BUY INDIAN SET-ASIDE - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR DENTAL SYSTEM AT LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL IN LAWTON, OK

This contract under solicitation number 246-26-Q-0024 is a Buy Indian Set-Aside for preventative maintenance services on dental systems at Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma, exclusively reserved for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises as defined by the Indian Health Service under the Buy Indian Act. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial services procurement using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, with award going to the responsible offeror who submits a technically acceptable quotation at the lowest price. The requirement covers one base year and up to four option years of comprehensive maintenance for the Dentsply Sirona Cerec Oral Scanner, Milling Unit, and Prime Print 3D Printer, including scheduled preventative maintenance per OEM standards, 48-hour on-site response for repairs, 4-hour phone support, and continuous 24/7 technical availability. All service must be performed by certified Dentsply Sirona technicians, and the work must comply with manufacturer specifications, HHSAR, and federal security protocols including NIST FIPS PUB 201-2 for identity verification. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and qualify as a small business with 750 or fewer employees under NAICS code 339114. A mandatory requirement is the completion and submission of the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, which certifies eligibility under the Buy Indian Act and triggers ongoing reporting obligations, including immediate notification of ownership changes that could affect eligibility. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in contract termination and liability under federal false claims statutes. Proposals must be submitted via email only to Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov by July 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time, and must include the Statement of Work, a completed Price Schedule, and the representation form. The contract performance period begins September 30, 2026, and ends September 29, 2027, with potential extensions of up to six months under FAR 52.217-8 and total contract duration capped at five years under FAR 52.217-9. Invoices must be submitted both physically and by email to Jaclyn.Poolaw@ihs.gov, with payments processed via electronic funds transfer. All contractor personnel require visitor passes and escorted access while on-site, must adhere to a tobacco-free environment, and are prohibited from