Enterprise-Wide Online Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support Resource

Quick Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Acquisition Policy, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing an Enterprise-Wide Online Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support Resource. This market research aims to inform a potential future Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, anticipated to include a base year and four option years. The NAICS code is 561990 (All Other Support Services) with a $16.5M small business size standard. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, 5:00 P.M. EST. Insufficient industry response may lead to a sole source award.

Scope of Work

IHS seeks an enterprise-wide license subscription for an online, evidence-based clinical decision support resource. This resource will provide continuously updated medical and drug information, supporting 24/7 access at IHS hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory healthcare centers across all nine Area Offices. The objective is to improve patient safety and outcomes and serve as a key educational resource for continuing medical education (CME) credits. Key requirements include:

• Enterprise-Level Licensing: Unlimited concurrent access for all IHS health professionals.
• Authentication & Accessibility: Seamless IP-based, federated, VPN, and SSO authentication; access from desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• High Availability: 99.5% uptime with a redundant, fault-tolerant infrastructure.
• Clinical Content: Continuously updated, peer-reviewed topics across major specialties, including diagnostics, treatment, and interactive care pathways.
• Pharmacology & Drug Database: Integrated drug reference with FDA-approved indications, dosing, contraindications, interactions, and a mental health drug tool.
• CME/CE/CPD: Automatic tracking and documentation of ACCME-accredited credits.
• Compliance & Security: Adherence to Section 508, HHS, IHS, federal IT security, and HIPAA. No PII/PHI stored or transmitted outside U.S.-based servers.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (potential FFP contract)
• NAICS: 561990, All Other Support Services ($16.5M Small Business Size Standard)
• Period of Performance (Anticipated): Base year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) + 4 option years (through June 30, 2031).
• Place of Performance: Contractor's location (anywhere within the USA).
• Response Due: May 28, 2026, 05:00 P.M. EST
• Published Date: May 13, 2026

Response Requirements

Interested parties, especially Buy Indian eligible vendors and American Indian/Alaska Native owned businesses, are requested to submit a written response via email. Responses must include:

1. Company name, business size (revenues, employees).
2. Point of contact, mailing address, DUNS, website.
3. POC with authority to clarify responses.
4. Business status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, American Indian/Alaska Native owned).
5. Firm's capability and experience in providing the outlined services, specifically including built-in CME/CE/CPD credits.
6. Description of similar services for government and commercial customers.
7. Anticipated teaming arrangements.
8. Applicable GSA Schedule or other procurement vehicle. Responses must be submitted as PDF or MSWord to Brendon.Moran@ihs.gov. General capability statements will not be accepted.

Additional Notes

This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No payment will be made for submitted responses. The Government reserves the right to use provided non-proprietary information.