SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: VistA Imaging System
Overview
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Kayenta Service Unit, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms for the replacement of the VistA Imaging System and associated HPE-branded hardware/OS configurations in Kayenta, AZ. This market research will inform future acquisition strategies, prioritizing Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE/ISBEE). Responses are due by June 11, 2026, 5:00 PM MST.
Purpose & Scope
This SSN aims to identify potential sources, particularly IEEs and ISBEEs, for a requirement involving the replacement of the VistA Imaging System and the provision of HPE-branded hardware and validated operating system configurations for VistA Imaging deployment. The information gathered will help the contracting office determine its acquisition strategy, including competition and potential set-asides under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
Opportunity Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (This is NOT a solicitation)
- Agency: Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit (Department of Health and Human Services)
- Place of Performance: Kayenta, AZ
- NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services (Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 Million)
- PSC Code: DA10 – Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS or Subscription) involved with Application Development Projects and Off-the-Shelf Business Software.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Flora Washington (flora.washington@ihs.gov) by June 11, 2026, 5:00 PM MST. The email subject line must be "SSN - VistA Imaging System Upgrade, IHS1527250." Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name, Address, Primary Point of Contact, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), Native American ownership, and SAM.gov representations/certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described government requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA or VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Required for Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs). This form, attached to the notice, is a self-certification of eligibility as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act, requiring specific company and ownership details.
Important Notes
This notice is for market research only; it is not a solicitation. The government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.