicide attempts, acute psychiatric crises, substance-related emergencies, and co-occurring disorders. Timely behavioral health assessment and intervention are critical to patient safety, regulatory compliance and appropriate disposition.
SCOPE
The Contractor shall provide qualified licensed independent behavioral health clinicians (psychologists, psychiatrics, LCSW, LPC-MH, or equivalent) to deliver real-time telebehavioral health services, including suicide risk assessment, CSSRS with SAFE-T assessments, crisis stabilization, Stanley-Brown Safety Planning, culturally responsive care, interpreter access coordination, and placement assistance for patients requiring higher levels of care.
For patients presenting with acute psychiatric crises, qualified prescribing providers (psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practit...
Notice ID: ihs1526971
Department/Ind. Agency: health and human services, department of
Sub-tier: indian health service
Office: great plains area indian health svc
Product Service Code: q519 - behavioral and mental health
NAICS Code: 561320 - Temporary Help Services
Inactive Dates: jun 02, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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Tender Notice
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