Project Information

Bid Title

Source Sought/RFI - IHS Native American Art and Appraisal Services

Issuing Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Sep 30, 2026

Closing Date

Oct 8, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL

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Set Aside

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Project Description

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Source Sought/RFI - IHS Native American Art and Appraisal Services

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Office

DIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQ

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 30, 2026 02:51 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Oct 08, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 23, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: R605 - SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY
• NAICS Code:
  • 519210 - Libraries and Archives
• Place of Performance:
  Rockville , MD
  USA

Description

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.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 5600 FISHERS LANE MAIL STOP 09E70
• ROCKVILLE , MD 20857
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Natasha Bitsoi
• Natasha.Bitsoi@ihs.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 30, 2026 02:51 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC RProfessional, Administrative and Management Support Services

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