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

The Indian Health Service is conducting market research to identify qualified firms that can provide comprehensive appraisal, documentation, and preservation recommendations for American Indian/Alaska Native cultural artifacts currently held by the agency. The effort involves examining approximately 75+ artifacts stored at the IHS facility in Rockville, MD, entering detailed data into the Personal Material Inventory System (PMIS), and advising on culturally appropriate stewardship and display. The agency seeks detailed capability statements and past‑performance evidence from ISBEE/IEE or small businesses under NAICS 519210. • Scope includes appraisal, documentation, condition assessment, and recommendations for securing, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts. • Respondents must be registered in SAM and meet the ISBEE/IEE or small‑business eligibility criteria. • Submissions are due by 5:00 PM EDT on October 8, 2026, via email to the listed point of contact.