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Question Request Form.xlsx | XLSX | Apr 21, 2026 |
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-UNITRENDS hardware and software support services for the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU), located in Dulce, NM
Contact and place of performance
Raelynn Ray
Dulce, NM 87528
USA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to CDW Government LLC (UEI: 47QTCA21A0025) for the procurement of UNITRENDS hardware and software support services for the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU), located in Dulce, NM. This requirement is a one-time purchase. No base period or option years will be established...
View moreParties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not cause delays or increased cost, and would fully support the mission objectives of the agency.
The determination to compete or not compete this procurement is solely at the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
This notice is not a solicitation or request for quote.
Questions or comments regarding this Notice of Intent may be directed to Raelynn Ray, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. Please include the following in the subject line: “Notice of Intent Questions Submission – CDW GOVERNMENT LLC.” The deadline for inquiries is 04/28/2026 by COB, 4:30 PM MST.
The Indian Health Service Albuquerque Area Office intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to CDW Government LLC for Unitrends hardware and software support services. This requirement, identified under solicitation number ACQ-IHS-2026-U-00147, serves the Jicarilla Service Unit located in Dulce, New Mexico. The procurement is classified under NAICS 541519 Other Computer Related Services and PSC 7J20 IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE). There is no set-aside designated for this action, which is a one-time purchase with an estimated value below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
The agency is pursuing this sole source action under FAR 6.302-1, as market research indicates CDW Government LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the necessary support to maintain continuity within the existing environment. Unitrends appliances and software are currently utilized at the Jicarilla Service Unit for data backup, system restoration, and disaster recovery operations. These services are essential for sustaining system availability, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining compliance with security and continuity requirements. This action will not include a base period or option years.
The response deadline for this notice is April 30, 2026. Parties may submit a capability statement for the government to consider in determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate, though the final decision remains at the discretion of the government. Inquiries must be submitted to the point of contact, Raelynn Ray, by April 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST. The notice includes one attachment, a Question Request Form in .xlsx format, which was posted on April 21, 2026.
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