Bid guide
How to bid on Fort Belknap Service Unit Telecommunication Service for Indian Health Service
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to find vendors capable of providing materials marketing and e-ordering software system services for the Fort Belknap Service Unit in Harlem, MT. This is a request for information (RFI), not a solicitation for proposals or quotes.
The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors. Your response will help the government refine its acquisition strategy and determine the best approach for a future solicitation.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This RFI was published on July 29, 2026. If you have questions about the RFI content, they must be submitted by email no later than August 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. The government reserves the right to respond to some, all, or none of the questions.
Your capability statement and response are due by email no later than August 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All responses must be received by this specific date and time to be considered. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or pay for information provided.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). To be eligible, your business must be at least 51% Indian owned and controlled.
All responding businesses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers. This RFI is suitable for firms in the technology sector that can provide telecommunication services and related software systems.
How to respond to this RFI
To submit questions or a capability statement, send an email to [email protected]. For questions, the subject line must be “Fort Belknap Service Unit Telecommunication Service”– SS-26-IHS-1523968. Phone calls will not be accepted.
For capability statements, the subject line must also be “Fort Belknap Service Unit Telecommunication Service”– SS-26-IHS-1523968. Your response should provide feedback on any attachments and address all requested information. Include a cover letter with your company name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), contact information, any relevant Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) or GSA Schedules, business size relative to NAICS code 517111, company type as registered in SAM, any teaming arrangements, and an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an RFI, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's capabilities and experience relevant to materials marketing and e-ordering software systems for telecommunication services. Provide enough detail to allow the government to assess your qualifications thoroughly.
Ensure your SAM registration is current and accurately reflects your business size and socioeconomic status, especially your IEE or ISBEE designation. Double-check that all required information for the cover letter is included and accurate. Remember, no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Indian Health Service; the original posting controls.