What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsThe Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking information from vendors to assess their capabilities to conduct a comprehensive appraisal and evaluation of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) cultural artifacts. This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation.
Scope
- Appraisal and evaluation of American Indian/Alaska Native cultural artifacts.
- Examine, document, and assess artifacts for entry into PMIS.
How to get the bid documents
- Download the 1 document below (no portal account needed)
- Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
- Submit by email before 5:00 PM ET on Oct 8
Details
- Place of performance
- Rockville, Maryland
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation no.
- FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL
- Category
- IT & Software · beta
- Size standard
- $21M revenue SBA table, NAICS 519210
- Delivery location
- 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD from attachment p.1
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- None since Sep 30
- Contact
- Natasha Bitsoi
- Office
- INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE · DIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQ
Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance. Check the bid documents.
Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation.
Key dates
Change log
verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ETNo amendments since posting on Wed, Sep 30; verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET.
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Notice as published
Source Sought/RFI - IHS Native American Art and Appraisal Services
This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) / Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment to issue a solicitation by the Indian Health Service (IHS). We are seeking information from specific type of entities to assess their capabilities to conduct a comprehensive appraisal and evaluation of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) cultural artifacts currently held by the Government. The vendor shall examine, document, and assess each artifact to ensure accurate and complete entry into the Personal Material Inventory System (PMIS).
This effort supports improved accountability, preservation planning, and culturally appropriate stewardship. See attached Source Sought_FY27 for further details and information.
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