ContractSources Sought

Telecommunications Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES• SS-26-IHS1523710
Response Deadline
May 18, 2026
10 days left
Days Remaining
10
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service and OMAS Strategic Buying Center, is seeking telecommunications services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center in Sacaton, Arizona, under an Indian Economic Enterprise set-aside. The requirement covers a high-capacity business-grade telecom package that includes 100 Mbps dedicated Ethernet connectivity, a PRI T-1 voice circuit, a static IP block, and multiple POTS/DID voice lines, along with installation, configuration, and activation. The work must support healthcare operations and comply with FCC rules, IHS cybersecurity expectations, HIPAA, and other federal privacy requirements, while excluding construction, internal cabling, LAN equipment, and PBX systems; the anticipated period of performance is a base year plus four option years, and the SOW indicates a total value of $300,000. This is a sources sought notice rather than a solicitation, and interested parties must email capability statements and the IEE representation form to maliaka.pinkney@hhs.gov by May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with questions due by April 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
517810
All Other Telecommunications
PSC Code
7G20
IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: ANALOG VOICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Draft SOW-DV-Circuitfesc.pdf
PDF•170 KB•May 8, 2026
AI Summary
This Scope of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for telecommunications services at the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC) in Sacaton, AZ. The vendor will provide dedicated internet connectivity (100 Mbps Ethernet), voice services (PRI T-1 circuit and 6 POTS lines), and a static IP block to support healthcare operations. Key deliverables include installation, configuration, and activation of all services, ensuring 99% uptime, 24/7 technical support, and appropriate latency thresholds. The contract has a base period and four option years, totaling $300,000. Compliance with FCC, IHS cybersecurity, HIPAA, and other federal regulations is mandatory. The SOW explicitly excludes construction costs, internal cabling, and LAN equipment. The federal government's Federal Tort Claims Act will govern liability, and the laws of the United States will govern the agreement.
Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.pdf
PDF•186 KB•May 8, 2026
AI Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) utilizes the Buy Indian Act Representation Form for solicitations and contracts, requiring offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and HHSAR 326.602. This certification must be maintained when an offer is made, at contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Individual Contracting Officers may request documentation of eligibility, and awards are subject to protest if eligibility is questioned. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287.

Related Contract Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 18, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 2, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR)
Office
OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Point of Contact

Name
Maliaka Pinkney

Place of Performance

Sacaton, Arizona, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

View on SAM.gov