Bid guide
How to bid on Specialized Demographic Research & Statistical Analysis Services for IHS
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking capability statements for specialized demographic research and statistical analysis services. This work involves PhD-level expertise to sustain and advance IHS’s demographic products and adjusted vital statistics files for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations.
Specifically, the services include adjusting vital statistics data, calculating life expectancy, and developing population health measures. This information is crucial for IHS to inform resource allocation, budget formulation, and health planning for AI/AN populations, and supports major IHS publications like Trends in Indian Health.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by email no later than 10:00 AM ET on August 10, 2026. This is a request for information, not a solicitation for proposals or quotations. The purpose is to gather information from qualified firms to help the government determine its acquisition strategy.
Capability statements will not be accepted after the due date. The government will use the information provided to assess the availability and capability of potential vendors. A pre-solicitation synopsis and a formal solicitation may be published later based on the responses received.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for firms with PhD-level expertise in demographic research and statistical analysis, particularly with experience related to American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The government's first preference is for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs). The second preference is for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
The relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 518210, Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services, with a size standard of $40 million. Firms should be able to provide services that directly inform public health policy, resource allocation, and health planning.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit a written response via email to [email protected]. The email header must reference the sources sought number, IHS-26-SSN-1527209.
Your response should include your company name, address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code, point of contact information, identification of business size and socioeconomic category (e.g., ISBEE, IEE, SDVOSB), your business size pursuant to NAICS Code 518210, and a capability statement. You must also submit the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (Attachment 2). The maximum length for your submission is five pages.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly demonstrate your firm's PhD-level expertise in demographic research and statistical analysis. Highlight any specific experience with vital statistics data adjustment, life expectancy calculations, or population health measures, especially for American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Ensure your capability statement directly addresses the requirements outlined by IHS. Since ISBEEs and IEEs are preferred, if applicable, clearly state your status and provide the required representation form. Even if you are an SDVOSB, ensure your capabilities are strongly presented. Keep your response concise and within the five-page limit, focusing on relevant experience and qualifications.
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.
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