4th Annual Buy Indian Industry Day - HHS/DOI - OKC

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<p>The Indian Health Service is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Buy Indian Industry Day, co-hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of the Interior (DOI),&nbsp;and APEX Accelerators. This event is taking place on April 27&ndash;28, 2026, at the OKANA Conference Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.</p> <p>&ldquo;Buy Indian Industry Day reflects our commitment to strengthening partnerships with Indian-owned businesses and expanding economic opportunity across Indian Country,&rdquo; said IHS Chief of Staff Clayton Fulton. &ldquo;By increasing access to federal contracting opportunities, we support&nbsp;tribal sovereignty, promote economic self-determination, and help build stronger, healthier communities.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Buy Indian Act of 1910 authorizes IHS and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to give preference to Indian-owned and controlled businesses when&nbsp;procuring&nbsp;goods and services, supporting the growth of&nbsp;tribal economies.&nbsp;Buy Indian Industry Day will provide Indian-owned businesses with:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Information on upcoming contracting opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Guidance on the Buy Indian Act procurement process&nbsp;</li> <li>Networking opportunities with IHS and BIA leadership and contracting officials&nbsp;</li> <li>Resources to help businesses successfully compete for federal contracts&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>In&nbsp;fiscal&nbsp;year 2025,&nbsp;the&nbsp;IHS awarded over $515 million&mdash;28.5&nbsp;percent&nbsp;of eligible contract dollars&mdash;to Indian-owned economic enterprises. Increased participation in federal procurement strengthens&nbsp;tribal economies, creates jobs, and reinvests resources locally, contributing to stronger health systems and improved health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.&nbsp;</p> <p>The event underscores IHS&rsquo;s continued focus on maximizing the use of the Buy Indian Act and expanding access to federal contracting opportunities across Indian Country.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Event Details:</strong>&nbsp;<br /> April 27-28, 2026&nbsp;<br /> OKANA Conference Center&nbsp;<br /> 639 First Americans Blvd.&nbsp;<br /> Oklahoma City, OK 73129&nbsp;</p> <p>DAY 1: Training Sessions - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM</p> <p>DAY 2: One on One Matchmaking Meetings - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM</p> <p>This event is co-hosted by all 6 Native APEX Accelerators, and will have one day of training sessions, and one day of matchmaking with HHS and DOI buyers!&nbsp;<strong>There is no charge to attend!</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview of the Event</strong></p> <p>Participants will:</p> <ul> <li>Engage with federal agencies and Tribal organizations on acquisition priorities and partnership opportunities</li> <li>Participate in matchmaking sessions to foster connections between government and industry</li> <li>Explore strategies to strengthen Tribal economies through federal procurement</li> <li>Gain insight into small business opportunities aligned with mission needs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Registration</strong></p> <p>Registration for both the conference and matchmaking sessions is required and can be completed at:<br /> https://mbmgo.com/event/hhsbuyindianindustry</p> <p><strong>Hotel Accommodations</strong></p> <p>Attendees may reserve hotel accommodations at the event venue using the link below.</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>This event serves as a key platform to promote collaboration across government and industry while advancing procurement strategies that support Tribal businesses and economic resilience.</p> <p>Questions?? Email apex@ncaied.org</p> <p>**RESPONSES TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE ARE DIRECTED TO THE INFORMATION ABOVE AND THE LINKS BELOW**</p> <p><strong>DECLARATION</strong></p> <p>THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND OUTREACH PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, OR COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT.</p>

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