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The Indian Health Service is forecasting a contract for the areawide lifecycle replacement of video codecs to support telemedicine services across various clinics and emergency rooms. This project is categorized under NAICS code 423430 and is designated as a total small business set-aside. The procurement is managed by the Indian Health Service, with Brenda Steiger serving as the program point of contact and Valerie Heartbroker acting as the contracting officer. This initiative aims to refresh existing video hardware to ensure the continued delivery of telehealth capabilities throughout their network of facilities.

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IHS small business set-aside for areawide video codec replacement for telemedicine services.

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423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

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AgencyIndian Health Service

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Indian Health Service

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Brenda Steiger

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Valerie HeartbrokerContracting Officer

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Lifecycle replacement of video codecs for ERs and clinics for telemed

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