Dental Panoramic X-Ray Unit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Portland Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify responsible vendors capable of providing one (1) brand name only Planmeca ProMax 3D LEC 11X8 W/CALM ULD Dental Panoramic X-Ray Unit for the Western Oregon Service Unit (WOSU) in Salem, Oregon. This notice is for market research purposes to determine the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides, with a preference for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and/or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act. Responses are due by May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a single Planmeca ProMax 3D LEC 11X8 W/CALM ULD Dental Panoramic X-Ray Unit (Part No. CBVT-P-LEC-CALMULD). This is a brand name only requirement, and no substitutions will be accepted. The scope includes:
- Freight and delivery (FOB Destination within 45 days of order).
- Installation (within 15 days of delivery).
- Software and software updates.
- Remote support.
- Onsite operator training during business hours.
Vendors must be authorized resellers for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and installation technicians and trainers must be OEM-certified. Proof of certifications may be requested.
Purpose of Notice & Market Research
This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information on the availability and capability of qualified businesses, including native small businesses, small businesses, and large businesses, across various socio-economic categories (HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, 8(a), Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Businesses). The primary NAICS code is 334517 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary) with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees. The information collected will assist PAIHS in determining the acquisition strategy for this requirement and may also be used for market research for other PAIHS units (Fort Hall, Warm Springs, Yakama) during Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.
Buy Indian Act & IEE Representation
In accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47, Buy Indian Act, preference will be given to ISBEEs and/or IEEs. Respondents interested in leveraging this preference must complete and submit the IHS-IEE-Representation-Form_Jan-2022.pdf to self-certify their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise. This form is crucial for eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.
Response Requirements & Submission
Interested organizations must be registered in SAM.gov. Capability Statements should include:
- Business Name, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email).
- UEI.
- Business Size (SMALL or LARGE) and Type (e.g., Native Owned, SDVOSB, 8(a)).
- Demonstration of capability and capacity to provide the specific brand-name unit and all associated services.
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov in MS Word or Adobe PDF format by Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific. The email subject line must include reference identification number "75H71326Q00030".
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific
- Published: April 27, 2026