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Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS) Portland Area Service Units, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors. The objective is to secure a web-based Clinical Pharmacology database (Clinical Pharmacology Powered by ClinicalKey) subscription service. This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by May 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for continued access to a web-based clinical pharmacology database for authorized pharmacy and medical staff within the IHS Portland Area Service Units. The service must provide:
- A subscription-based, web-accessible clinical pharmacology information resource.
- Up-to-date drug information (indications, dosing, contraindications, interactions, safety).
- Access for authorized users across multiple Service Units.
- Availability throughout the period of performance with content updates.
- Customer support for access/account issues.
- No physical software, equipment, or local installations are required.
- No Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) shall be stored or accessed by the contractor.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated NAICS: 541519 - Other Computer Related Services-Information Technology Value Added Resellers
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: 07/10/2026 - 07/09/2027
- Option Year 1: 07/10/2027 - 07/09/2028
- Option Year 2: 07/10/2028 - 07/09/2029
- Option Year 3: 07/10/2029 - 07/09/2030
- Questions Due: May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Responses Due: May 31, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 21, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This Sources Sought is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).
- Vendors MUST be IEEs (at least 51% Indian owned and controlled).
- Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
- The Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form must be completed to self-certify eligibility.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested companies should review the attachments and submit a response addressing all listed information. Responses should include:
- A cover letter with company name, UEI, contact details, GWAC/GSA Schedule (if applicable), business size, company type, teaming arrangements, and the completed IEE Representation Form.
- Information provided will assist the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and determining future solicitation approaches.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided. Responses will not be considered adequate responses to a future solicitation.