Hearing Aids

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a future procurement for hearing aids and related accessories under the NAICS code 334510, with the contract expected to be awarded to support hearing health services for Native American and Alaska Native populations. Sivantos is identified as the anticipated vendor, suggesting a potential sole-source or limited-compete procurement path based on established relationships or specialized technology requirements. The opportunity is listed as a forecast with no formal solicitation number yet issued, and the posting date indicates the information was made available in May 2026, signaling a forward-looking planning cycle. Point of contact for the program is Casey Kelley, with Edson Yellowfish serving as the contracting officer, indicating centralized oversight within the Indian Health Service. There is no designated place of performance specified, implying the delivery of hearing aids and accessories may be distributed across multiple IHS facilities nationwide. No set-aside status or organization type is provided, suggesting this acquisition may be open to all eligible vendors, though the focus on a single provider implies a preference for established medical device partners. The opportunity remains under evaluation, and interested parties should monitor official channels for future solicitation releases.