Notice of Intent to Sole Course to DC Contracting for Dental Assistant Services
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

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/19ee74e3ff6245d3a838ae7e8853d276/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to DC Contracting for Dental Assistant Services at the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This procurement aims to secure a firm-fixed price contract for a base period of 12 months, with the estimated total value falling below the simplified acquisition threshold. The services are critical for maintaining dental care operations within the Indian Health Service, and the decision to pursue a sole source contract is based on market research indicating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. Interested parties may contact Stephanie Begay, Contract Specialist, at stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov or 505-256-6750 for further inquiries, noting that this is not a request for quotes or proposals.

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    Stephanie Begay
    (505) 256-6750
    stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov
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