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The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is procuring telecommunications services on a sole-source basis for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center in Sacaton, Arizona, from Gila River Telecommunications, Inc., the only provider capable of delivering the required high-capacity, business-grade connectivity without disruptive construction or unacceptable delays. The requirement includes a 100 Mbps symmetric dedicated Ethernet connection, a PRI T-1 circuit, a static IP block, 50 block DID numbers, and six basic business voice lines, with all installation, activation, and network termination services included. The contract is authorized under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), exempting it from competitive procedures due to the absence of alternative providers with existing infrastructure in the area, which would otherwise require extended lead times and jeopardize mission-critical healthcare operations. The North American Industry Classification System code is 517810, with a small business size standard of $40,000,000, and Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is recognized as a potential Native American Indian Economic Enterprise and Small Business Economic Enterprise. The contract has a five-year potential term, starting June 2, 2026, with a base year and four one-year options, each valued at $50,000, for a total potential value of $300,000. The vendor must comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, FCC regulations, and IHS cybersecurity standards, and the government retains final acceptance upon successful installation and validation at the facility. All proposals must be submitted via email to Maliaka Pinkney by 12:00 P.M. EST on May 26, 2026, and must reference notice number NOI-26-IHS1523710. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, and liability is governed by the Federal Tort Claims Act, with federal law prevailing over state law. No formal FAR clauses or evaluation factors were specified beyond the justification for non-competition, and no competitive solicitation is being conducted unless a capable alternative responds and meets the government’s needs.
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Sacaton, AZ, 85147, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) plans to procure, on a sole source basis, telecommunications services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC):
Gila River Telecommunications, Inc.
Box 5015, 7065 W. Allison Road Chandler, AZ 85226
The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 517810 - All Other Telecommunications, and the small business size standard is $40,000,000.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) requires reliable, high-capacity, business-grade telecommunications connection and associated voice services to support healthcare operations. The scope of this project includes acquiring, installing, and activating telecommunications and internet services for the Desert Vision Treatment Center (DVTC). The vendor will provide a 100Mbps x 100Mbps dedicated Ethernet connection, a PRI T-1 circuit, a static IP block, 50 block DID and six Basic Business Voice (POTS) lines as specified in the quote. Deliverables include all required hardware, network terminations, service provisioning, and successful activation of all circuits, ports, and voice lines. Installation charges cover Ethernet port setup, channel termination, PRI activation, and IP block configuration.
A review of telecommunications providers servicing the geographic area of the IHS facility determined that Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is the only provider capable of delivering high-capacity, business-grade telecommunications connection and associated voice services to the facility without significant new construction, extended lead times, or unacceptable risk. No other telecommunications carrier has physical infrastructure or right-of-way access to provide wired telecommunications services to the facility. Installation of alternate infrastructure by another provider would require substantial construction timelines that would delay mission-critical services, regulatory approvals, and extended lead time, resulting in unacceptable disruption to essential healthcare operations.
Based on Market Research, HHS has determined that Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is the only known source that can provide the required facility’s 24-hour healthcare mission and reliance on continuous telecommunications services for patient care and emergency response. Gila River Telecommunications Inc. is the only source reasonably available to meet the Government’s requirements.
This notice is not a request for Telecommunication solicitations. However, if any interested party, especially a Native American Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or a Native American Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), believes it can meet the Government’s needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow HHS to determine if the party can perform the requirement.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist, Maliaka Pinkney, at maliaka.pinkney@hhs.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number NOI-26-IHS1523710 on all correspondence.
***Please reference attached Statement of Work for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be performed.***
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