DATARAY OPTION YEAR 1

The Indian Health Service has posted a forecast for Option Year 1 of a contract related to patient labels and armband printers and software, with a posted date of May 25, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 334111 indicates this procurement involves the manufacturing of medical and dental equipment, specifically focusing on hardware and software solutions used for patient identification and tracking. The contract opportunity is linked to the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure accurate and efficient patient identification procedures across its facilities, with the printers and software likely supporting compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Jeremy Thomas serves as the Program Point of Contact for technical inquiries, while Karen McDonald is listed as the Contracting Officer responsible for procurement actions. The opportunity does not specify a set-aside designation, location of performance, or solicitation number, suggesting this is a pre-solicitation notice intended to provide market visibility and allow vendors to prepare for a future full solicitation. This forecast signals the agency’s intent to award contract options for continued supply and support of patient label systems, likely to maintain continuity in clinical operations without disruption to existing systems.