IHS Partnership Conference - new solicitation

The Indian Health Service is issuing a forecast for logistics support services in connection with the ORAP and OIT Partnership Conference, targeting a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, ensuring eligibility is restricted to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The contract falls under NAICS code 561920, which encompasses other support services, indicating the scope involves event coordination, venue management, travel arrangements, participant services, and other logistical functions necessary to execute the conference successfully. The solicitation is posted with a forecast date of May 25, 2026, suggesting the formal procurement process will follow later, allowing interested small businesses time to prepare proposals. Point of contact for program inquiries is Felicia Roach at felicia.roach@ihs.gov, while Darryl Smith serves as the contracting officer with authority over award and compliance matters at darryl.smith@ihs.gov. Although specific details like location, budget, or performance timelines are not yet defined, the place of performance and organizational details are pending, indicating the event’s physical or virtual venue has not been finalized. Contractors are expected to be prepared to deliver comprehensive logistics support to facilitate a high-profile federal interagency gathering, with all services required to align with IHS operational standards and small business participation mandates.