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

Open — responses due 8 Oct 2026 (4 days left) · No Set aside used · Indian Health Service (IHS), HHS · Rockville, MD · NAICS 519210 · Solicitation FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL

Solicitation details

Solicitation number	FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL
Notice ID	37c843aa285b43b4bd0c88100c143456
Agency	Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Sub-agency	Indian Health Service (IHS)
Contracting office	DIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQ
NAICS code	519210 — Libraries and Archives
Product / service code (PSC)	R605
Set-aside	No Set aside used
Notice type	Sources Sought
Posted	30 September 2026
Response deadline	08 October 2026
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.

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Sources Sought_FY27.pdf

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In fiscal year 2026, HHS obligated $10.4M across 2 contract actions under NAICS 519210.
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