SAM #75H70726Q00077-SS

Procurement and Installation of A-dec Dental Equipment for Mescalero Service Unit

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit, is seeking vendors to furnish, deliver, install, and make operational new dental equipment for its facility. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - A-dec (specified as the manufacturer for all requested equipment) - Products Requested: - 2 A-dec 511 Dental Chairs - Part Number: A-dec 511 - Includes sewn upholstery, programmable footswitch, and floor box systems - 2 A-dec 343 PRO Delivery Systems - Part Number: A-dec 343 PRO - Includes integrated control modules, tubing, trays, power supply, and intraoral light source - 2 A-dec 521 Doctor's Stools - Part Number: A-dec 521 - 2 A-dec 522 Assistant Stools - Part Number: A-dec 522 - Services Requested: - Installation and operationalization of all dental equipment per manufacturer specifications - Connection to existing utilities (electrical, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum) - Calibration, testing, and ensuring full operational capability - Provision of manufacturer standard warranties and a minimum one-year labor warranty on installation - Coordination of repair services and provision of loaner equipment during repairs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new and installed to manufacturer specifications - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and incidentals - Preference for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act - Compliance with NAICS Code 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) - Capability statements, product brochures, and past performance information required from interested vendors

Description

This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable. 

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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of providing the services listed below:

1. NAICS Code: 339114 –Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.

2. Description of request:

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit (MSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and incidentals necessary to furnish and install dental equipment in the Statement of Work (SOW).

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Responses to this notice should include the following:

1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).

2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.

4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.

Please submit all requested information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Monday, July 20th, 2026 at 05:30 pm MDT.

Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.

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