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Department of Health and Human Services

KSU Telecommunication Services

Solicitation: IHS1522020
Notice ID: ccc83fed10ae45bba4569b68ded92316
TypeSpecial NoticeNAICS 517111DepartmentDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAgencyIndian Health ServiceStateAZPostedJan 07, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueJan 22, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCExpired

Special Notice from INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE • HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: AZ. Response deadline: Jan 22, 2026. Industry: NAICS 517111.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 517111 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 51.

12-month awarded value
$3,529,778
Sector total $168,158,357 • Share 2.1%
Live
Median
$199,370
P10–P90
$113,004$577,235
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
2.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,529,778)
Deal sizing
$199,370 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Kayenta, Arizona • 86033 United States
State: AZ
Contracting office
Window Rock, AZ • 86515 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Daisha Richards
Email
Daisha.Richards@ihs.gov
Phone
9286975076

Agency & Office

Department
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Subagency
NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Window Rock, AZ
86515 USA

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Description

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit, Kayenta, Arizona intends to award a non-competitive, sole sourced purchase order to Navajo Communications Co Inc., for Communication Services.


The anticipated period of performance is a base period of one year from the 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027 with 4 option years. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.


The Proposed Contractor is the only organization uniquely qualified to provide the required services to ensure that there is no interruption in services that could impact direct patient care.


This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. If no affirmative written response is received by January 22,2026, 12:00 MST, the contract will be issued without further notice.


A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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Updated: Jan 07, 2026
Executive summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Special Notice regarding the KSU Telecommunication Services. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS Code 517111, focusing on telecommunications services. Responses are due by January 22, 2026, and detailed information can be accessed on the buyer's website.

What the buyer is trying to do

The IHS aims to procure telecommunications services to enhance communication capabilities within their operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

Work breakdown
  • Review the requirements outlined in the solicitation and attachments.
  • Prepare a proposal that aligns with the telecommunication needs of IHS.
  • Outline a project timeline and resource allocation plan.
  • Develop a pricing strategy consistent with industry standards.
  • Ensure compliance with IHS and federal contracting regulations.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal document.
  • Company qualifications and past performance records.
  • Detailed pricing breakdown.
  • Compliance documents with federal contracting guidelines.
  • References from previous federal contracts.
Suggested keywords
TelecommunicationsFederal contractsIHSNAICS 517111Telecom servicesHealthcare technology
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific requirements for the telecommunications services needed are not provided.
  • Details on performance metrics or expectations are unclear.
  • Information on budget constraints and funding availability is missing.
  • More insights on the geographic scope of services required are not disclosed.
  • Timeline for implementation after contract award is unspecified.

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