Subscription-based Native American/Alaska Native Health Promotion Television System, Phoenix Area IHS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 is conducting Sources Sought market research to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for a subscription-based television system. This system will provide unique, culturally relevant health education video programming to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) across all Phoenix Area Service Units. The goal is to connect AI/AN individuals to critical health education, local programs, and services, focusing on wellness, prevention, and health promotion. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determinations. Responses are due January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST/MSD.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the implementation and ongoing support of a subscription-based television system. Key aspects include:
- Providing all necessary services, supplies, equipment, and support for culturally relevant programming.
- Delivering annual subscription services, including hardware, software, administrative services, and technical support.
- Customizing and downloading health education content as needed for each facility.
- Remotely monitoring player units for operation and uptime, ensuring content compliance with federal guidelines and appropriateness for healthcare settings.
- Facilitating timely sharing of messaging related to health information needs, events, closures, and public health notices.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (BICiv), specifically for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated one (1) base year with four (4) option years.
- Place of Performance: Multiple Phoenix Area Service Units, including Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) and affiliated facilities.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM MST/MSD
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must respond in writing to Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov. Responses should include:
- Company name, Point of contact, FSS/SEWP Contract number (if applicable).
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Tax ID.
- Indication of business category (IEE or ISBEE).
- A capability statement demonstrating relevant experience.
- Manufacturer documentation (if applicable).
- A completed Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form to self-certify IEE status. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.
Responses will be used for market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, with priority given to ISBEE set-asides. An anticipated Best Value tradeoff award method is noted for planning purposes, with preference for solutions offering unique AI/AN health education content.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Dekovan Cook
- Email: Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov
- Phone: 602-364-5018