Non-Personal Health Care Optometrist Services for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center-Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Albuquerque Area Office (AAO) Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Non-Personal Health Care Optometrist Services at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) in Zuni, NM. This is for informational and planning purposes only, to determine if requirements can be met via a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or other Small Business set-aside. Responses are due by February 13, 2026, at 03:00 PM (MT).
Scope of Work
This notice seeks qualified sources to provide non-personal health care services for an Optometrist within the Optometry Department at ZCCHC. The primary NAICS Code is 621320 (Offices of Optometrists), though similar NAICS codes with detailed justification will be considered. The Product Service Code is Q511 (Ophthalmology & Optometry).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside Consideration: Market research to determine potential 100% ISBEE or Small Business set-aside.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 03:00 PM (MT)
- Published: January 30, 2026
Instructions for Respondents
Interested parties must submit responses including:
- Confirmation of SAM registration.
- Company Information: Name, address, point of contact, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and business size under NAICS 621320.
- Socioeconomic Status: Identify if the business qualifies as ISBEE, SDVOSB, WOSB, or other small business categories.
- Capability Statement: Demonstrate ability to provide required services.
- ISBEE Representation Form: Complete and submit the provided Indian Health Service (IHS) Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form. This form requires self-certification of meeting the IEE definition, including ownership details and DUNS number, and is crucial for bidders seeking opportunities under the Buy Indian Act.
Important Notes
Responses will inform the Government's acquisition strategy. This is not a solicitation; any future solicitation will be announced separately on SAM.gov. Interested parties must respond to any future solicitation independently. Automated or incomplete responses will not be considered.
Contact Information
Submit information to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty via email: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov.