Satellite Internet Services

The Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking Satellite Internet Services for 19 locations across central Arizona, northern Nevada, and northwestern Utah through this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement requires Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service with specific performance parameters including 1TB priority data at 40-220Mbps download and 8-25Mbps upload speeds, followed by unlimited data at reduced speeds, with latency between 25-60ms. The contract scope encompasses hardware and installation for 15 locations, hardware-only for 1 location, and integration of 3 existing sites, along with comprehensive 24x7x365 managed support services including live technical support, online reporting portals, consolidated billing, and network monitoring. Vendors must demonstrate strict compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA. The sources sought notice requires responses by August 18, 2025, and interested firms must complete detailed capability statements and Indian Economic Enterprise representation forms.

This procurement is designated as a Buy Indian set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, specifically targeting Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) that maintain at least 51% Indian/Tribal ownership and management control. Responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide comprehensive documentation including DUNS numbers, tax identification, business categories, capability statements, and manufacturer authorization documentation. The contract will serve Indian Health Service facilities ranging from small ambulatory care clinics to full-service hospitals across multiple states including California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), and the IHS Contracting Officer will prioritize ISBEE set-aside opportunities to the maximum extent possible. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the available documentation, as this remains in the market research phase to assess available qualified vendors within the Indian Economic Enterprise community.