The Indian Health Service (IHS) is forecasting a recompete contract for phone, internet, and guest WiFi services, with an estimated solicitation release date of January 1, 2025, and an anticipated award date of May 1, 2025. The procurement falls under the Telephone Answering Services NAICS code 561421 and does not have a specific set-aside designation. This opportunity seeks to continue telecommunications infrastructure support for federal facilities.

The contract is expected to be managed through the IHS, with key points of contact including Karen McDonald (Contracting Officer) and Tiffanie Kelly (Facility COR II), both reachable via IHS contact information. While specific award value details for the upcoming contract are not precisely outlined, the previous contract award to the incumbent was valued at $51,251.80, which may provide a baseline for potential budget expectations. The services will likely be delivered in rural areas, potentially focusing on regions in Minnesota where the incumbent operates.

The existing award being recompeted is Contract Number 75H70521P00041, originally awarded to Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative (doing business as Paul Bunyan Communications) on May 20, 2021. The current contract has a firm fixed price of $51,251.80 and a performance period through May 19, 2026, covering phone and internet services for IHS facilities in rural and Ponemah locations. The incumbent contractor has demonstrated capabilities in providing telecommunications services to federal agencies, particularly in rural Minnesota regions.

Paul Bunyan Telecommunications

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