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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fy2027omsartappraisal

- Solicitation number: FY2027-OMS-ART-APPRAISAL
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Division of Acquisitions Policy HQ (75H704)
- NAICS: 519210 Libraries and Archives
- Product or service code: R605 Library Services
- Place of performance: Rockville, Maryland
- County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031
- City: Rockville. https://abierto.us/cities/rockville-md-2467675
- First posted: September 30, 2026
- Last posted: September 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37c843aa285b43b4bd0c88100c143456/view

## 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.

## Attachments

- [Sources Sought_FY27.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/f7fc0a8aa420483e8f05ff875254d0c3/download)

## Open now in the same industry

2 open in NAICS 519210.

- American Mathematical Society’s MathSciNet database subscription (W911SD27QA013), due November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/w911sd27qa013
- Library of Congress: Microfilm Inventory Services (030ADV27R0009), due November 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/030adv27r0009

## Publications

- September 30, 2026: Sources sought, due October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 37c843aa285b43b4bd0c88100c143456. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37c843aa285b43b4bd0c88100c143456/view

## Points of contact

- Natasha Bitsoi, Natasha.Bitsoi@ihs.gov

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