Telecommunications Service

A. Introductory: This is a Sources Sought set aside for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic (ISBEE). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought # IHS1523710 is to obtain telecommunications services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC) located at 214 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a reliable, high-capacity, business-grade telecommunications connection and associated voice services to support healthcare operations. B. Project Description: B.1 Background: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally recognized tribes grew out of the special government to government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for the Indian people. The goal is to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS currently provides health services to approximately 1.5 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to more than 557 federally recognized tribes in 34 states. Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) administers health centers and hospitals providing health care to approximately 201,583 members of the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian tribe in the United States and has the largest reservation, which encompasses more than 25,516 square miles in northern Arizona, western New Mexico, and southern Utah, with three satellite communities in central New Mexico. The NAIHS is the primary provider of inpatient, ambulatory care, preventive and community health, and environmental health services for members of the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. B.2 Requirements: Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS) is conducting market research to prepare for the continued requirement of providing telecommunications services to the Indian Health Service (IHS). The Contractor shall provide telecommunication services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC) located at 214 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a 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. C. Eligible Vendors: Businesses must be Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) (at least 51% Indian owned and controlled). Business size and type of business (e.g., ISBEE/IEE, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.). All respondents should be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https://www.sam.gov. Submission of Invoices: The contractor will submit invoices in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(g) on a monthly basis. D. Anticipated Period of Performance: The anticipated start of performance is for a base + 4 years. The estimated start date for the base period of performance is June 2, 2026 – June 1, 2027. E. Compliance Requirements: The ISP must comply with: • All FCC and telecommunications regulations • IHS cybersecurity requirements for static IP services • HIPAA-related expectations for transmission security   F. Exclusions: As noted in the quote, the ISP shall not include construction costs unless separately itemized. Internal facility cabling, LAN equipment, switches, and PBX systems are out of scope. The contractor shall comply with the following listed regulations: - Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a - Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties | Privacy Act of 1974 - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - eCFR :: 45 CFR Part 164 -- Security and Privacy - CFR 42 Part 2 - eCFR :: 42 CFR Part 2 -- Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records. G. Required Services and Deliverables: Telecommunication Service and all associated services shall be performed at: Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center, 198 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147 G.1 Dedicated Internet Connectivity: The ISP shall provide a 100 Mbps × 100 Mbps dedicated