Dental Loupes

The Indian Health Service has issued a forecast for a small business set-aside contract to procure three units of dental loupes for staff use, classified under NAICS code 339114, which pertains to medical equipment and supplies manufacturing. This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, ensuring that only eligible small business concerns may bid. The forecast was posted on May 25, 2026, and while no solicitation number has been assigned yet, it indicates an upcoming procurement that will likely be released through official federal channels. The place of performance and exact delivery location have not been specified, but the equipment is intended for use by dental personnel within the Indian Health Service system. Kip Martin serves as the Program Point of Contact for inquiries regarding the requirements and specifications of the loupes, and can be reached at kippy.martin@ihs.gov. Shelton Bruce is listed as the Contracting Officer with oversight of the procurement process and can be contacted at shelton.bruce@ihs.gov for administrative or procedural questions. The forecast provides no details on delivery timelines, funding availability, or technical specifications beyond the quantity of three units, but interested small businesses should monitor official platforms for the formal solicitation, which will follow this forecast. Full details, including submission deadlines and evaluation criteria, will be included in the actual solicitation.