OPTOMETRIST

The Indian Health Service has forecasted a contract opportunity for an Optometrist under NAICS code 621320, targeting healthcare services related to vision care within its network. The announcement, posted on May 25, 2026, is part of a procurement forecast and indicates future intent to award a contract but does not constitute a formal solicitation or active bidding process. The position is expected to be performed at an unspecified location, with no details provided on the city, state, or zip code for the place of performance, nor are there specifics on any set-aside status for small businesses or other categories. The program point of contact is Mary Slaughter, reachable at mary.slaughter@ihs.gov, while Marshall Arviso serves as the contracting officer and can be contacted at marshall.arviso@ihs.gov for procurement-related inquiries. This forecast serves as an early indicator for potential vendors or providers interested in delivering optometric services to federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native populations through the Indian Health Service system.