Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft SOW-DV-Circuitfesc.pdf | May 19, 2026 |
Telecommunications Service
Contact and place of performance
Maliaka Pinkney
Sacaton, AZ 85147
USA
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 u...
View moreA 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 [email protected] 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.***
The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole-source contract to Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. for telecommunications and internet services at the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center in Sacaton, Arizona. This acquisition, identified under solicitation number NOI-26-1523710, falls under NAICS 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) and PSC 7G20 (IT and Telecom - Network: Analog Voice Products - Hardware and Perpetual License Software). The project scope includes the installation and activation of a 100Mbps dedicated Ethernet connection, a PRI T-1 circuit, a static IP block, a 50-block DID, and six Basic Business Voice lines. The vendor is responsible for all hardware, network terminations, and service provisioning to support 24-hour healthcare operations and emergency response capabilities.
Market research indicates that Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is the only provider with the existing physical infrastructure and right-of-way access to serve the facility without significant construction delays or service disruptions. While this notice is not a formal request for solicitations, the government will consider capability statements or proposals from interested parties, particularly Native American Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). All responses must provide sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the mission-critical requirements and must be submitted to Maliaka Pinkney by 12:00 P.M. EST on May 26, 2026.
The procurement is being conducted as a special notice for commercial items under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). Documentation for this requirement includes one attachment, a draft Statement of Work titled Draft SOW-DV-Circuitfesc.pdf, which was posted on May 19, 2026. Prospective contractors must maintain valid registration and certification through SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Information received from this notice will assist the government in determining whether a competitive procurement is warranted.
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