Endodontic Instruments and Supplies

The Indian Health Service seeks endodontic instruments and supplies for the Kayenta Health Center Dental Department, with quotes due June 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. This is an Indian-Owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, restricting competition to ISBEE-certified vendors.

Place of performance is Kayenta, Arizona. The procurement specifies 20 distinct dental instruments and supplies, with 19 items from Hu-Friedy Manufacturing and one from Kerr Manufacturing, including cassettes, mirrors, probes, explorers, pluggers, pliers, syringes, rubber dam clamps, forceps, mouth props, scissors, and storage boxes; quantities are 20 units per item except dressing pliers (40 units). Delivery is required within 30 days of award to Kayenta Health Center, PO Box 368, Highway 160, Mile Post 394.3, Kayenta, Arizona 86033. The NAICS code is 339114 with a 750-employee size standard; PSC is 6520.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Payment is through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. The contracting officer is Jerlyn R. Begay. Offerors must self-certify Indian Economic Enterprise eligibility at time of offer submission, at award, and throughout contract performance, and must be registered in SAM. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, plus HHS and Indian Health Service clauses including provisions on unauthorized commitments, tobacco use prohibition, and electronic payment submission requirements. A justification to restrict competition to Hu-Friedy was prepared, citing sterilization process consistency and current departmental use; market research posted April 23–May 4, 2026 identified five vendors, two ISBEE-certified as capable.