Hearing Aid Protection

The Indian Health Service has issued a forecast for Hearing Aid Protection services under NAICS code 423450, indicating an anticipated procurement opportunity for the provision of protective solutions for hearing aids. The opportunity is scheduled to be posted on May 25, 2026, and is intended to support the agency’s mission to deliver comprehensive health care services to federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native populations. The contract will likely involve acquiring durable, reliable, and medically appropriate protective devices designed to extend the lifespan and functionality of hearing aids used by patients in diverse and often challenging environments. No specific set-aside designation has been assigned, suggesting the opportunity may be open to all qualified vendors. Point of contact for this forecast includes April Graham as the Program Point of Contact, reachable at april.graham@ihs.gov, and Sean Long serving as the Contracting Officer at sean.long@ihs.gov. While the place of performance and organizational office details are not specified, performance is expected to serve Indian Health Service facilities nationwide. Interested vendors are encouraged to monitor the official OSDBU portal at the provided link for upcoming solicitation notices, detailed requirements, and submission guidelines as the procurement process progresses toward formal issuance.