Restorative Dental Instruments and Sterilization Management System – KSU
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), Kayenta Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Restorative Dental Instruments and a Sterilization Management System. This includes various dental instruments with compatible cassettes, clips, and storage components to support routine clinical procedures in Kayenta, AZ. Responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM (EDT).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive set of restorative dental instruments and a sterilization management system. This encompasses various dental instruments, along with compatible cassettes, clips, and storage components, essential for supporting routine clinical dental procedures at the Kayenta Service Unit.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: Not a solicitation; market research aims to determine acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides and identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises.
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 3:00 PM (EDT)
- Published: April 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kayenta, AZ 86033, United States
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit their response via email to Brandon Martinez at Brandon.Martinez@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN – Restorative Dental Instruments - IHS1526328". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described government requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (GSA/VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Required if claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status. This form certifies eligibility under the Buy Indian Act and requires immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if eligibility changes.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation and is for market research purposes only. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided on submissions. Automated or incomplete responses will be considered non-responsive.