Dentist Services

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service seeks dentist services for Tohatchi Health Center in Tohatchi, New Mexico, with quotation due September 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. The procurement is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, restricting competition to ISBEE firms.

Place of performance is Tohatchi, New Mexico. The requirement is for one full-time dentist to provide continuous outpatient dental coverage, working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (2,080 estimated annual hours) for a one-year base period followed by two one-year option periods. The proposed dentist must have a minimum of 24 months' experience, an unrestricted state dental license, Board certification or Board eligibility, current BLS certification, valid driver's license, and demonstrated English proficiency.

NAICS code is 621210, Offices of Dentists, with a small business size standard of $9.0 million. All-inclusive hourly rates must account for base wage, fringe benefits, overhead, G&A, recruiting and placement costs, credentialing processing costs, travel and lodging if applicable, and profit or fee, with pricing remaining firm for the contract period. Quoters must submit three volumes: Volume I with administrative documents and certifications; Volume II (15-page maximum) addressing technical capability including dentist qualifications, continuity of coverage, credentialing timeline, and schedule confirmation; and Volume III with all pricing information covering base year and both option years.

The Government will evaluate technical capability on a Pass/Fail basis and award to the lowest total evaluated price among technically acceptable quoters with satisfactory or better past performance ratings. The contractor must comply with a Business Associate Agreement establishing HIPAA compliance requirements for handling Protected Health Information and maintain compliance with 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164. Quotations are due electronically to Misty.Billy@ihs.gov.