WiFi Network for Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area Office is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of a turnkey WiFi network for the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center (MATHC) in Charles City, VA. This acquisition aims to support MATHC's transition to direct care services by establishing a comprehensive healthcare clinic for seven newly federally recognized tribes. The WiFi network, intended for internal use only, must comply with IHS, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, including FIPS 140-validated encryption and WPA2 certification. Key requirements include a Cisco or equivalent switch, firewall, access points, and adherence to specific security standards for Personally Identifiable Information/Personal Health Information (PII/PHI) protection. The contract is a firm fixed-price blanket purchase agreement for installation within 45 days of award, with four optional years for maintenance and support. Proposals must detail compliance, provide pricing, and include contact information. Evaluation factors include price, past performance, technical conformance, design, and proposal factors. The project also emphasizes Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.

Amendment 1 to solicitation 75H71526R00002 for a WiFi Network for the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center announces a reschedule of the site visit due to inclement weather. The new site visit date and time is Monday, February 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET. The last day for questions is now February 3, 2026, and responses are due by February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This amendment extends the bid due date from February 3, 2026, to February 9, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment through specified methods to ensure their offer is considered.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations like the WiFi Network for Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center. This certification must be valid at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Offerors must notify the Contracting Officer immediately if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Documentation of eligibility may be required, and awards are subject to protest. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information can lead to penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731. The form requires the business name, DUNS number, and the name and signature of the 51% IEE owner, along with their federally recognized tribal entity.

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The document, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract 75H71526R00002, outlines amendments and provides Q&A for a WiFi Network project at the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center (MATHC). Key changes include rescheduling a site visit to February 2, 2026, extending the question deadline to February 3, 2026, and the proposal due date to February 13, 2026. The Q&A clarifies various technical and logistical requirements. The proposal narrative has a 3-5 page limit, with diagrams as attachments. Section 508 compliance requires product demonstration. A 5-year license with 5x8 hour support is needed, along with a physical, on-premises Cisco 9800-L controller and a 48-port Cisco 9200 catalyst or compatible access point. The contractor is responsible for new Category 6 cabling and all new runs. Existing MDF/IDF closets have adequate rack space, power, UPS, cooling, and environmental controls. The contractor will work with information resource management for wireless performance standards, and certificate-based authentication with Active Directory is required. Hardware and management licenses will be split between the base and option years, with remote security patching and monitoring expected for option years. Installation will involve active clinical operations and tenant occupancy, requiring a dust mitigation plan and isolation of hazards. Funding breakouts are for internal purposes only. Multi-mode fiber is currently installed. The clinic is new with no existing RF infrastructure or legacy paging systems. Class 1 Div 1 or Div 2 hazardous locations exist in Youth Wellness Centers, requiring specialized protocols. Contractor access to telecommunications closets will be escorted, and areas will be sectioned off during surveys to isolate hazards. A baseline MPE assessment may be required, and 2D PDF technical reports for design files are acceptable. A narrative description for Section 508 compliance is sufficient.