Source Sought/RFI - IHS Native American Art and Appraisal Services
- Client
- Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service
- RFP Number
- ANIM-9829
- Posted
- 10/1/2026
- Category
- Graphics and Animation
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- 519210
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Contact
- Natasha Bitsoi
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Indian Health Service issues this Sources Sought/Request for Information to identify vendors that can provide Native American art and appraisal services in Rockville, Maryland. The buyer requires appraisal for artifacts including rugs, weavings, quilts, framed pictures, pottery, ornaments, blankets, baskets, and various art and gifts from tribes and tribal organizations. Vendors must perform all work offsite at their own office premises. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to submit responses for this opportunity. The buyer seeks proposals to establish the project budget and has not provided submission deadlines, evaluation criteria, or contract terms in the source text.
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL
- Agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Buying office
- Indian Health Service › Division of Acquisitions Policy HQ
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 8, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Sep 30, 2026
- NAICS
- 519210
- Product/service code
- R605
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Rockville, MD
- Contracting contact
- Natasha Bitsoi
[email protected]
Read the official notice 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.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
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