Podiatrist Physician Services

SOL #: SS_CPSU_26_1522655Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Indian Health Service
NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
WINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, United States

Place of Performance

Crownpoint, NM

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

Podiatry Services (Q520)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services (BICiv)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 29, 2026
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Response Deadline
Feb 4, 2026, 5:00 PM

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), Crownpoint Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing Podiatrist Physician Services in Crownpoint, NM. This is not a solicitation, but a means to gather information for future acquisition strategy. Responses are due by February 04, 2026.

Scope of Work

The government is seeking prospective sources for Podiatrist Physician Services. This market research aims to understand industry capabilities to fulfill this requirement. The applicable Product Service Code is Q520 (Podiatry Services).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • NAICS: 561320 - Temporary Help Services (Small Business Size Standard: $34.0M)
  • Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services)
  • Response Due: February 04, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Saving Time
  • Published: January 29, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should submit a response via email to Brenda.joe@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN – Podiatrist Physician Services, SS-CPSU-26-1522655". Submissions must include:

  • Company Profile: UEI, Name, Address, Primary POC, business size/type, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations/certifications.
  • Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to perform the required services, including current/past performance or established contracts (GSA/VA Schedule).
  • IHS IEE Representation Form: Required if claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status (form attached to the original notice).

Additional Notes

This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs, nor will it provide feedback or evaluations. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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