How to respond to BFSU electric utility services for the Indian Health Service

What the Indian Health Service is seeking

The Indian Health Service is seeking information from vendors that can provide electric utility service to the Blackfeet Service Unit, government quarters in Browning, and Heart Butte Clinic in Montana. The stated need is continuous service to support patient care and facility operations.

The expected period is a one-year base term starting January 1, 2027, with four one-year options. This is a sources-sought notice, not a request for bids or proposals. Responses will help the agency determine its acquisition strategy.

Key date and what to submit by the deadline

The notice was published October 21, 2026. Responses are due November 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, which is 15 days after the announcement.

Submit a capability statement and the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. The notice especially encourages Indian-owned businesses to respond.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice is relevant to electric utility providers, under NAICS 221122, Electric Power Distribution. The stated size standard is 1,100 employees.

The Indian Health Service is seeking information from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, Indian Economic Enterprises, and other vendors capable of performing the work. IEE respondents should explain how they meet the stated ownership, earnings, and management requirements.

How to access the notice and respond

Use “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the notice. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Email your response to [email protected] by the stated deadline. The notice recommends including Sources Sought ID 75H70927BAO_002 in the subject line.

Prepare a focused capability statement

Connect your experience directly to providing electric utility service for the listed facilities. Avoid relying on a generic company overview; explain your relevant capability, experience, and ability to perform this specific requirement.

If claiming IEE status, address ownership, how Indians or Indian Tribes will receive at least 51% of contract earnings, and who will control management and daily operations. If you identify a subcontractor, explain the earnings arrangement as the notice requests.

Check that the representation form is included, the email has the correct subject identifier, and the response is sent before the deadline. This is market research, so submit capability information rather than a bid or price quotation.