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TAO Networking Equipment Refresh

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The Indian Health Service is preparing to refresh all end-of-life networking equipment, including switches and routers, at its Area Office and Casa Grande locations under the TAO Networking Equipment Refresh initiative. This procurement is set as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to compete, with the NAICS code 334210 indicating the focus on communications equipment manufacturing. The effort aims to modernize outdated infrastructure to ensure reliable and secure network operations across key facilities. All work will be performed at the specified locations, though exact addresses are not provided, and the contract will require replacement hardware that meets current operational and security standards. The procurement is forecasted for release in 2026, with the posting date indicating anticipated planning activity, and no formal solicitation number has been issued yet. Bernard Howell serves as the Program Point of Contact for technical and operational inquiries, while Susan Protho, the Contracting Officer, manages the acquisition process. Interested small businesses should monitor the HHS OSDBU portal for the official solicitation, as this is not yet an active procurement but a forecast to allow vendors time to prepare. The goal is to enhance network resilience, reduce maintenance risks associated with obsolete equipment, and support long-term digital infrastructure goals within the Indian Health Service.

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Replace obsolete switches and routers in Area Office, Casa Grande; set aside for small businesses.

Agency

Indian Health Service

NAICS

334210 - Telephone Apparatus ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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SBA

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AgencyIndian Health Service
Contacts2 people available
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Indian Health Service
Office AddressN/A
Contacts
Bernard Howell
Susan ProthoContracting Officer

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Replace all End of Life networking equipment (switches and routers) in the Area Office and Casa Grande

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