One (1) Dental Hygienist - Taos-Picuris Service Unit - Taos, NM
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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for one (1) Dental Hygienist contractor at the Taos-Picuris Service Unit in Taos, NM. This effort aims to determine if an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside or a Total Small Business Set-Aside can fulfill the requirement. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services. This market research is pursuant to FAR 10.001 and aims to identify businesses capable of performing these services.
Response Requirements
Interested businesses must submit the following:
- Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), confirming SAM registration.
- Company's business size for NAICS 621399 (Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners), including designations like HUBZone, ISBEE, Small Business, SDVOSB, SDB, and/or WOSB.
- A completed "IHS IEE Representation Form", indicating whether the company meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). This form is critical for Buy Indian Act eligibility.
- A capability statement, product brochure, and/or applicable past performance information demonstrating the ability to provide the required services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 621399 (Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners)
- Product Service Code: Q503 (Dentistry Services)
- Set-Aside Consideration: ISBEE or Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm MDT
- Published: March 19, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a request for information only and not a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for response costs. The IHS is utilizing this market research to determine appropriate set-aside strategies, giving preference to Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) when practicable. Automated or incomplete responses will not be considered. The "IHS IEE Representation Form" is a self-certification for offerors to confirm IEE status, crucial for Buy Indian Act eligibility.