Sources Sought: Dental Supplies for the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton SD
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 Great Plains Area Office (GPAO), is conducting a Sources Sought for Dental Supplies for the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, SD. This market research aims to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing the required supplies. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
Opportunity Details
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Its primary objective is to determine the availability of IEEs and the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides. The anticipated NAICS code is 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.
Scope of Work
The project's objective is to provide dental supplies for the WWKMHCC, which serves approximately 7,000 tribal members on the Lake Traverse Reservation. The required items include specific EMS brand dental equipment such as:
- EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master FS-477 Airflow Max handpiece (Qty: 7 EA)
- EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master FS-474 Perioflow handpiece (Qty: 3 EA)
- EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master FS-455 Piezon Led Handpiece (Qty: 4 BX, white)
- EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master FS-461 PSL/PSR (Qty: 3 Ea)
- EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master DT-476 Perio flow nozzle (Qty: 2 EA) A detailed list is provided in the attached PDF specification sheet.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated Order Type: Firm Fixed Purchase Order
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Date of award x 90 days
- Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior)
- Place of Performance: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, SD.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published: March 27, 2026
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (not exceeding 10 single-sided pages) including:
- Overview of opinions on requirement feasibility and innovative ideas.
- Information on current capability, capacity, prior similar events, organizational experience, and management capability, including past government contracts.
- UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone) under NAICS 339114.
- Any other helpful information for requirement development.
- An indication of current certified small business status, clearly marked on the first page.
Respondents must also complete the "Indian Firm Representation Form" to self-certify meeting the "Indian Firm" and "Indian Ownership" definitions per HHSAR, maintaining eligibility throughout the contract period. Registration with DUNS and SAM is required for successful offerors.
Important Notes
This notice is for market research only; IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses and will not pay for preparation of information. A Request for Quote (RFQ) may be issued following this notice. Responses will not be considered adequate responses to a future solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.
Contact Information
Point of Contact: Jeremiah Tsoodle, Purchasing Agent Email: jeremiah.tsoodle@ihs.gov Submission Instructions: Email capability statements to Jeremiah Tsoodle, including "Sources Sought Number IHS1524727" in the subject line.