Various Dental Supplies
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a Sources Sought for Various Dental Supplies to be provided at the Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, SD. This market research aims to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of fulfilling the requirement. The anticipated acquisition method, including potential set-asides, will be determined based on responses. Responses are due March 06, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only, serving as market research to determine the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) for the procurement of dental supplies. The information gathered will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside is possible. The anticipated NAICS code is 339114, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.
Scope of Work
The IHS plans to procure a comprehensive range of dental supplies for the Rosebud IHS Hospital. The procurement will be a firm fixed-price purchase order, conducted in accordance with the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA). Key items specified in the attached document, "Product Descriptions Specifications Dental Supplies.docx," include, but are not limited to:
- Mirror Size 4 (Henry Schein Inc or approved equal)
- See Clear Cleaning Wipes (Nice Pak Division of PDI or approved equal)
- HSI Alginate Alternative Alginate (Henry Schein Inc or approved equal)
- Tray Cover 8.5x11 White (Henry Schein Inc or approved equal)
- Sensor Sheaths Size 2 (Henry Schein Inc or approved equal)
- G-Premio Bond Adhesive Unit Dose (GC America, Inc or approved equal)
- Lollicaine Topical Gel Bubble Gum Unit Dose (Centrix Incorporated or approved equal)
- CaviWipes Hp (Metrex Research Corp or approved equal)
- Dexis Classic Sensor Holder Anterior (Dental Imaging Technologies or approved equal)
- Midwest Once Sterile Operative Carbide FG 1157 (Dentsply Sirona Midwest or approved equal)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Order Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: Delivery no later than 60 days from date of award
- Payment: Via IPP.gov upon delivery
- Response Due: March 06, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Central Time
- Published: November 04, 2025
Submission Instructions
Interested parties shall submit a capability statement via email to Jarrod Cole at jarrod.cole@ihs.gov. The subject line of the email must include "Sources Sought Number IHS1519171". All responses must be received by the specified due date and time to be considered. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response.
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or an obligation on the part of IHS. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this notice, nor will it pay for the preparation of any information submitted. A Request for Quote (RFQ) may be issued as a result of this market research. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a future solicitation.