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The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit is conducting market research through a sources-sought notice to identify capable firms, with priority given to Indian-owned economic enterprises—both large (IEEs) and small (ISBEEs)—that can provide a site-hosted, evidence-based clinical criteria software and license for use in hospital utilization review processes. This effort is specifically aligned with the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), which takes precedence over Small Business Act set-asides, and the requirement falls under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers with a small business size standard of $47 million. Participation is voluntary and strictly for market research purposes; this notice is not a solicitation, and no financial liability is assumed by the government for any costs incurred in responding. All responses must be submitted by July 9, 2026, at 12:00 pm MST to felecia.chavez@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN – Utilization Review Software, 2026FC0702.” Companies must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission and at award, as mandated by FAR 4.203-1(b). Submissions must include a detailed company profile with UEI, address, primary point of contact, business size, ownership type, socio-economic status certifications such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and explicit identification of Native American ownership. A capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, including past performance on similar projects or existing contracts like GSA or VA Schedules, is required. Indian-owned enterprises must also submit the completed IHS IEE Representation Form in compliance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b), and must maintain eligibility throughout the entire contract period, with immediate notification required if ownership or eligibility status changes. Submission of false or misleading information regarding Buy Indian Act eligibility constitutes a violation of federal law under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and is subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729–3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. Telephone inquiries are not accepted, and no feedback or evaluation will be provided to respondents. The place of performance is Gallup, New Mexico, 87301.
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Gallup, NM, 87301, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Sources-Sought Notice
The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – that can provide a site-hosted, evidence-based clinical criteria software and license for use in a hospital utilization review process.
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 513210 – Software Publishers with a small business size standard of $47m.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by July 09, 2026 at 12:00 pm MST to Felecia Chavez at felecia.chavez@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN – Utilization Review Software, 2026FC0702. Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions
Sources-Sought Notice
The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – that can provide a site-hosted, evidence-based clinical criteria software and license for use in a hospital utilization review process.
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 513210 – Software Publishers with a small business size standard of $47m.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by July 09, 2026 at 12:00 pm MST to Felecia Chavez at felecia.chavez@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN – Utilization Review Software, 2026FC0702. Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
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