Dental Laboratory Services for the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center and the Monacan Health Center
ID: 285IHS1502402Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENASHVILLE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCNASHVILLE, TN, 37214, USA

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116)

PSC

MEDICAL- DENTISTRY (Q503)

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/opp/42a325ce046a4bfe98e931c90fdcdff0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Dental Laboratory Services for the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center and the Monacan Health Center in Virginia. The contract will involve delivering essential dental laboratory services, including fixed and removable prosthesis, under a single fixed-price requirements type contract. This procurement is particularly significant as it aims to support the healthcare needs of tribal communities, ensuring access to necessary dental services. Interested vendors must respond to the sources sought notice by emailing Paul Carr at paul.carr@ihs.gov, providing their company name, SAM UEI number, a completed Buy Indian Act IEE representation form, and a one-page statement of interest and capabilities. The anticipated contract duration includes a 12-month base year with four additional 12-month option years, and the pre-solicitation is expected to be posted shortly after this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paul Carr
    (615) 467-1567
    paul.carr@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS Buy Indian Act IEE Representation form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service's Buy Indian Act Representation Form serves as a self-certification requirement for offerors responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), Solicitations, or Sources Sought Notices. It ensures that the offeror qualifies as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” under the Buy Indian Act, applicable at three key stages: upon bid submission, contract award, and throughout contract execution. Any change in eligibility must be promptly communicated to the contracting officer. The form mandates that respondents confirm their compliance with the Indian ownership criteria and emphasizes that false claims can lead to severe legal consequences under federal law. Additionally, successful offerors must register with the System of Award Management (SAM) to be eligible. The form highlights the importance of maintaining eligibility and transparency in the contracting process, particularly for entities seeking set-aside contracts under the Buy Indian Act.
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