Tape Storage

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a future procurement for monthly off-site storage of backup tapes, targeting a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 334112, which pertains to magnetic and optical media manufacturing, indicating the need for specialized handling and storage of physical data media. The contract is still in the forecast phase, with no solicitation number assigned and no set start date, but the posting indicates an anticipated procurement timeline beginning in 2026. Performance location details including city, state, or zip code are not yet specified, suggesting the exact storage facilities have not been determined. Point of contact for program inquiries is David Ponder, while Shelton Bruce serves as the contracting officer, both reachable through official IHS email addresses. The opportunity is exclusively reserved for small businesses, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to fostering small business participation in federal contracting.