Sources Sought IHS1511641 Nursing Summit
ID: IHS1511641Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEOK CITY AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114, USA

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/795412ea05fc486186ca47ee21222050/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking responses from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for the provision of conference and lodging space for the FY25 Nursing Leadership Summit, scheduled for September 8-11, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma. The procurement aims to secure accommodations and meeting facilities for approximately 240 participants, emphasizing the need for detailed capability statements that demonstrate the vendor's qualifications, experience, and ability to meet specific logistical requirements, including audiovisual support. This initiative underscores the IHS's commitment to promoting opportunities for Indian-owned businesses within the healthcare sector, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST on April 17, 2025, to the Contract Specialist, Christian McGee, at christian.mcgee@ihs.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Christian McGee
(918) 342-6514
christian.mcgee@ihs.gov
Files
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IHS1511641 Nurse Leadership Summit SS.pdf
Apr 10, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought notice for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to respond with capabilities for providing conference and lodging space for the FY25 Nursing Leadership Summit, scheduled for September 8-11, 2025. The notice emphasizes that preference will be given to Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act. Respondents must submit detailed capability statements, indicating qualifications and experience, along with essential company information, including SOCIOECONOMIC status, SAM registration, and specifics regarding space requirements. The summit aims to enhance nursing leadership and practice with an expected attendance of approximately 240 participants. Key requirements include blocks of accommodations, meeting room specifications, audiovisual equipment, and logistics services. The notice underlines that responses are voluntary, and the government retains no obligation to award any contracts based on the information provided. It is also specified that no proprietary or sensitive information should be included in responses. This initiative highlights the IHS's commitment to inclusivity and fostering opportunities for Indian-owned businesses within the healthcare sector.
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