NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-UNITRENDS hardware and software support services for the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU), located in Dulce, NM
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- ACQ-IHS-2026-U-00147
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- 7J20 It And Telecom - Security And Compliance Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Dulce, New Mexico 87528, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for UNITRENDS hardware and software support services at the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, New Mexico. The intended awardee is CDW Government LLC, identified by UEI 47QTCA21A0025. This is a one-time purchase with no base period or option years, with an estimated total value below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The sole source justification is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing CDW Government LLC as the only responsible vendor capable of providing the required support. The notice was posted on April 21, 2026, and represents a civilian federal contracting opportunity within the Department of Health and Human Services.
The primary objective of this procurement is to maintain critical backup, system restoration, and disaster recovery operations through continued UNITRENDS support, ensuring system availability, data integrity, and compliance with security requirements. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement by the April 30, 2026 deadline, demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government without causing delays or increased costs. The capability statement must show that the submitting vendor can fully support the agency's mission objectives. Eligibility is open to any organization that can provide the requisite UNITRENDS support services, though the Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to pursue competitive procurement. The Government will not bear any costs associated with responding to this notice, and information received will be used only to evaluate the appropriateness of conducting a competitive procurement.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to CDW Government LLC (UEI: 47QTCA21A0025) for the procurement of UNITRENDS hardware and software support services for the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU), located in Dulce, NM.
This requirement is a one-time purchase. No base period or option years will be established under this action. The estimated total value is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
This sole source action is being pursued in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The determination is supported by market research indicating CDW Government LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the required UNITRENDS support necessary to maintain continuity within the Government’s existing environment.
UNITRENDS appliances and software are currently deployed at the Jicarilla Service Unit to support data backup, system restoration, and disaster recovery operations. These services are essential to sustaining system availability, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining compliance with applicable continuity and security requirements. Any lapse in licensing or support would increase operational risk and may result in loss of vendor-supported functionality.
Parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not cause delays or increased cost, and would fully support the mission objectives of the agency.
The determination to compete or not compete this procurement is solely at the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
This notice is not a solicitation or request for quote.
Questions or comments regarding this Notice of Intent may be directed to Raelynn Ray, Contract Specialist, at raelynn.ray@ihs.gov. Please include the following in the subject line: “Notice of Intent Questions Submission – CDW GOVERNMENT LLC.” The deadline for inquiries is 04/28/2026 by COB, 4:30 PM MST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Question Request Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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