300 Mbps Ethernet Circuit for VoIP/Data Services Supporting Telecommunications and Wi-Fi for remote IHS location.
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing a 300 Mbps Ethernet Circuit for VoIP/Data Services at the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, MN. This notice is for market research purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
IHS requires a dedicated 300 Mbps symmetric Ethernet circuit to support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), wired data, and Wi-Fi services at the specified facility. Key capabilities sought from contractors include:
- Circuit Provisioning: Design, install, provision, test, and activate a carrier-grade 300 Mbps symmetric Ethernet circuit to the IHS demarcation point.
- Network Integration: Provide Ethernet handoff (fiber/RJ-45), support VLAN segmentation, Quality of Service (QoS) for VoIP, and compatibility with existing IHS network infrastructure.
- VoIP & Data Services: Support standard VoIP protocols (SIP, RTP), ensure sufficient capacity for concurrent calls, and provide throughput for enterprise Wi-Fi.
- Security & Compliance: Adherence to FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, HHS, and IHS IT security requirements, including secure traffic segmentation and denial-of-service mitigation.
- Testing & Acceptance: Perform end-to-end testing (throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss) and validate VoIP/Wi-Fi performance.
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Capability to provide SLAs with minimums including ≥ 99.9% availability, ≤ 30 ms latency, ≤ 5 ms jitter, ≤ 0.1% packet loss, and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) ≤ 4 hours, with 24x7x365 monitoring.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 517810 - All Other Telecommunications ($40M size standard)
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Act (specific to HHS), targeting Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).
- Place of Performance: Indian Health Service White Earth Health Center, 40520 County Highway 34, Ogema, MN 56569.
Submission Requirements
Interested IEEs/ISBEEs must submit a capability statement demonstrating:
- Years of experience in providing VoIP/Data Services Supporting Telecommunications and Wi-Fi.
- List of past jobs/contracts.
- Resources and capabilities to provide the services.
- SAM.GOV Unique Entity ID number.
- Proof of meeting the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) definition (51% Indian/Tribe/ANC ownership, 51% earnings to Indians/Tribes/ANCs, management/daily operations controlled by Indians).
- A copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
Response Deadline & Contact
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Submission Email: jesse.weidow@hhs.gov (Subject line must include SS-OMAS-26-HIS-2000)
- Primary Contact: Jesse Weidow (jesse.weidow@hhs.gov)
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation. The Government will use responses to identify capable IEE/ISBEE sources for a potential future requirement.