Pluralsight Software License
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), Phoenix Area Office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Single-Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to acquire Pluralsight licenses for IT workforce training and professional development. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Proposals are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide subscription access to the Pluralsight "Everything" License for the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS), Department of Information Resource Management (DIRM). This includes the full content library (Skills, ACG courses, hands-on labs, sandboxes), unlimited certification practice exams, and interactive courses. The contractor will provision approximately 30 licenses via a centralized administrative dashboard, provide tools for managing user access, ensure seamless user transition with historical data, offer comprehensive reporting capabilities, and provide technical support. The primary place of performance is the Phoenix Area Office, with services extending to various PHS Indian Hospitals and Health Centers within the area.
Contract Details
- Type: Single-Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), Firm-Fixed Price (BPA calls also firm-fixed price).
- Duration: Five (5) years from the Date of Award.
- Set-Aside: Exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C § 47) and HHSAR Subpart 326.6.
- Estimated Quantity: Approximately 25 to 50 licenses annually (no minimum guaranteed).
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, by 21:00:00Z.
- Published: March 3, 2026.
- Submission: Electronic via email to marilyn.duran@ihs.gov.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Non-price factors evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis include:
- Technical Capability and Understanding of the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Relevant Experience and Past Performance.
- Privacy, Security, and Systems Access (compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and IHS IT security policies). Price will be evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, completeness, and mathematical accuracy.
Special Requirements
This is a brand-name specific acquisition for Pluralsight due to its unique proprietary assessment methodologies (Skill IQ, Role IQ), analytics for benchmarking, and the need to maintain continuity of existing workforce analytics and training history. Offerors must submit a completed and signed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form to confirm eligibility. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required, outlining terms for handling Protected Health Information (PHI). The Department of Health & Human Services, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, is exempt from Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax and Use Tax, requiring vendors to apply this exemption.