Panorex Dental Xray System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), specifically the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to procure a Panorex Dental Xray System for the Whiteriver Service Unit in Whiteriver, AZ. This notice aims to determine compliance with the Buy Indian Act and establish a set-aside. Responses are due by May 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Purpose & Scope
This is a market research effort, not a Request for Quote, to identify qualified vendors for a specific dental X-ray system (Product # 101708787, OP3D EX PAN/3D 10x15 FOV). The primary purpose is to assess market capabilities, ensure compliance with the Buy Indian Act, and determine the appropriate set-aside, with a strong emphasis on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).
Key Requirements
- Product: Panorex Dental Xray System (Product # 101708787, OP3D EX PAN/3D 10x15 FOV).
- Vendor Status: Must be an authorized distributor or reseller of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) goods. Documentation verifying this status is required. Gray market items are not acceptable.
- Place of Performance: Whiteriver Service Unit (WRSU), P.O. Box 860, 400 W. Apache Dr., Whiteriver, AZ 85941.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) is prioritized.
Submission & Eligibility
- Response Due: May 17, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern.
- Submission Requirements: Responses must be in writing and include: Company name, Point of contact, FSS/SEWP Contract number (if applicable), DUNS or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Tax ID number, indication of business category (IEE or ISBEE), a capability statement, and documentation of authorized distributor status.
- Vendors must also provide an IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (Attachment 1) and identify the Tribe or Corporation upon which they rely for IEE status.
- Automated responses will be considered non-responsive.
- Eligibility: The acquisition will prioritize ISBEE set-asides. Definitions for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and ISBEE are provided, and vendors must self-certify their eligibility.
Contacts
- Primary: Jimmy Perry (jimmy.perry@ihs.gov, 602-364-5266)
- Secondary: Jeremy Steel (jeremy.steel@ihs.gov, 602-364-5264)