GIMC - Telecommunication Paging Services IHS1523171
Summary
AI-generated · Apr 04, 2026To identify qualified firms to provide telecommunication paging services for the Indian Health Service, Gallup Indian Medical Center, this sources-sought notice seeks Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEEs/ISBEs) and other capable firms for market research purposes. It is not a solicitation. The government intends to use the information to shape its acquisition strategy, including competition, set-aside opportunities, and the potential to work with Indian-owned firms, with initial preference given to Buy Indian Act opportunities, followed by Small Business Act set-asides.
Responses should include a company profile (UEI, ownership, size, socio-economic status, Native American ownership, SAM representations and certifications) and a brief statement of capability related to telecommunication paging services. Additional demonstration of capability may include past performance, existing contracts, or experience with similar work. ISBEEs/IEEs must submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form per HHSAR 326.606-1(b). Participation is voluntary and there is no obligation or feedback provided. SAM registration is required when submitting and at award.
The Indian Health Service, Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) that can provide telecommunication paging services. Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information. In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. MT to Stephen Silversmith, Contract Specialist, at Stephen.Silversmith@ihs.gov with the subject line SSN-IHS1523171 . Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum: Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation. A brief statement of the company s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc. Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
From Sources Sought posted on Apr 03, 2026Notice history
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