SAM #SS-26-IHS1523710-1

Telecommunications Services for Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (Sacaton, AZ)

This opportunity seeks telecommunications services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center in Sacaton, Arizona, supporting Indian Health Service operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS), on behalf of Indian Health Service (IHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Gila River Communications (sole source provider named in attachment) - Products/Services Requested: - 100 Mbps x 100 Mbps dedicated Ethernet connection - Includes Ethernet Channel Termination, Ethernet Virtual Connection, Ethernet Basic Port Fee, Dedicated Internet Bandwidth provisioning - PRI T-1 circuit for enterprise voice services - Static IP block for secure connections - Block of 62 Direct Inward Dial (DID) numbers - Six Basic Business Voice (POTS) lines (with specified telephone numbers) - Installation and activation services for all hardware, network terminations, and service provisioning - Ongoing maintenance, configuration, activation, 24/7 technical support, 99% uptime, and escalation procedures - Unique/Notable Requirements: - ISP must comply with FCC regulations, IHS cybersecurity requirements, and HIPAA transmission security standards - Only Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) are eligible to respond - Internal facility cabling, LAN equipment, switches, and PBX systems are excluded from scope - Installation charges include Ethernet port setup, channel termination, PRI activation, and IP block configuration - Estimated Contract Value: - $300,000 total over base year plus four option years - Place of Performance: - Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center, 198/214 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147 - Contracting office: OMAS Strategic Buying Center - Information Technology, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Description

A. Introductory:

This is a Sources Sought set aside for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic (ISBEE). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought # IHS1523710 is to obtain telecommunications services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC) located at 214 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147. The goal is to establish a reliable, high-capacity, business-grade telecommunications connection and associated voice services to support healthcare operations.

B. Project Description:

B.1 Background:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally recognized tribes stems from the government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. The IHS is the principal federal healthcare provider and health advocate for the Indian people. Its goal is to ensure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Currently, the IHS provides health services to approximately 1.5 million American Indians and Alaska Natives belonging to more than 557 federally recognized tribes across 34 states.

Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) administers health centers and hospitals providing healthcare to approximately 201,583 members of the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian tribe in the United States, with the largest reservation covering more than 25,516 square miles in northern Arizona, western New Mexico, and southern Utah, including three satellite communities in central New Mexico. The NAIHS is the primary provider of inpatient, ambulatory care, preventive and community health, and environmental health services for members of the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.

B.2 Requirements:

Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS), is conducting market research to prepare for the ongoing need to provide telecommunications services to the Indian Health Service (IHS). The Contractor shall provide telecommunication services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC) located at 214 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a reliable, high-capacity, business-grade telecommunications connection and associated voice services to support healthcare operations. The scope includes acquiring, installing, and activating telecommunications and internet services for the Desert Vision Treatment Center (DVTC). The vendor will provide a 100Mbps x 100Mbps dedicated Ethernet connection, a PRI T-1 circuit, a static IP block, 50 block DID, and six Basic Business Voice (POTS) lines as specified in the quote. Deliverables include all necessary hardware, network terminations, service provisioning, and successful activation of all circuits, ports, and voice lines. Installation charges cover Ethernet port setup, channel termination, PRI activation, and IP block configuration.

C. Eligible Vendors:

Businesses must be Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) (at least 51% Indian owned and controlled). Business size and type (e.g., ISBEE/IEE, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.) should be specified. All respondents must be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. Invoices will be submitted monthly in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(g).

D. Anticipated Period of Performance:

The performance is expected to start for a base period plus four years. The estimated start date for the base period is June 2, 2026, through June 1, 2027.

E. Compliance Requirements:

The ISP must comply with: All FCC and telecommunications regulations IHS cybersecurity requirements for static IP services HIPAA-related transmission security expectations

F. Exclusions:

As noted in the quote, the ISP shall not include construction costs unless separately itemized. Internal facility cabling, LAN equipment, switches, and PBX systems are out of scope. The contractor must comply with the following regulations: Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties | Privacy Act of 1974 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) eCFR :: 45 CFR Part 164 -- Security and Privacy CFR 42 Part 2 -- Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records

G. Required Services and Deliverables:

Telecommunication services and related tasks shall be performed at: Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center, 198 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147.

G.1 Dedicated Internet Connectivity: The ISP shall provide a 100 Mbps × 100 Mbps dedicated Ethernet connection, including: Ethernet Channel Termination – 100 Mbps Ethernet Virtual Connection – 100 Mbps Ethernet Basic Port Fee – 100 Mbps Dedicated Internet Bandwidth provisioning

G.2 Voice Services: The ISP shall provide the following using established lines and account numbers: 1 PRI T-1 Circuit for enterprise voice services (DVWYC Voice circuit number: 0000000603) 6 Basic Business POTS Voice Lines (DVWYC 6 Telephone numbers: (520) 562-1377, 1378, 1379, 3415, 3416, 3417) One DID Block (62 numbers) assigned to DVYWC

G.3 Static IP Block: The ISP shall provide a static IP block suitable for secure connections to IHS/OIT networks and enterprise applications.

G.4 Installation & Activation: The ISP is responsible for installation, configuration, and activation, including: Installation of Ethernet termination equipment PRI circuit activation Static IP configuration Validation testing for bandwidth, stability, and voice functionality

G.5 Service Levels: 99% or higher uptime availability 24/7 technical support Maximum latency thresholds suitable for healthcare operations Defined escalation procedures

G.6 Experience: The Contractor shall have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to maintain and provide network services monthly. The Contractor must be fully compliant with HIPAA. All relevant licenses and documents must be defined. Inspection of services will be conducted by the COR. Department Point of Contact: TBD.

H. SMALL BUSINESS STATUS: Provide business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., ISBEE, IEE), along with your UEI, organization name, address, and point of contact. The anticipated NAICS code is (ENTER HERE) - Other Computer Related Services-Information Technology Value Added Resellers.

I. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Provide any additional information that may help the Government refine its acquisition strategy or determine whether a competitive set-aside or other approach is appropriate.

J. CLOSING STATEMENT: Point of Contact: Maliaka Pinkney, Contract Specialist, at maliaka.pinkney@hhs.gov. Submission Instructions: Interested parties shall submit capability statements via email to maliaka.pinkney@hhs.gov. The subject line must include "Sources Sought Number SS-IHS1523710". The deadline for receipt is May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. All responses must be received by the deadline to be considered. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation. HHS/OMAS may issue a RFQ based on responses. There is NO solicitation available now. No claims against HHS will arise from responses or use of information. HHS/OMAS may publish a solicitation later, but responses to this notice are not responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality:

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.

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