Telecommunications Service
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), intends to procure telecommunications services on a sole source basis for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC) in Sacaton, AZ. The intended awardee is Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. This is a Special Notice to justify the sole source acquisition, not a request for solicitations. However, interested parties, particularly Native American Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), may submit capability statements for consideration.
Purpose & Scope
The IHS Navajo Area requires reliable, high-capacity, business-grade telecommunications and voice services to support critical healthcare operations at DVYWC. The scope includes acquiring, installing, and activating a 100 Mbps x 100 Mbps dedicated Ethernet connection, a PRI T-1 circuit, a static IP block, 50 block DID, and six Basic Business Voice (POTS) lines. Deliverables encompass all required hardware, network terminations, service provisioning, and successful activation. The services must meet performance standards including 99% uptime and 24/7 technical support, while complying with FCC, IHS cybersecurity, and HIPAA regulations.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (FAR Part 12 & 13.106-1(b)(1))
- NAICS: 517810 (All Other Telecommunications)
- Small Business Size Standard: $40,000,000
- Place of Performance: Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center, Sacaton, AZ 85147
- Period of Performance: Base period (June 2, 2026 - June 1, 2027) plus four 1-year option periods, extending through June 1, 2031.
Justification & Response
Market research indicates Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is the only provider capable of delivering the required services without significant new construction or unacceptable delays, due to their existing physical infrastructure and right-of-way access.
While this is not a solicitation, firms believing they can meet the Government's needs may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote with sufficient detail for consideration. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Maliaka Pinkney (maliaka.pinkney@hhs.gov) no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. All correspondence must reference notice number NOI-26-IHS1523710. Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.gov to receive an award.