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Community Health Immunization Resources

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.DIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQ · Response deadline: Tue, 13 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking services for Community Health Immunization Resources. The work falls under NAICS code 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. This broadly covers specialized consulting services that apply scientific expertise and technical knowledge to help organizations solve problems, improve processes, or implement programs.

In the context of IHS and community health immunization, this type of consulting work typically involves designing, implementing, or improving immunization programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. IHS provides federal health services to members of federally recognized Tribes, so resources developed under this contract would likely support vaccination outreach, education, program evaluation, or technical assistance to IHS facilities and Tribal health programs.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) program. To qualify, a business must be certified as an ISBEE through the U.S. Small Business Administration or the relevant certifying authority. ISBEE status requires that the business is a small business owned and controlled by one or more American Indians or Alaska Natives, and that it meets other eligibility requirements established by the SBA.

Eligible firms must be registered in SAM.gov and have their ISBEE certification reflected in their SAM profile. Non-ISBEE firms, including 8(a), HUBZone, or other small disadvantaged businesses without specific ISBEE certification, are not eligible for this set-aside.

Firms should verify their NAICS code eligibility — 541690 has a size standard that see the solicitation to confirm threshold.

How to put together a competitive bid

For a health consulting services opportunity with a short fuse (approximately four days from posting to deadline), focus on these priorities:

Demonstrate relevant domain expertise. Highlight prior work in immunization programs, Tribal health systems, or public health consulting. IHS-specific experience, including knowledge of the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) system, Tribal self-governance compacts, or Indian health policy, is particularly valuable.

Emphasize community engagement capacity. Successful immunization programs in Native communities require culturally appropriate approaches. Describe your firm's relationships with Tribal communities, experience with Indigenous health research ethics, or staff with relevant cultural and linguistic competencies.

Show technical capabilities in 541690 scope. This includes program evaluation, data analysis, training development, or technical assistance — specify which services you will provide and attach relevant past performance references.

Pricing strategy. Combined synopsis/solicitation notices often use simplified acquisition procedures. Review the solicitation for contract type (likely firm-fixed-price or time-and-materials), any ceiling values, and whether the government seeks a single-award or task-order vehicle.

Compliance checklist. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active, ISBEE certification is current, and any required representations or certifications are completed in the online bid system.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number 75H70427Q00002 — the deadline is October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, leaving minimal time to prepare.

2. Verify ISBEE certification status in SAM.gov and gather required documentation.

3. Submit questions if any requirements are unclear; note whether the solicitation allows pre-bid inquiries given the compressed timeline.

4. Monitor SAM.gov for any amendments that may extend the deadline or modify requirements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →