300 Mbps Ethernet Circuit for VoIP/Data Services Supporting Telecommunications and Wi-Fi

Project ID: 7571TE26-NOI-IHS1523222 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
Deadline	03/23/26
Posted	03/18/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSC	DG10 - IT And Telecom - Network As A Service
Location	Ogema, MN 56569 United States

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Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) plans to procure, on a sole source basis, 300 Mbps Ethernet Circuit for VoIP/Data Services Supporting Telecommunications and Wi-Fi from:

Paul Bunyan Communications

1831 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), and the small business size standard is 1,500 employees. The Indian Health Service (HIS) White Earth Health Center (WEHC) facility requires a dedicated, high-availability 300 Mbps Ethernet circuit capable of supporting mission-critical VoIP, clinical data, and wireless network services. The service must meet stringent latency, jitter, packet loss, reliability, and security requirements consistent with healthcare operations. A review of telecommunications providers servicing the geographic area of the IHS facility determined that Paul Bunyan Communications is the only provider capable of delivering a 300 Mbps dedicated Ethernet circuit to the facility without significant new construction, extended lead times, or unacceptable risk. Other providers do not have existing fiber infrastructure at or near the facility, or cannot meet required bandwidth, performance, or reliability requirements, or require excessive construction timelines that would delay mission-critical services. Based on Market Research, HHS has determined that Paul Bunyan Communications is the only known source to provide the required dedicated 300 Mbps Ethernet service with existing infrastructure, meeting IHS performance and reliability requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or small business, believes it can meet the Government's needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Questions related to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer, Miguel Diaz, at miguel.diaz@hhs.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on Friday, March 20, 2026 (03/20/26). Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer, Miguel Diaz, at miguel.diaz@hhs.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on Monday, March 23, 2026 (03/23/26). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number 7571TE26-NOI-IHS1523222 on all correspondence. ***Please reference attached Statement of Work for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be performed.***

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking to procure a 300 Mbps Ethernet Circuit on a sole source basis from Paul Bunyan Communications. This acquisition aims to support telecommunications and Wi-Fi services at the Indian Health Service White Earth Health Center, which requires a dedicated, high-availability circuit for mission-critical VoIP and clinical data operations. The decision to procure from Paul Bunyan Communications is based on market research indicating that they are the only provider capable of delivering the required service without significant new construction or unacceptable risk. Work Details The contractor shall provide a dedicated 300 Mbps Ethernet circuit to support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), wired data, and Wi-Fi services at the IHS facility. Specific tasks include: 1. **Ethernet Circuit Provisioning**: Design, furnish, install, provision, test, and activate a dedicated carrier-grade Ethernet circuit with 300 Mbps symmetric bandwidth. Ensure compliance with VoIP performance requirements for latency, jitter, and packet loss. 2. **Network Integration**: Provide Ethernet handoff via fiber or RJ-45, support VLAN segmentation for VoIP and data traffic, and ensure compatibility with existing IHS infrastructure. 3. **VoIP and Telecommunications Support**: Support standard VoIP protocols including SIP and RTP while maintaining voice quality suitable for healthcare communications. 4. **Wi-Fi and Data Services**: Ensure sufficient throughput for enterprise Wi-Fi supporting multiple users and access points. 5. **Security and Compliance**: Comply with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, HHS, and IHS IT security requirements while protecting against unauthorized access. 6. **Testing and Acceptance**: Perform end-to-end testing of the Ethernet circuit including throughput validation and provide written test results prior to Government acceptance. Period of Performance The period of performance is set for 12 months with four option years. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at the Indian Health Service White Earth Health Center located at 40520 County Highway 34, Ogema, MN 56569.

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