Vendor Networking Opportunities List.xlsx

This Vendor Networking Opportunities List identifies companies participating in the pre-proposal networking process for RFP 26-86494, a hearing aids, devices, and services solicitation issued by the Indiana Department of Administration on behalf of the Family and Social Services Administration's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services division. The procurement encompasses hearing aids with integrated ear apparatus, hearing aid accessories, assistive listening devices, ear molds, and related services. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Indiana Government Center South Conference Center, with a virtual option available. Written questions are due June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and proposals are due July 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract term is five years from execution with one optional one-year renewal for a potential total of six years, with award recommendation anticipated in September 2026.

The three companies listed as participating in vendor networking opportunities are Bravia Services, LLC (IVOSB and SDVOSB certified), Professional Management Enterprises, Inc. (MBE and SDVOSB certified), and Everett Elite Consulting LLC (MBE and SDVOSB certified). Diversity set-asides apply at 8% for Minority Business Enterprises, 11% for Women Business Enterprises, and 3% for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The vendor must provide at least a 46% discount on all products, maintain separate individual accounts per VRS Counselor or state agency, accept orders through multiple means, and deliver hearing aids to dispensers within two weeks of receiving ear impressions. The vendor must provide a staff audiologist for consultations, yearly training, online tracking, and a primary point of contact responsive within 48-72 hours. The approximate State spend for 2025 was $1 million, though this is an estimate and does not constitute a guaranteed purchase amount. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 180 days from award, and the awarded vendor must extend pricing to other governmental bodies throughout Indiana.