T -- Sole Source Set-Aside Acquisition for the Aberdeen Area IHS Diabetes Program.

The Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service intends to award a sole-source, Buy-Indian Set-Aside purchase order to Okiciya Communications, Inc. for the development of an animated patient Mental Health CD ROM designed specifically for the Aberdeen Area IHS Diabetes Program. This project will feature the "Iktomi" styled animated character, for which Okiciya Communications, Inc. holds the copyrights. As a Buy-Indian certified business, Okiciya Communications qualifies for this set-aside procurement under the relevant federal acquisition regulations, specifically FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(a). There will be no competitive solicitation for this acquisition, emphasizing the unique qualifications of Okiciya Communications. The contract, identified by solicitation number RFQ-04-071 and posted on June 23, 2004, falls under the NAICS code 541840, which pertains to specialized professional services. This procurement supports the Aberdeen Area IHS Diabetes Program’s need for culturally relevant educational and mental health resources. Details about the office location, place of performance, and point of contact were not specified in the announcement, but the contract can be referenced through the official government procurement workspace.