Encoder

The Indian Health Service has issued a forecast for a small business set-aside contract titled Encoder, targeting total small business participation under SBA guidelines. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423450, which refers to merchant wholesalers of medical and dental supplies, indicating the software likely supports the distribution, inventory, or administrative functions related to medical equipment or supplies within the health service. The opportunity was posted on May 25, 2026, and is not yet solicited, serving as a preview for potential vendors to prepare proposals. There is no specified place of performance or address, and the contract does not yet include a solicitation number, confirming its forecast status. The program point of contact is Allison Coyle, reachable at allison.coyle@ihs.gov, while Shelton Bruce serves as the contracting officer and can be contacted at shelton.bruce@ihs.gov. Interested small businesses should monitor the official HHS OSDBU portal for the formal solicitation release.