Kayenta Health Center: Non-Personal Service Contract - Licensed Optometrist Services (Amended)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC office, is soliciting proposals for Non-Personal Service Contract - Licensed Optometrist Services at the Kayenta Health Center in Kayenta, AZ. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation has been amended to include details on hours, key personnel, and revised submission instructions. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive eye care services, including diagnosis and management of visual and ocular pathologies, treatment with corrective lenses and pharmacological means, emergency eye care, and coordination with other medical professionals. Services also include patient referrals, adherence to KSU Optometry policies, and precepting optometry students. The PWS emphasizes professional interaction, compliance with federal standards, and delegated supervision of Eye Clinic personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Non-Personal Service Contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Q511 (Ophthalmology & Optometry)
- Period of Performance: June 8, 2026, to November 7, 2026
- Response Date: May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM (MST)
- Published Date: May 19, 2026
- Payment Process: Subject to electronic payment via www.ipp.gov
Key Personnel & Requirements
Offerors must submit only qualified, applicable, and available full-time key personnel. Any key personnel submitted by multiple Offerors will not be forwarded for evaluation. Contractors must have one year of recent Optometry experience, a current optometry license (diagnostic and therapeutic), a DEA license, and BLS certification. Specific immunizations, background checks, HIPAA compliance, and IT security training are also required.
Additional Notes
- Multiple Awards may apply.
- Questions must be emailed to Amber Whitehair (Amber.Whitehair@ihs.gov) no later than May 26, 2026. Reference the Solicitation No. and Title in the subject line.