2-way communication radios and accessories - multiple sites

The contract solicitation IHS1519589 is a sources-sought notice issued by the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services, exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) as defined by the Buy Indian Act Final Rule. The requirement is for VHF two-way encrypted radios and associated accessories to be delivered to two locations: Sacaton, Arizona, and Wadsworth, Nevada. The scope includes 40 radios with programming, chargers, spare batteries, and a base station for Sacaton, and 15 radios with accessories for Wadsworth, all of which must be new, OEM-authorized products compliant with MIL-STD-810C through G, IP68 water and dust resistance, ADP encryption, OTAP programming, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, and certified under FCC, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 for secure handling of sensitive health information. The vendor must provide a five-year no-questions-asked replacement warranty, on-site training, firmware updates, and proof of authorized distributor status with a signed OEM letter. Proposals must include all required items and optional features as a complete package, and submission is limited to ISBEE-certified small businesses, with disqualification for failure to verify socio-economic status. All communication must be directed to Phillip Wendzillo with the specified subject line, and responses are due by 5:00 PM EST on May 21, 2026. Delivery is required within 90 days of award, with electronic invoicing mandated through IPP.gov and copies sent to PHXAOP-team@ihs.gov, while payments are processed under HHSAR 352.232-71. Technical oversight is managed by Eric C. Blaydes and contract administration by Eugena Crossland, with no split procurement allowed and full compliance with federal regulations on data privacy, equipment durability, and secure communications required.