Therapeutic Diabetic Shoe Program BPA

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service intends to solicit a Therapeutic Diabetic Shoe Program blanket purchase agreement set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBE), with responses due by August 28, 2026.

The procurement is restricted to Indian Economic Enterprises with federally recognized tribal ownership as defined under 25 U.S.C. 47 and HHSAR 326.601. Offerors must self-certify eligibility at offer submission, at award, and throughout the full contract performance period; loss of eligibility requires immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer.

Performance occurs at the Lawton Service Unit. The contractor shall provide comprehensive diabetic foot services to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native patients, including patient evaluations, measurements, fittings, dispensing, adjustments, modifications, replacements, and follow-up care for therapeutic shoes, custom or prefabricated inserts, diabetic socks, and related foot supplies. All footwear and supplies must meet applicable Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes coverage requirements and accepted industry standards.

Key performance obligations include contacting referred patients and scheduling appointments within thirty calendar days of referral; replacing improperly fitting footwear within fifteen calendar days where manufacturer policies permit; and maintaining current accreditation through the Board of Certification/Accreditation, American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, or another nationally recognized accrediting organization. The contractor must employ certified pedorthists, orthotists, prosthetists, or other appropriately licensed and credentialed personnel.

The contract period is twelve months from award with three additional twelve-month option periods. Compensation shall not exceed applicable Indian Health Service Medicare-Like Rates or other negotiated contract rates established by the Government.