IHS1522809 Broadcasting Services

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises capable of providing professional radio broadcasting services to deliver vital public health messages to communities in the Navajo Area and surrounding regions. This action is conducted under the authority of the Buy Indian Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the HHS Acquisition Regulation, with the requirement set aside exclusively for Indian-owned businesses as defined under HHSAR 326.601. Respondents must self-certify their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise with at least 51% Indian ownership, and this certification must remain valid from the time of submission through contract award and performance. The notice requires participation from businesses registered in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and mandates immediate written notification if eligibility is lost during any phase of potential performance. Providing false or misleading information in support of the Buy Indian Act set-aside is subject to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and fraudulent claims during performance may trigger liability under the False Claims Act and related statutes. The North American Industry Classification System code for this requirement is 516110, and the place of performance is Gallup, New Mexico. All responses are due by June 30, 2026, and this notice is strictly for market research purposes with no solicitation, evaluation criteria, or contract award anticipated at this stage. The posting was issued on June 24, 2026, by the Omas Strategic Buying Center - Professional Services under the Department of Health and Human Services, with Ratonya Harris serving as the point of contact.