Pediatric Dentist Non Personal Healthcare Services for the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic

The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for one part-time Pediatric Dentist to provide non-personal healthcare services at the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The successful contractor must hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, possess a post-graduate pediatric dental residency, maintain current Basic Life Support certification, and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with children, including those with special healthcare needs. Key responsibilities include conducting dental examinations, performing diagnostic, preventative, and restorative dental services, managing children's anxiety, and maintaining patient records in Dentrix software. The procurement will be evaluated based on three criteria in order of importance: technical capability, past performance, and pricing. Potential offerors must submit questions by 12:30 pm MST on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and proposals are due by 12:30 pm MST on Friday, January 16, 2026, via email to Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov.

This is a total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act, meaning only Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns are eligible to compete. The contract will be performed at 9169 Coors Blvd NW in Albuquerque, NM 87120, with the pediatric dentist working 27 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The contract includes a base year from 2026 to 2027 with four option years, extending through 2031. No incumbent contractor or current award value has been identified in the solicitation materials. All offerors must submit three written reference letters addressing their reliability and interpersonal skills, complete the IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form to self-certify eligibility, and register in the System of Award Management (SAM).