Notice of Intent - BPAs for Dental Department at the KHC
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Navajo Area Indian Health Service, specifically the Kayenta Health Center (KHC) in Kayenta, Arizona, intends to establish multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for various dental supplies. This notice identifies existing BPAs with First Nations Distribution, LLC, Lakota Enterprises, Inc., National Environmental, Inc., and ProAlliance Corp. Other capable sources are encouraged to submit their capability statements, price lists, and catalogs by March 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The BPAs will cover the procurement of a wide range of dental supplies for the KHC Dental department on an as-needed basis. These include, but are not limited to, disposable impression trays, Ready Steel K-Files, Optibond Soloplus adhesive unidose, curgifoam sponge hemostatic, PPE, sterilization pouches, and diamond friction grip supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for Multiple-Award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
- NAICS: 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 750-employee small business size standard.
- Duration: Base year + 1 option year (12 months each).
- Anticipated Period of Performance:
- Base Year: March 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027
- Option Year 1: March 15, 2027 – March 14, 2028
- Set-Aside: None specified. The notice states that the establishment of multiple BPAs constitutes maximum practicable competition.
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent and not a request for quotations; a solicitation will not be issued. The government currently deems the identified prospective BPAs sufficient. However, if additional BPAs are determined to be in the best interest of the government, capable vendors who submit their information may be contacted to establish a BPA. Submissions should be sent via email to Jerlyn Begay (jerlyn.begay@ihs.gov).