Sources Sought_Podiatrist-Non-Personal_Healthcare_Services_ZCCHC

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking sources for podiatrist non-personal healthcare services to support the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) located on the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. The contractor will provide comprehensive clinical and surgical podiatric services, including clinical evaluations, diagnostic interpretations, treatment planning, in-office procedures, and surgical interventions for a rural community of approximately 14,000 individuals, including Zuni and Navajo tribe members. Key qualifications for the position include an active and unrestricted podiatry license, board certification in podiatry, Basic Life Support certification, and compliance with IHS credentialing requirements. The position requires a board-certified podiatrist to work five full days per week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm under the direct supervision of the Chief of Podiatry or Clinical Director while maintaining professional standards, patient confidentiality, and adherence to all IHS and federal regulations. This is a Sources Sought Notice (Request for Information only) posted on November 20, 2025, with a response deadline of November 26, 2025, to gather market research data on qualified sources and their socioeconomic classifications. No formal solicitation, proposals, or quotations are requested at this stage; the notice is strictly for planning and informational purposes to determine whether the requirement can be fulfilled through a 100% set-aside.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or other small business concerns, with the IHS IEE Representation Form requiring offerors to self-certify their Indian Economic Enterprise status at submission, award, and throughout contract performance. Interested parties are required to provide SAM registration confirmation, company information including Unique Entity ID number, business size classification under NAICS code 621391 (Offices of Podiatrists), and relevant socioeconomic status documentation such as ISBEE, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Woman-Owned Small Business certification. Respondents must submit a capability statement or performance information demonstrating their ability to provide the required podiatric services. The Performance Work Statement indicates this is a five-year contract requirement, though specific award values and budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the sources sought notice. Prospective bidders should note that false or misleading information in IEE representation forms can result in legal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731, and any changes in eligibility status must be immediately reported in writing to the Contracting Officer.