REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - OFFICE SPACE LEASING FROM FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES

Request for Information (RFI)

Office Space Leasing from Federally Recognized Tribes

A. Introduction

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources of office space available for lease from Federally Recognized Tribes.

This RFI is issued in accordance with the IHS leasing authority under Public Law 94-437 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act), as amended. The purpose of this notice is to gather information from Tribes interested in providing office space to support IHS operations.

This is a market research tool and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to enter into a lease agreement.

B. Background

Due to the transition back to increased in-person work and the resulting need for additional workspace, IHS has identified a shortfall in available office space under current General Services Administration (GSA) leases.

To address this need and to support Tribal self-determination and economic development, IHS seeks to identify leasing opportunities directly with Federally Recognized Tribes.

C. Purpose

The purpose of this RFI is to:

Identify available office space owned or controlled by Federally Recognized Tribes;

Gather information on facility capabilities, locations, and leasing terms;

Assess market conditions and Tribal interest in leasing office space to IHS;

Support future acquisition planning.

D. Eligibility

Responses are limited to Federally Recognized Tribes or Tribal entities authorized to lease property.

E. General Space Requirements

Respondents are encouraged to provide information on available office space that generally meets the following criteria:

Office space suitable for administrative and clinical support functions;

Compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, and accessibility requirements (e.g., ABAAS);

Availability of utilities, including electricity, water, HVAC, and telecommunications infrastructure;

Adequate parking for employees and visitors;

Flexible square footage (please specify available rentable square footage);

Availability timeline (existing space or planned construction);

Geographic location (on or near Tribal lands preferred).

F. Information Requested

Interested Tribes should provide the following information:

1. Tribal name and point of contact information;
2. Location of the proposed facility (address and description);
3. Description of available space (square footage, layout, condition);
4. Current use of the space and readiness for occupancy;
5. Description of utilities and infrastructure;
6. Compliance with applicable codes and accessibility standards;
7. Parking availability and site access;
8. Proposed lease terms (if available), including:
9. Lease rate (per square foot, if known);
10. Lease duration;
11. Services included (e.g., maintenance, security, janitorial);
12. Photos, floor plans, or site drawings (if available);
13. Any additional information relevant to the suitability of the space.

G. Submission Instructions

Responses to this RFI should be submitted electronically via email to the Lease Contracting Officer identified below.

Submission Deadline: 05 June 2026 at 3:00pm CST

Point of Contact:

Melissa D. Warmath

Chief of OEHE Acquisitions

Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Engineering Services

1301 Young Street, Suite 840

Dallas, TX 75202

Email: melissa.warmath@ihs.gov

H. Disclaimer

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, quotations, or bids. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this RFI.

Responses will be used to inform future acquisition strategies and may result in a formal solicitation at a later date.

I. Questions

Questions regarding this RFI may be submitted to the Point of Contact listed above by 29 May 2026 at 3:00pm CST.