| Location: | New Mexico |
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| Posted: | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Agency: | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | Sol_75H70726Q00036 |
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Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00036 is hereby issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) with the Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), has a requirement for Non-Personal Healthcare Optometrist Services for the Optometry Clinic located Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) in Zuni, New Mexico.
This solicitation is set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C 47 as the first (1st) tier. If IHS, does not receive reasonably priced offers from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), then IHS will evaluate quotes and consider award to other small business concerns, under the following cascading set-asides.
1st Tier- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
2nd Tier- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
3rd Tier- Woman-Owned Small Business
4th Tier- Other Small Business categories
The solicitation document incorporated by provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621320 with a size standard of $9.0M.
All quoters shall submit the following documents to be considered for award on or by the submission deadline:
1. Technical Qualifications (Volume I)
2. Past Performance (Volume II) (template attached for reference)
3. Price Quote (Volume III)
4. A complete Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form
5. A sign SF1449
Reference Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00036 when requesting information regarding this solicitation. All questions will be answered collectively in a single response (Q&A template will be attached), submit by March 12, 2026, 03:00 PM (MT). Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
All quoters to this solicitation are due no later than March 19, 2026, 03:00 PM (MT) to email address shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov.
| Mar 17, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] Sol_75H70726Q00036 Non-Personal Health Care Optometrist Services for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center |

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