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The Indian Health Service is forecasting the acquisition of IT equipment and supplies essential for supporting both clinical and administrative operations. This procurement is intended to ensure the agency can effectively fulfill its mission through the provision of necessary technological infrastructure and materials. The process is being managed by the Indian Health Service, with Decorah Hornemullen serving as the Program Point of Contact and Ella Greybuffalo acting as the Contracting Officer. Interested parties can find further details regarding this opportunity through the official HHS industry forecast portal.

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Indian Health Service is forecasting the acquisition of IT equipment and supplies.

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Indian Health ServiceView Agency

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423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

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USA

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AgencyIndian Health Service

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Indian Health Service

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Decorah Hornemullen

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IT equipment and supplies necessary to support clinical and administrative operations in fulfillment of the IHS mission.

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