Diabetic Shoes & Inserts for Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, ND

Quick Summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a Sources Sought for Diabetic Shoes & Inserts for the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, ND. This is for market research to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing therapeutic footwear. Responses will help determine the appropriate acquisition method and potential set-asides. Capability statements are due by April 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Time.

Scope of Work

The Government seeks vendors to provide therapeutic footwear and inserts for diabetic patients at risk of foot ulceration. Requirements include:

• Extra depth diabetic shoes or custom-molded shoes: Must accommodate custom inserts, be made of quality material (e.g., leather), and have shoe closures.
• Custom-molded and/or prefabricated inserts: Must be total contact, multiple density, removable inlays, molded directly to the patient's foot or model, and retain shape.
• Products must relieve pressure points, accommodate deformities, and prevent skin breakdown.

Vendor Requirements

Interested vendors must demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide properly fitted diabetic footwear and inserts (in-person or remote).
• Accept and fulfill provider prescriptions.
• Ensure proper sizing and fitting to reduce injury risk.
• Deliver products within standard commercial timeframes, with expedited services when needed.
• Possess experience providing diabetic footwear to federal agencies, hospitals, or healthcare systems.
• Demonstrate past performance on similar requirements.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought (informational/planning only, not a solicitation).
• Anticipated Order Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
• Anticipated Period of Performance: One base year (12 months) plus four 12-month option periods (potential total of 5 years).
• Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior).
• NAICS Code: Anticipated 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing); other relevant NAICS will be considered.
• Response Due: April 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
• Published: March 26, 2026.
• Place of Performance: Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility, Belcourt, ND.

Submission Requirements

Capability statements, not exceeding 10 single-sided pages (12-point font minimum), must be submitted via email to Farrah Azure (Farrah.Azure@ihs.gov) with "Sources Sought Number IHS1520788" in the subject line. Submissions must include:

1. Overview of opinions on requirement feasibility and innovative ideas.
2. Details on current capability, capacity, prior similar events, organizational experience, management capability, and examples of past government contracts.
3. UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone).
4. Any other helpful information for acquisition development.
5. Clear indication of current certified small business status on the first page.

Key Document: IHS IEE Representation Form

The "IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf" is a critical self-certification document for offerors to confirm they meet the "Indian Economic Enterprise" definition under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete this form to establish eligibility. Failure to meet criteria or provide accurate information can lead to disqualification. Successful offerors must be registered in SAM.

Important Notes

This notice is for market research only; it is not a solicitation, and IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses. No claims against IHS will arise from responding. Proprietary information should be marked, but no classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included. Responses will not be considered adequate responses to a future solicitation.