One (1) Dental Hygienist - Taos-Picuris Service Unit - Taos, NM

Project ID: 75H70726Q00051-SS FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought
Overview
AgencyIndian Health Service
Deadline03/25/26
Posted03/19/26
Estimated ValueNot Provided
Set AsideOther
NAICS621399 - Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
PSCQ503 - Medical- Dentistry
LocationTaos, NM 87571 United States
Description
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This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a Total Small Business Set-Aside can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of performing the services listed below: 1. NAICS Code: 621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale. 2. Description of request: The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Taos-Picuris Service Unit (TPSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing one (1) Dental Hygienist contractor for preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Responses to this notice should include the following: 1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a). 2.) Company's business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). 3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check does or does not meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data. 4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company. Please submit all requested information to Shandiin DeWolfe via e-mail: Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov by Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 5:30 pm MDT. Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a market research survey to identify businesses capable of providing dental hygiene services. This initiative is part of the IHS's mission to ensure that American Indians and Alaska Natives receive comprehensive health care services. The contract aims to fulfill the requirements set forth under the Buy Indian Act, which gives preference to Indian Economic Enterprises when authorized and practicable. Work Details The contract requires one (1) Dental Hygienist contractor to provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services at the Taos-Picuris Service Unit (TPSU). The contractor will be responsible for delivering high-quality dental hygiene care, including but not limited to: conducting oral health assessments, providing preventive care such as cleanings and fluoride treatments, educating patients on oral hygiene practices, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Place of Performance The services will be performed at the Taos-Picuris Service Unit located in Taos, New Mexico.

Contacts
Contact nameShandiin DeWolfe
Contact emailshandiin.dewolfe@ihs.gov
Contact phone(505) 256-6755
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