Notice of Intent to Award-Subscription-based health education network
ID: IHS1507077Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- FILM/VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION (T006)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole-source contract to KAT VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC. for a subscription-based health education network. This service aims to provide engaging and community-focused programming that equips viewers with practical tools to enhance their health and wellness. The contract is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted services that directly impact patient care, with the anticipated performance period lasting a couple of months. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Danelle Attson at danelle.attson@ihs.gov or by phone at 928-674-7634, noting that no competitive proposals will be solicited for this opportunity.

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