4th Annual HHS/DOI Buy Indian Industry Day

The U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are hosting the 4th Annual Buy Indian Industry Day and Federal Matchmaking sessions under solicitation number OSDBU004. This special notice outlines a national forum titled “Strengthening Tribal Economies Through Federal Procurement: A Buy Indian Act Small Business Industrial Base Forum,” which is designed to advance the implementation of the Buy Indian Act. The event brings together federal acquisition leaders, program officials, and Native American-owned businesses to align mission requirements with qualified industry partners, reduce barriers to entry, and expand contracting opportunities.

The event is scheduled for April 27–28, 2026, at the OKANA Conference Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a response deadline of April 27, 2026. Co-hosted by all six Native APEX Accelerators, the program includes one day of training sessions and one day of matchmaking with buyers from both participating departments. This initiative is designated under the ISBEE Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside.

There is no charge to attend the forum, and registration is required via the provided event website or telephone contact. Documentation for this notice includes two attachments: an event flyer and a save-the-date PDF. This collaboration serves as a primary effort to strengthen tribal economies through direct federal procurement engagement.