Secondary ISP

The Indian Health Service has issued a forecast for a contract titled Secondary ISP, with a NAICS code of 517112, indicating it relates to telecommunications services. The opportunity was posted on May 25, 2026, and is intended to secure a secondary internet service provider to support the agency’s operational connectivity needs. This is a forecasted acquisition, meaning it is not yet an active solicitation but serves as a preliminary notice for industry stakeholders to prepare for upcoming procurement activity. The place of performance and specific location details have not been provided, suggesting the service may be required across multiple sites under the agency’s jurisdiction. Clarissa John is identified as the Program Point of Contact and Misty Billy as the Contracting Officer, both reachable via their official IHS email addresses. Prospective vendors should use this information to engage with the agency in advance of the formal solicitation, ensuring alignment with technical, operational, and compliance requirements. The notice does not include details on contract value, duration, or set-aside status, and no solicitation number has been assigned yet, indicating that the formal request for proposals has not been released. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor the official OSDBU portal for updates and eventual issuance of a formal invitation to bid.