NCSU Locum Physician Services Sole Source Notice

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Billings Area intends to award a sole‑source contract to Watanabe Enterprises to provide locum physician and mid‑level medical provider services at the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit (NCSU) in Lame Deer, Montana for the period 12/01/2026 – 01/31/2027. The contract is an interim “bridge” to maintain continuous urgent‑care and outpatient services while a competitive follow‑on solicitation is prepared. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by 15 Sept 2026. • Services: urgent‑care board‑certified physicians, board‑eligible physicians with ER experience, board‑certified mid‑level providers, and outpatient mid‑level providers. • Hours: 250 physician hours, 250 board‑eligible hours, 700 mid‑level urgent‑care hours, 1,170 mid‑level outpatient hours (total ≈ 2,120 hours). • Location: Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, MT. • Period of Performance: 2 months (Dec 1 2026 – Jan 31 2027). • Requirements: valid medical license, BLS/ACLS/PALS (outpatient) or BLS/ACLS/ATLS (urgent‑care), immunizations, background check, HIPAA compliance, cultural awareness, ability to work 24/7 schedule. • Deliverables: monthly data reports, notification at 75 % utilization, compliance with IHS, Joint Commission, CMS standards. • No cost to respond; capability statements only.