Native Health Education Television Subscription Services - ISBEE/IEE and Other Small Businesses
Contact and place of performance
Dekovan Cook
Phoenix, AZ 85016
USA
The Government is not seeking generic marketing materials or standard capability statements that do not specifically address the requirements identified in this notice. Responses shall demonstrate clear relevance and direct capability to provide the contemplated services described herein. SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) / Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Capability Inquiry Nati...
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The contemplated requirement consists of subscription-based television programming and content delivery services designed to provide culturally relevant health education programming for American Indian and Alaska Native patients, visitors, and staff located within Indian Health Service healthcare facilities.
The Government is contemplating establishment of a single-award or multiple-award Area-wide acquisition vehicle, which may include a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, or other appropriate contractual instrument, to support multiple healthcare facilities throughout the Phoenix Area.
The contemplated requirement may support up to seven (7) healthcare facilities; however, no minimum utilization, guaranteed usage, guaranteed quantity, or guaranteed number of participating facilities is being provided under this notice or any future acquisition vehicle. Actual ordering and participation will be dependent upon future funding availability, facility participation, and agency need.
Scope of Services:
The contractor shall provide subscription-based health education television programming and related services, which may include, but are not limited to:
Programming should be culturally reflective and appropriate for Native American and Alaska Native audiences and may include topics such as:
Set-Aside Priority:
This sources sought notice is being issued primarily to identify qualified:
in accordance with the Buy Indian Act and applicable acquisition regulations.
If adequate competition among ISBEEs and/or IEEs is not identified, the Government may consider other small business socioeconomic categories and/or unrestricted competition as appropriate.
Interested respondents shall clearly identify all applicable socioeconomic designations, including:
Requested Information:
Response Relevancy Requirement
The Government is not seeking generic marketing materials or standard capability statements that do not specifically address the requirements identified in this notice. Responses shall demonstrate clear relevance and direct capability to provide the contemplated services described herein.
Interested vendors should specifically address their experience and capability related to:
Responses that fail to demonstrate specific relevance and responsiveness to the requirements identified in this notice may not be considered meaningful for market research purposes.
Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement not exceeding five (5) pages addressing the following:
Response Instructions:
Responses shall be submitted electronically to:
Dekovan Cook
[email protected]
Subject Line:
“SS-26-PHX-023 Sources Sought Response – Native Health Television Subscription Services”
Responses are due no later than the date and time specified in SAM.
Disclaimer:
This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only. The Government reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy based on responses received. Participation in this notice is voluntary and does not guarantee participation in any future solicitation or contract award.
The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research under solicitation number SS-26-PHX-023 to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing culturally tailored health education television programming and subscription-based content delivery services. This requirement supports up to seven healthcare facilities within the Phoenix, AZ, area and is designated under NAICS 516210 for Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. The government is contemplating the establishment of a single-award or multiple-award acquisition vehicle, such as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, to provide Native-focused wellness, prevention, and public health messaging to patients, visitors, and staff.
The scope of services includes subscription-based health education programming tailored for American Indian and Alaska Native audiences, covering topics like diabetes prevention, suicide prevention, and behavioral health. The contractor will be responsible for streaming or downloadable media delivery, remote content management, local facility messaging, and hardware or software support. Technical requirements include waiting room programming support, administrative services, content updates, and ongoing playlist management. The procurement utilizes the BICiv (Buy Indian Act) set-aside, though the agency may consider other small business categories if adequate competition among ISBEE/IEE firms is not identified.
Interested firms must submit capability statements demonstrating direct experience with AI/AN health education and multi-facility service delivery by May 22, 2026. Submissions are directed to Dekovan Cook and should address technical capabilities, remote administration, and geographic support capacity. The notice includes three attachments: an IEE Representation Form, the formal Sources Sought document, and a Draft Statement of Work for video delivery and subscription services. This sources sought notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to contract.
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