SAM #SS-REQT-IHS-2026-00173

IHS market research for Bad Elf GNSS receivers and related equipment and support

IHS is researching suppliers for GNSS equipment and related support for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service. - Government buyer - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) - Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE), Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC) - Named OEM - Bad Elf — manufacturer of the requested Flex Standard GNSS receivers. - Anticipated products and services - Approximately 20 Bad Elf Flex Standard GNSS Receivers, Part No. BE-GPS-5500. - Compatible rugged tablets, accessories, and mapping software; quantities and part numbers are not specified. - GNSS equipment training and technical support; quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Notable requirements - IHS is seeking responses from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), and tribally owned businesses that are authorized Bad Elf resellers or distributors. - Respondents are asked to identify their Indian Economic Enterprise representation and provide evidence of Bad Elf reseller or distributor authorization, if available. - This is market research for acquisition planning, not a solicitation or commitment to award; pricing is not requested.

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - SS-REQT-IHS-2026-00173

BAD ELF FLEX GNSS EQUIPMENT

ISBEE / IEE / TRIBALLY OWNED SOURCES

Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) Requiring Activity: Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE), Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC) Notice Type: Sources Sought / Market Research Response Due Date and Time: October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

1. PURPOSE

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), and tribally owned businesses that are authorized resellers or distributors of Bad Elf products.

This notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes to assist IHS in determining the availability of Indian-owned sources capable of supporting an anticipated requirement pursuant to the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, and HHSAR Subpart 326.6.

The primary purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine whether one or more ISBEEs, IEEs, or tribally owned businesses are authorized Bad Elf resellers or distributors capable of supplying the anticipated Bad Elf requirement to the Federal Government.

2. ANTICIPATED REQUIREMENT

IHS anticipates a future requirement for Bad Elf Flex GNSS survey equipment for the Navajo Area IHS Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction.

The anticipated requirement includes approximately twenty (20) Bad Elf Flex Standard GNSS Receivers, Part No. BE-GPS-5500, together with compatible rugged tablets, accessories, mapping software, training, and technical support.

At this stage, IHS is primarily seeking to determine whether there are ISBEEs, IEEs, or tribally owned businesses that are authorized Bad Elf resellers or distributors and are interested in potentially supplying Bad Elf products to the Federal Government.

Pricing is not requested at this time.

3. BUY INDIAN ACT / HHSAR INFORMATION

This market research is being conducted in support of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, and HHSAR Subpart 326.6, Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act.

IHS gives priority to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to the maximum extent possible. If market research does not support a reasonable expectation of obtaining competitive offers from ISBEEs, IHS may consider acquisition strategies involving Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) in accordance with HHSAR Subpart 326.6.

For purposes of this market research:

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) generally means a business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes in which qualifying Indian or Indian Tribe ownership constitutes not less than 51 percent of the enterprise and that otherwise satisfies the applicable ownership, earnings, management, and control requirements of HHSAR 326.601.

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) means an IEE that also qualifies as a small business concern under the applicable criteria and size standards.

Tribally owned businesses are encouraged to respond and should identify whether they qualify as an IEE and/or ISBEE under the applicable HHSAR requirements.

4. INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE REPRESENTATION

In accordance with HHSAR 352.226-4 and HHSAR 352.226-7, respondents representing themselves as an ISBEE or IEE shall submit a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation with their response to this Sources Sought Notice.

The representation shall identify the Indian Tribe or Tribe(s) upon which the respondent relies for its Indian Economic Enterprise status.

Submission of a representation in response to this notice is for market research purposes and does not constitute an award or guarantee that the Government will issue a solicitation.

5. INFORMATION REQUESTED

Interested firms are requested to provide a concise response containing the following:

Company Information: Legal business name, business address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and company website, if applicable. Point of Contact: Name, title, telephone number, and email address. Indian Economic Enterprise Status: Identify whether the company is an ISBEE, IEE, tribally owned business, and/or other applicable Indian-owned business classification. Indian Tribe: Identify the Indian Tribe(s), Alaska Native Corporation, or other qualifying Indian ownership upon which the respondent relies for its status, as applicable. Bad Elf Authorized Reseller/Distributor Status: Confirm whether the company is an authorized reseller or distributor of Bad Elf products, including the Bad Elf Flex Standard GNSS Receiver, Part No. BE-GPS-5500. Evidence of Authorization: If the company is an authorized Bad Elf reseller or distributor, provide documentation or other information confirming the company's authorized status, if available. Interest: Confirm whether the company would be interested in receiving a future solicitation for the anticipated Bad Elf requirement. Federal Contract Vehicles: Identify any Federal contract vehicle through which the company can provide Bad Elf products, if applicable, including GSA Multiple Award Schedule, NASA SEWP, or another Government contract vehicle. IEE Representation: Provide the completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation required by HHSAR 352.226-7.

The Government is not requesting pricing, quotations, or proposals in response to this notice.

6. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to:

Jesse Weidow Contract Specialist U.S. Department of Health and Human Services jesse.weidow@hhs.gov

Email Subject: Sources Sought – Bad Elf Flex GNSS Equipment – [Company Name]

Responses are due no later than:

October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).

Responses should be concise and contain sufficient information for IHS to determine the respondent's Indian Economic Enterprise status and whether the respondent is an authorized Bad Elf reseller or distributor.

7. DISCLAIMER

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, INVITATION FOR BID, OR COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE AN AWARD.

There is no solicitation available at this time.

This notice is issued solely for information and acquisition planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or make an award.

The Government will not award a contract or order based solely on responses to this notice and will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

Information received may be used by the Government to determine the availability of ISBEE and IEE sources and to develop the acquisition strategy for the anticipated requirement under the Buy Indian Act.

Any future solicitation will be issued separately.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered responses to any future solicitation.

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