Core Strengths / Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) 2. 0 Platform Subscription, Phoenix Area IHS
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-PHX-020
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Buy Indian
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Phoenix, Arizona 85004, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service is conducting market research to determine the availability of vendors capable of providing a three-year subscription to the Core Strengths/Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) 2.0 platform from Original Equipment Manufacturer Crucial Learning. The procurement includes SDI 2.0 assessment credits, annual platform subscription access supporting up to 2,500 users, reporting and team analytics capabilities, user guides, training support materials, and implementation and customer support services. The requirement is classified under NAICS Code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with a PSC Code of R408 (Program Management/Support Services). Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to deliver platform setup, ongoing customer and technical support, electronic assessment administration, individual and team reporting, user profile portability, consolidated analytics across multiple locations, and data export functionality in PDF or CSV/Excel formats. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by April 23, 2026, and should be submitted electronically to Dekovan Cook, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov. Vendors not affiliated with Crucial Learning must provide authorization documentation from the OEM confirming their authorization to provide SDI 2.0 products and services to the Federal Government. Responses should not exceed 7 pages and must include company information, business size and socioeconomic status, capability statements, proof of authorization if applicable, relevant past performance, and subcontractor information.
This procurement is designated as a Buy Indian Act set-aside, with priority given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act. The contract structure is Firm-Fixed-Price with a 12-month base year and two 12-month option years for a total potential three-year period. The government anticipates requiring 878 SDI 2.0 assessment credits in the base year and Option Year 1, and 877 credits in Option Year 2, to support enterprise-wide use across nine Phoenix Area IHS locations in Arizona and Nevada, plus additional service units in Utah and Nevada. The government has established a $24.5 million size standard under NAICS 541611 for evaluating small business concerns. Key deliverables include providing administrative platform access within 10 business days of award and enabling full subscription access with available credits within 45 calendar days, with platform availability and support request acknowledgment within one business day required as ongoing performance standards. Offerors must complete the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form to certify eligibility and maintain compliance throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods.
Notice text
NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought / Market Research
Notice ID: SS-26-PHX-020
1. PURPOSE
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to determine the availability and capability of:
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE)
- Other Small Business Concerns
- Other than Small Business Concerns
capable of providing a brand-name requirement for:
Core Strengths / Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) 2.0 platform subscription, assessment credits, and associated support services (OEM: Crucial Learning).
The Government intends to use the results of this notice to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set-aside determinations under the Buy Indian Act and/or FAR Part 19.
2. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with:
- Base Year: 12 months; two 12-month Option Years
The Contractor shall provide a three-year subscription/licensure solution that includes:
- SDI 2.0 assessment credits
- Annual subscription access to the Core Strengths platform (Business Plan up to 2,500 users)
- Reporting, team analytics, and data export capabilities
- Access to SDI-related tools, user guides, and training-support materials
- Implementation and customer support services
The platform must support enterprise-wide use, including portability of individual results, team comparisons, and consolidated reporting across multiple locations.
3. IMPORTANT BRAND-NAME NOTICE
This requirement is for a brand-name product:
Core Strengths / Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) 2.0
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Crucial Learning
Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability to provide the required SDI 2.0 platform, licensing, assessment credits, and associated services.
- Vendors who are not the OEM (Crucial Learning) shall provide documentation (e.g., Letter of Supply or authorization letter) from Crucial Learning confirming their authorization to provide the required SDI 2.0 products and services to the Federal Government.
- Responses that do not include proof of authorization may be considered non-responsive.
4. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms must demonstrate capability to provide:
A. Platform and Licensing
- Access to the SDI 2.0/Core Strengths platform
- Subscription licensing supporting up to 2,500 users
- Annual assessment credits
B. Functional Capabilities
- Electronic administration of assessments
- Individual and team reporting
- Portability of user profiles across teams
- Consolidated analytics across multiple locations
- Exportable data (e.g., PDF, CSV/Excel formats)
C. Implementation and Support
- Platform setup and administrative access
- Ongoing customer and technical support
- Access to training-support materials and user guides
D. Experience and Past Performance
- Experience providing SDI 2.0/Core Strengths or equivalent OEM-authorized solutions
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide implementations
- Experience with Federal or healthcare organizations (preferred but not required)
5. NAICS CODE
NAICS Code: 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Size Standard: $24.5M
Respondents may recommend an alternative NAICS code with justification.
PSC Code: R408 – Program Management/Support Services
6. BUY INDIAN ACT NOTICE AND DEFINITIONS
The IHS Contracting Officer will give priority to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act.
This Sources Sought Notice is being issued, in part, to determine whether this requirement may be set aside for ISBEE firms.
Respondents asserting ISBEE status shall:
- Identify ownership and control structure
- Demonstrate compliance with ISBEE requirements
- Describe how the firm will perform the primary and vital contract requirements
- Identify subcontractors and percentage of work to be performed
7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Responses shall not exceed 7 pages and shall include:
- Company name, address, and SAM UEI number
- Business size and socioeconomic status
- Capability statement addressing Sections 3 and 4
- Proof of authorization from Crucial Learning (if not OEM)
- FSS Contract Number, if applicable
- Relevant past performance
Submit responses electronically to:
Dekovan Cook
Supervisory Contract Specialist
Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov
Subject Line: SS-26-PHX-020 Core Strengths / SDI 2.0 Sources Sought – PAIHS
Submission Deadline: As stated in SAM.gov
Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) for detailed requirements.
8. DISCLAIMER
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding.
The Government reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy based on responses received.
END OF NOTICE
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-PHX-020 Core Strengths SDI.pdf | ||
| Draft Statement_of_Work_Core_Strengths_SDI.pdf | ||
| IEE Representation Form.pdf |
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