Source Sought/RFI - IHS Native American Art and Appraisal Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL
- 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
- 519210 Libraries and Archives
- PSC
- R605 Support- Administrative: Library
- Place of performance
- Rockville, Maryland, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information due October 8, 2026, to identify contractors capable of appraising and evaluating American Indian/Alaska Native cultural artifacts currently held by the government. This is not a solicitation and creates no obligation to award a contract. IHS seeks respondents from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), small business concerns, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB); organizations not meeting these classifications should not respond. Work is performed at IHS headquarters, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland. The contractor shall examine, document, and assess approximately 75 or more unique works of art and other objects for accurate entry into the Personal Material Inventory System (PMIS), with additional artifacts anticipated annually. Services include recommendations on securing artifacts and providing appropriate materials or equipment for display and preservation. NAICS code 519210 (Libraries and Archives) applies; PSC R605 (Support—Administrative: Library) governs. Capability statements must not exceed 15 pages (excluding past performance) and must include cover page, executive summary, technical capability overview, and past performance demonstrating artifact appraisal experience and qualifications. Generic statements are insufficient. Responses must be emailed to Natasha.Bitsoi@ihs.gov by 5:00 PM EDT October 8, 2026, with subject line "SSN-Appraisal Services - Your Company Name."
Notice text
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought_FY27.pdf |
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