ISBEE or IEE Authorized Distributor for F5 BIG-IP Enterprise Licensing, Maintenance and Technical Support

See attachment. — The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 — and HHSAR Subpart 326.71 (Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act), as revised by HHSAR Class — Deviation 2026-25 (effective October 1, 2026), to identify qualified sources capable of furnishing — the brand-name FS Networks, Inc. ("FS") products, licensing, and support described below. This — notice is specifically intended to determine whether there is a reasonable expectation of receiving — two or more competitive offers from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and/or Indian Small — Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), as those terms are defined at HHSAR 326. 7101, prior — to IHS determining its final competition and acquisition strategy. — IHS currently operates an FS BIG-IP/Local Traffic Manager (LTM) enterprise platform supporting — network and application services at its Headquarters Data Centers in Albuquerque, NM, and — Rockville, MD. The current FS support contract (IHS Order 75H70424F80005, via NASA SEWP) — expires December 14, 2026. The renewal requirement must begin December 15, 2026, with no — lapse in FS licensing, entitlement, or manufacturer support. — The requirement transitions IHS from a hardware warranty/support model to FS's current — Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA)/flexible-consumption configuration ("Option 3"), while — retaining the existing FS BIG-IP/LTM platform. This is a brand-name FS requirement based on — IHS's existing investment in FS-specific infrastructure, staff training, application configuration, — and security validation. IHS personnel will perform all physical installation; no contractor access — to IHS systems, networks, or data is anticipated under the base requirement.

See attachment. — The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 — and HHSAR Subpart 326.71 (Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act), as revised by HHSAR Class — Deviation 2026-25 (effective October 1, 2026), to identify qualified sources capable of furnishing — the brand-name FS Networks, Inc. ("FS") products, licensing, and support described below. This — notice is specifically intended to determine whether there is a reasonable expectation of receiving — two or more competitive offers from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and/or Indian Small — Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), as those terms are defined at HHSAR 326. 7101, prior — to IHS determining its final competition and acquisition strategy. — IHS currently operates an FS BIG-IP/Local Traffic Manager (LTM) enterprise platform supporting — network and application services at its Headquarters Data Centers in Albuquerque, NM, and — Rockville, MD. The current FS support contract (IHS Order 75H70424F80005, via NASA SEWP) — expires December 14, 2026. The renewal requirement must begin December 15, 2026, with no — lapse in FS licensing, entitlement, or manufacturer support. — The requirement transitions IHS from a hardware warranty/support model to FS's current — Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA)/flexible-consumption configuration ("Option 3"), while — retaining the existing FS BIG-IP/LTM platform. This is a brand-name FS requirement based on — IHS's existing investment in FS-specific infrastructure, staff training, application configuration, — and security validation. IHS personnel will perform all physical installation; no contractor access — to IHS systems, networks, or data is anticipated under the base requirement.