Sources Sought- Preventive Maintenance Services for Optometry Equipment for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This notice is not a solicitation, Request for Quotations (RFQ), or Request for Proposals (RFP). The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on this notice and will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing a response.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing preventive maintenance services for Government-owned optometry equipment located at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC), Zuni, New Mexico.

The purpose of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified businesses and their socioeconomic status to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy.

Requirement Information-

Proposed NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Vendors that believe another NAICS code better represents this requirement may identify the proposed NAICS code and provide a brief explanation supporting their recommendation.

Place of Performance:
Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center, Zuni, New Mexico

Anticipated Contract:
One (1) twelve-month base period with four (4) one-year option periods.

Description of Requirement-

The contractor shall provide preventive maintenance services for Government-owned optometry equipment in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Services include annual preventive maintenance inspections, calibration, cleaning, adjustment, testing, documentation, and reporting necessary to maintain equipment in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations or equivalent industry standards.

The equipment inventory and detailed performance requirements are contained in the attached Statement of Work.

Information Requested-

Interested firms are requested to submit the following information:

1. Company Information

• Company name
• Business address
• Point of Contact
• Telephone number
• Email address
• UEI
• CAGE Code
• Confirmation of active SAM registration

2. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status

Identify your business status under the proposed NAICS code, including all applicable socioeconomic certifications:

• Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
• Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)
• SBA 8(a)
• HUBZone Small Business
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
• Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• Other Small Business categories

3. Capability Statement

Provide a brief capability statement that demonstrates your firm's ability to perform the required services. Include:

• Experience providing preventive maintenance for ophthalmic or optometry diagnostic equipment.
• Experience servicing equipment manufactured by Reichert, Haag-Streit, Marco, Nidek, Keeler, Welch Allyn, Lombart, AO, or equivalent manufacturers.
• Technician qualifications and certifications.
• Relevant contracts of similar scope performed within the past five years.

4. OEM Authorization

If applicable, identify whether your company is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), OEM-authorized service provider, distributor, or reseller.

5. Buy Indian Act Representation

If applicable, indicate whether your firm qualifies as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and/or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).

Submission Instructions:

Interested parties shall submit responses electronically to:

Shannon Eldridge-Shorty
Contract Specialist, Indian Health Service, email: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov

Responses are due July 29, 2026, no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Capability statements should be concise and need only include information sufficient to demonstrate the firm's ability to perform the required services.

Disclaimer-

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes. Responses will be used to determine the availability of qualified sources and to assist the Government in developing its acquisition strategy. Responding to this notice does not guarantee that a solicitation will be issued or that respondents will be contacted.

If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately, and interested parties must respond to that solicitation in accordance with its instructions.