Dental Sealant Stool

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a future procurement for a Dental Sealant Stool designed to support pediatric dental care programs, specifically tailored for use in dental sealant initiatives. This opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions, aligning with NAICS code 339114 which pertains to medical and dental equipment manufacturing. The solicitation is not yet active but has been posted for planning purposes, allowing small businesses to prepare for potential future competition. The equipment is intended to improve patient comfort and safety during dental procedures, particularly for children, and will be deployed across Indian Health Service facilities serving Native American and Alaska Native communities. Point of contact for program-related inquiries is Kip Martin, who can be reached at kippy.martin@ihs.gov, while all contractual matters should be directed to Contracting Officer Shelton Bruce at shelton.bruce@ihs.gov. Although the place of performance and specific delivery locations are not yet defined, the stool will be used within the IHS healthcare network, emphasizing accessibility and ergonomic design for young patients. Interested small businesses should monitor the official procurement portal for future solicitation notices, as this forecast serves as an early indicator of upcoming acquisition activity with no current bidding window open.