Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Specialized Demographic Research & Statistical Analysis Services for Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service (IHS) issued this pre-solicitation notice of intent to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source commercial purchase order to Lowrey Research & Analytics, LLC, located in O’Fallon, Missouri. This requirement supports the IHS Office of Public Health Support, Division of Program Statistics (OPHS/DPS) in its mission to shape public health policy, allocate resources, and track program performance for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The contractor will provide specialized demographic research and statistical analysis services to sustain and advance IHS demographic products and adjusted vital statistics files, specifically focusing on mortality and linked files with the National Institutes of Health.

The project requires a PhD-level Senior Demographer with specialized expertise in the complex demographic product structure and workflows of the OPHS/DPS. The anticipated period of performance consists of a 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods. This requirement is classified under NAICS 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services and PSC R702 for Support- Management: Data Collection. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement.

Registered under solicitation number IHS-26-NOI-1527209, this notice identifies Lowrey Research & Analytics, LLC as the only source capable of fulfilling the government’s needs due to their familiarity with existing IHS data deliverables and statistical arm functions. While this is not a request for competitive purchase orders, interested firms may submit a capability statement to the point of contact, Daniel Poehling, by the response deadline of 1:00 PM Eastern Time on June 19, 2026. Performance will take place in the United States.