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

Response deadline: Oct 8, 2026; 5:00 PM UTC-04:00
Set-aside: No set-aside; No Set aside used
Notice type: Sources sought
Posted on SAM.gov: Sep 30, 2026; Archives Oct 23, 2026

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.

From SAM.gov’s daily data file, as published on Oct 23, 2026 (UTC). SAM.gov’s latest daily file no longer lists this notice.

Contacts

Natasha Bitsoi · primary
[email protected]

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Attachment 1 on SAM.gov

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