Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, Purchase Order to provide Various Dental Supplies for the Dental Department at Rosebud IHS, Rosebud, South Dakota.
Overview
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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 Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, is conducting a Sources Sought for various dental supplies for the Dental Department at Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota. This market research aims to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of fulfilling the requirement. Responses are due by May 04, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only, intended to determine the availability of IEE businesses and assist the Government in identifying the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides. The IHS plans to procure a detailed list of dental supplies, including specific products, manufacturers, part numbers, and quantities, as outlined in the "Product Descriptions Specifications Dec- Dental Supply.docx" document. The anticipated NAICS code for this acquisition is 339114, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, though other relevant codes will be considered.
Anticipated Contract Details
Should a solicitation materialize from this market research, the requirement is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. Delivery of all products will be required no later than 90 days from the date of award. Payment will be processed via IPP.gov upon delivery.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties, particularly Indian Economic Enterprises, must submit a capability statement via email to Jarrod Cole, Purchasing Agent, at jarrod.cole@ihs.gov. The email subject line must include "Sources Sought Number IHS1522491". All responses must be received by the specified due date and time to be considered.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this notice, nor will it pay for the preparation of any information submitted. This notice is solely for market research. A Request for Quote (RFQ) may be issued as a result of this notice. Respondents should not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information.