Dental Laboratory Services for the Red Lake and Cass Lake Service Units

The Department of Health and Human Services, Bemidji Sub-Area, is seeking sources for dental laboratory services to support the Red Lake and Cass Lake Service Units. This is a 100% Buy Indian Set-Aside specifically for Indian Economic Enterprises, requiring submission of the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form and SAM registration. The contract is structured as a base year from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods. The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, and technical expertise to manufacture, repair, adjust, and remake high-quality dental prosthetic appliances, including crowns, dentures, and partials, within an off-site FDA-regulated laboratory located in the USA. Key performance requirements include an on-time delivery rate of at least 95%, a laboratory error remake rate of less than 2%, and 100% compliance with HIPAA and documentation standards. Contractors must adhere to ANSI/ADA specifications and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. Specific material requirements include the use of FDA-approved materials free of nickel, lead, and beryllium, with mandatory certification stickers for gold crowns, PFM crowns, and partial frameworks. Deliverables must be shipped in plastic lab case shipping boxes via trackable methods. Bidders must provide detailed material brands, flexural strength documentation for tooth-colored crowns, and comprehensive warranty information. Billing is conducted via detailed itemized monthly statements due by the 15th of each month.