Endodontic Non Personal Healthcare Services for the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal, part-time Endodontist services for the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic (AIDC) in Albuquerque, NM. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is procuring these services to support the mission of the AIDC. The acquisition is set aside for Total Small Business concerns.

• Provide endodontic services, including examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp/root canal therapy for Native American patients.

• Services include consultative services, prescribing medications, and documenting treatment.

• Contractor must possess a DDS or DMD degree, be a graduate of an endodontic residency program, and be certified by the American Board of Dentistry.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.

• Contractor must maintain medical liability insurance with specific coverage amounts.

• Personnel require security and background investigations, including fingerprinting.

• Specific health requirements include immunizations (Hepatitis B, Rubella, Mumps, Measles, Td, TB) and seasonal influenza vaccination.

• Personnel must comply with the Pro-Children Act and the Crime Control Act regarding child abuse reporting and background checks.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price, part-time, non-personal healthcare services.

• Period of Performance (POP): Base Year (TBD, 2026 – TBD, 2027) with four (4) option years extending through TBD, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is detailed per CLIN for base and option years.

• Work Schedule: Three (3) nine-hour shifts per month for six (6) months per year, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm with a 45-minute lunch break. Overtime is not authorized.

• Quotations are due by 5:30 pm MDT on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

• Submission Requirements: A complete quotation package in three volumes (Technical Capability, Past Performance, Quote) plus a signed SF-1449. Electronic submission (PDF preferred) is required.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Pricing.

• Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose submission is technically acceptable, determined responsible, and represents the best value.

• The Government anticipates award without discussions.

• This acquisition is set aside for Total Small Business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 621210 with a small business size standard of $8.0 million.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by December 23, 2025.

• All communications and questions should be directed to Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov.

• The contract is subject to various FAR and HHSAR clauses, including those related to privacy, confidentiality, and anti-lobbying.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a fillable table designed for bidders to provide pricing information for the contract opportunity. It outlines the structure for CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) across a base year and four option years.

• CLINs: Separate line items for each contract year (Base Year, 1st Option Year, 2nd Option Year, 3rd Option Year, 4th Option Year).
• Contract Period: Specifies the TBD dates for each contract year.
• Pricing Calculation: Provides a template for calculating the annual cost based on an Endodontist's hourly rate and a fixed number of hours (162 hours/year).
• Total Amount: Fields for the calculated annual cost per CLIN and a Grand Total for the entire contract period.

Bidders must complete this table by filling in the hourly rate and calculating the total costs for each CLIN and the overall contract. This information is crucial for proposal submission and will likely be a key component of the government's evaluation.