Continuity of Operations and Contingency Planning

The contract seeks the development and maintenance of comprehensive contingency procedures to ensure uninterrupted service amid staffing shortages, technology failures, cyber incidents, and natural disasters. These procedures must be designed to safeguard critical operations and maintain service delivery under adverse conditions, with a focus on resilience and rapid response capabilities. The work is subject to the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, meaning only qualified Indian-owned small businesses are eligible to bid, and the performance is expected to occur in the 97305 zip code area. This subcontract, posted under the North American Industry Classification System code 541611, is issued by the Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services. The solicitation opened on May 7, 2026, with responses due by May 23, 2026, providing a seventeen-day window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The emphasis is on delivering robust, actionable, and regularly updated contingency plans that align with federal continuity requirements while addressing the unique operational environments of tribal and healthcare services within the Indian Health Service’s jurisdiction.