CUSTOM RGP AND SCLERAL CONTACT LENSES FOR THE LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL

The Indian Health Service is seeking information from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises capable of fabricating and supplying custom Rigid Gas Permeable and scleral contact lenses for the Lawton Indian Hospital Optometry Department, under the Buy Indian Act authority. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation for proposals but a means to identify qualified vendors who meet the precise technical requirements outlined in individual prescriptions from the hospital’s optometry office. Respondents must submit a detailed capability statement demonstrating direct experience in producing these specialized lenses, along with the required Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. Only responses that clearly validate capacity, experience, and ability to meet exact clinical specifications will be considered effective. The requirement is set aside exclusively for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Set-Aside, ensuring preference is given to qualified Native-owned businesses as mandated by federal regulations. The North American Industry Classification System code 339115 applies, and responses must be submitted by the deadline of July 24, 2026, to the designated point of contact, Mary Ann Yocham. All work is performed in Lawton, Oklahoma, with the contracting office located in Oklahoma City. While small businesses are encouraged to respond, generic submissions will be insufficient; vendors must prove their specific capability to manufacture lenses according to individual patient prescriptions.