FY26 GSU THC Dental Supply (BPA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area, Gallup Service Unit in Gallup, New Mexico, has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for dental supplies. The intent is to award to National Environmental Inc., Practicon, First Nations Distribution, and Henry Schein. Other capable sources are encouraged to submit their capabilities for consideration of additional BPAs.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers various dental supplies, including examination, cleaning and hygiene, restorative, surgical and extraction, and endodontic items, to be provided on an as-needed basis. The supplies will support the Gallup Service Unit.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Multiple BPAs)
- Anticipated Awardees: National Environmental Inc., Practicon, First Nations Distribution, Henry Schein
- Period of Performance: Base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with four one-year option periods, extending through May 31, 2031.
- NAICS: 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Notice of Intent for specific awards, but open to other sources)
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 5:00 PM Daylight Saving Time
- Published: May 22, 2026
Submission Details
Interested sources believing they can fulfill the requirements should submit their capability statements, price lists, and catalogs via email to the point of contact (not provided in XML) by the due date. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if additional BPAs are in the government's best interest.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for quotations, and a formal solicitation will not be issued. The establishment of multiple BPAs is considered to constitute maximum practicable competition.