One (1) Dental Hygienist - Taos-Picuris Service Unit - Taos, NM
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 75H70726Q00051-SS
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
- PSC
- Q503 Medical- Dentistry
- Place of performance
- Taos, New Mexico 87571, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing one (1) Dental Hygienist contractor for preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services at the Taos-Picuris Service Unit in Taos, New Mexico. This Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted on March 19, 2026, with a response deadline of March 25, 2026. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and must provide company information categorized under NAICS Code 621399 (Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners). Vendors should include their business size designations, which may include certifications such as Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) status. This notice is being issued solely as a market research survey to determine the availability of qualified vendors and is not a formal solicitation; therefore, no reimbursement will be made for costs associated with responding.
This opportunity is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, which gives preference to Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act authority (25 U.S.C. 47) when authorized and practicable. Interested vendors must be prepared to self-certify eligibility through the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, which requires certification that the business meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise with at least 51% Indian ownership. Contractors selected for award must maintain their eligibility status throughout offer submission, contract award, and the entire contract performance period, with immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer required if eligibility is lost during performance. The notice does not indicate a specific award value or contract duration timeline, as this is a preliminary market research effort. Vendors should be aware that false or misleading information in response to this notice may constitute violations under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during contract performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287.
Notice text
This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.
Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable.
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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of performing the services listed below:
1. NAICS Code: 621399 – Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.
2. Description of request:
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Taos-Picuris Service Unit (TPSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing one (1) Dental Hygienist contractor for preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services.
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Responses to this notice should include the following:
1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).
2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.
4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.
Please submit all requested information to Shandiin DeWolfe via e-mail: Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov by Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 5:30 pm MDT.
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| One (1) Dental Hygienist - Taos-Picuris Service Unit - Taos, NM | Award Notice | |
| Amendment 0001 - One (1) Dental Hygienist - Taos-Picuris Service Unit - Taos, NM | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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