The Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), Indian Health Service (IHS), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) notice for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine if requirements can be met through a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns.
Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources and their size classifications/socioeconomic status. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
Requirements:
- NAICS Code: 339114
- NAICS Description: Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
(Similar NAICS code will be considered. Interested vendors proposing an alternate NAICS code shall submit a detailed explanation demonstrating how the proposed NAICS code aligns with and more accurately represents the principal purpose of this requirement).
- The anticipated requirement is for the supply and delivery of commercial dental supplies. The contractor shall provide new, unopened, unexpired dental supplies, including brand name or equal products compatible with existing dental equipment, as identified in the attached dental supply list.
- The contractor shall be capable of providing routine and specialty dental supplies, timely delivery, replacement of damaged or defective products, and communication regarding product availability and back orders.
- The anticipated ordering period is one (1) base period with four (4) option one-year option periods.
- Location: Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in Zuni, New Mexico
- Attachment 1 – ZCCHC Dental Supply list (Market Research Only)
Instructions for Respondents-Interested parties are invited to submit responses that include the following information:
- SAM Registration
- Confirmation of registration and certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.
- Company Information
- Company name, address, and point of contact
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) number
- Size of business under the identified NAICS code
- Socioeconomic Status
- Identify whether your business qualifies as:
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Other Small Business categories
- Capability Statement
- Provide a capability statement, product brochure, or relevant performance information demonstrating your ability to provide the required services.
- Identify whether your company is an authorized distributor, authorized reseller, or manufacturer for any of the products identified in the attached dental supply list, if applicable.
- ISBEE Representation Form
- Complete and submit the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) representation form.
Important Notes:
- Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to inform acquisition strategy.
- Interested parties must respond to any solicitation announcement separately from this RFI notice.
- Submit your information to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty via e-mail: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov, July 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM (MT).
- 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.
