Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Internet/Equipment Services- Jicarilla Service Unit
ID: 75H70726P00028-SSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8cfa187e29124f14b07a2350c0ccd091/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract for Starlink Fixed Priority Satellite Internet Service and Equipment to EnerStar Rentals and Service LTD for the Jicarilla Service Unit located in Dulce, New Mexico. This procurement aims to provide essential satellite internet services to a remote area where traditional internet access is unavailable, thereby supporting the operational needs of three satellite clinics and ensuring continuity of patient care. The contract will cover a base year and four option years, with the total estimated value below the simplified acquisition threshold. Interested parties may direct questions to Contract Specialist Raelynn Ray at raelynn.ray@ihs.gov by December 10, 2025, with the subject line “Notice of Intent Questions Submission – EnerStar Rentals and Service LTD.”

    Point(s) of Contact
    Raelynn Ray
    (505) 256-6757
    raelynn.ray@ihs.gov
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