Sources Sought for Inventory System
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), Great Plains Area Office, is conducting a Sources Sought for Inventory Management Services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. This market research aims to identify Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), or Other Small Businesses capable of providing these services. Responses are due by February 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a contractor to provide a monthly license and support for an inventory management software program. Key tasks include:
- Providing monthly license and support for the inventory management software.
- Installing the licensed software within 10 business days of the contract award.
- Providing four (4) hours of online webinar training for the licensee and staff at no additional charge.
- Ensuring the licensed software performs as warranted, with the licensee inspecting and testing capabilities upon installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated NAICS: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services (as per capability statement instructions)
- Product Service Code: DA10 - Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS or Subscription)
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (BICiv)
- Period of Performance: One year from the date of award (anticipated)
- Place of Performance: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, SD.
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (maximum 10 single-sided pages, 12-point font) via email to Andrea Whipple at Andrea.Whipple@ihs.gov. The subject line must include "Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1521564". The statement should include:
- Overview of opinions on the requirement's feasibility and innovative ideas.
- Details on current capability, capacity, prior similar events, organizational experience, and past government contracts.
- UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone).
- Indication of current certified small business status on the first page.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation by IHS. A contract will not be awarded based on responses, nor will respondents be compensated for submissions. IHS may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) following this market research. Payment for any resulting award will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).