Client Technological Engagement (CTE) with Tribal Partners
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the DIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQ, has issued Sources Sought Notice #75H70426Q00020 for market research purposes. This notice seeks information from potential vendors capable of providing Client Technological Engagement (CTE) platforms to support Tribal Partners. The goal is to assess industry capabilities and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
IHS requires commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) CTE patient-level and system-level platforms that meet specific requirements:
- A. Patient-level CTE Platform: A mobile-first Software as a Service (SaaS) application for self-directed and co-managed workflows. Key features include journal, motivation, activity, contact tools, a points-based achievement system, and an administrative portal. Unique capabilities sought are non-commercialized architecture, Tribal-guided traditional medicine aesthetics/processes, multi-entity configuration, API interoperability, crisis navigation, employability pathway development, and resilience/whole-person engagement.
- B. System-level CTE Platform: Requires secure authentication, email verification, deep content crawling, role-based access, aggregated dashboards, and secure knowledge indexing across Tribal-relevant systems. Unique capabilities include a centralized knowledge clearinghouse, Tribal-guided traditional medicine aesthetics/processes, document ingestion/tagging, federated search, national-level aggregated reporting, non-commercial architecture, and Tribal language options.
- C. Technical & Compliance Requirements: Platforms must comply with the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Privacy Act of 1974, OMB Circular No. A-130, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, and Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards. Solutions must support nationwide deployment across all federally operated IHS facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research; prioritization for ISBEE, IEE, and small businesses.
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 05:00 PM ET
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Rockville, MD
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages) addressing:
- Technical Capability: Existing and implementation plans for CTE platforms.
- Relevant Experience: Federal healthcare clients and enterprise-wide CTE platform operations.
- Security & Compliance: Approach to FISMA/NIST, HIPAA, and Section 508.
- Commercial Availability: Confirmation and high-level pricing.
A cover page with specific company information and past performance details are also required. Responses will be assessed with priority given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and then small businesses under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers). Organizations not qualifying under these categories should not respond.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation. Generic capability statements are insufficient. No classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information.