Notice of Intent - BPAs for the Dental Department at the IHHC
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Inscription House Health Center (IHHC) in Tonalea, Arizona, has issued a Notice of Intent to establish multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for various dental supplies. The intent is to award these BPAs to Lakota Enterprises, Inc. and First Nations Distribution, LLC. This opportunity is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Other capable sources are encouraged to submit 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 on an as-needed basis for the IHHC Dental department. These include, but are not limited to, miscellaneous disposable impression trays, temp canal enhanced, Optibond soloplus adhesive unidonse, surgifoam sponge, PPE, and lollicaine.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for Multiple-Award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
- Duration: Base year plus two option years, each 12 months in duration.
- Base Year: March 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027
- Option Year 1: March 15, 2027 – March 14, 2028
- Option Year 2: March 15, 2028 – March 14, 2029
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 750-employee small business size standard.
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent and not a request for quotations; a solicitation will not be issued. The government currently deems the identified multiple-award BPAs sufficient. However, any other sources believing they can fulfill the requirements are encouraged to submit their capability statement, price lists, and catalogs via email to the point of contact. If additional BPAs are deemed in the government's best interest, capable vendors may be contacted.
Additional Notes
An important document for this opportunity is the "IHS IEE Representation Form". This form is a self-certification for offerors to declare their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete and submit this form to self-certify eligibility, providing details such as the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity (if applicable), the 51% owner's name, business name, and DUNS Number. Eligibility must be maintained throughout the contract performance period, and offerors must be registered in SAM.