Sources Sought - FYSU Fixed Removable Dental Laboratory Services
ID: IHS1519511Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116)

PSC

MEDICAL- DENTISTRY (Q503)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a67f495d6db74db5aa7d85581650cd91/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is conducting market research to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) capable of providing fixed and removable dental laboratory services for the Fort Yuma Health Center (FYHC) in California. The required services include the fabrication of various dental prosthetics such as complete dentures, removable partial dentures, crown and bridge restorations, and implant components, along with packaging, shipping, case tracking, and timely delivery. This procurement is essential for ensuring quality dental care for eligible patients, adhering to specific guidelines outlined in the Statement of Work, including material specifications and warranty conditions. Interested parties must submit the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and a capability statement detailing their business size, socioeconomic classification, IEE status, and relevant past performance to Minkyu Kim at minkyu.kim@ihs.gov. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a contract award.

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    Minkyu Kim
    minkyu.kim@ihs.gov
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    IEE Sources Sought.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Fixed Removable Dental Laboratory Services, seeking market research to comply with the Buy Indian Act and determine set-aside eligibility. The required services include fabrication of complete and removable partial dentures, night guards, interim partials, crown and bridge restorations, and implant components. The NAICS code is 339116. IHS prioritizes purchases through ISBEE set-asides for commercial items and Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms must provide company information, point of contact, contract numbers (if applicable), DUNS or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Tax ID, business category (IEE or ISBEE), a capability statement, and manufacturer authorization for distribution. Additionally, vendors must submit the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, identifying their Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation. This is solely for market research, not a request for quote.
    IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form is a self-certification document required for offerors responding to solicitations, sources sought notices, or RFIs under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). It mandates that enterprises meet the
    SOW - Dental - Dental Lab.pdf
    The document outlines the policy and procedures for dental laboratories supporting the Fort Yuma Health Center (FYHC) Dental Program, focusing on fixed and removable prosthodontics. It details criteria for lab selection, including location, cost, quality, HIPAA compliance, and technology. The policy mandates specific materials for dentures and partials, a one-year warranty on all prosthetic cases, and free remakes under certain conditions. It also specifies shipping protocols, emphasizing expedited delivery and temperature control for heat-sensitive items. Patient selection criteria are clearly defined, prioritizing those with comprehensive exams, residing within service unit boundaries, and medically compromised individuals. The document also addresses appointment compliance and limits prosthesis replacement to once every five years. Ongoing evaluation of labs and designated points of contact for technical oversight and performance assessment are established. This comprehensive framework ensures quality, efficient, and compliant dental prosthetic services for eligible patients.
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