Orthodontic Dental Assistant for the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic
ID: 75H70726Q00019Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e75a94e7b08c459089b97ae9d3cd73a0/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified businesses to provide orthodontic dental assistant services for the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic in New Mexico. The contract will require the provision of non-personal healthcare services for 27 hours per week over a period of 52 weeks. This opportunity is part of a market research effort to identify potential vendors, particularly those that qualify as Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act, which emphasizes the importance of supporting Indian-owned businesses. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and the IHS IEE Representation Form, to Stephanie Begay at stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov by December 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM MST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Begay
    (505) 256-6750
    stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) to qualify for contracts under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This certification must be maintained from the time of offer through contract award and performance. If eligibility changes, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Documentation of IEE status may be required, and awards are subject to protest regarding eligibility. False or misleading information can lead to severe penalties under federal law. Offerors must also register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and declare whether they meet the IEE definition, providing details such as the 51% owner's name, tribal affiliation, business name, and DUNS number.
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