SRSU PIC Access System_IHS1523661

The Shiprock Service Unit of the Navajo Area Indian Health Service is seeking a design-build solution to replace existing proximity card access systems with enterprise-grade PIV card access control technology across three healthcare facilities: Northern Navajo Medical Center, Four Corners Regional Health Center, and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center. Approximately 50 current proxy card access devices will be removed and replaced as part of this project, which aims to enhance security and compliance with federal identity verification standards. The effort is centered in Shiprock, New Mexico, and aligns with the Department of Health and Human Services’ commitment to supporting Native American health infrastructure. This solicitation, identified as IHS152661 and titled SRSU PIC Access System, is a Buy Indian Set-Aside opportunity, prioritizing procurement from Indigenous-owned businesses under federal guidelines specific to the Indian Health Service. The request for information was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by July 13, 2026. The contracting office is managed by the Program Support Center Acquisition Management Service, based in Rockville, Maryland, and the primary point of contact is Darnell Harkless at the provided email address. The project underscores a broader initiative to modernize physical security systems in tribal healthcare facilities while ensuring compliance with federal mandate and supporting economic development within Native communities.