NNMC - Optometrist Services

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area Indian Health Service, is conducting market research to identify prospective sources capable of providing optometrist services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. This sources-sought notice, identified by solicitation number SSN_IHS1520540, is used for acquisition planning to determine the appropriate contracting strategy, including competition levels and potential set-asides for Indian-owned economic enterprises. The requirement is classified under NAICS 621320 (Offices of Optometrists) with a small business size standard of $9 million and PSC Q511 (Medical- Ophthalmology).

Interested parties must submit a response by March 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST to the point of contact, Beverly Begay. Submissions must include a company profile featuring the Unique Entity ID (UEI), business size, socio-economic status, and SAM.gov representations and certifications. Respondents are also required to provide a brief capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, such as current or past performance history or established GSA or VA schedules. Documentation regarding Native American ownership, including the IHS IEE Representation Form included as a PDF attachment, is required for those claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise status.

In accordance with federal regulations, all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of any future offer or quotation. This market survey is purely voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs associated with responding to the request for information. Performance will take place on-site at the medical facilities in Shiprock, New Mexico.