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

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a dedicated 300 Mbps Ethernet circuit to support mission-critical VoIP, clinical data, and wireless network services at the White Earth Health Center facility in Ogema, Minnesota. The circuit must meet stringent latency, jitter, packet loss, reliability, and security requirements consistent with healthcare operations. The contractor will be responsible for designing, furnishing, installing, provisioning, testing, and activating the circuit, as well as providing network integration, VoIP and telecommunications support, Wi-Fi and data services, and security and compliance. The contract will have a 12-month base period with 4 option years. Key features of the opportunity include: • Providing a dedicated 300 Mbps Ethernet circuit • Meeting VoIP performance requirements for latency, jitter, and packet loss • Delivering service to the IHS demarcation point within the facility • Ensuring scalability for future bandwidth upgrades • Providing Ethernet handoff via fiber or RJ-45 • Supporting VLAN segmentation for VoIP, data, and Wi-Fi traffic • Supporting Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize VoIP traffic • Ensuring compatibility with existing IHS routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points