Optometrist

The contract pertains to direct patient care services in vision care under the classification of optometry, with the NAICS code 621320, and is being procured by the Indian Health Service. The opportunity is forecasted and posted on May 25, 2026, indicating a future procurement intent rather than an active solicitation. Services will be delivered to patients requiring comprehensive eye care, likely within Indian Health Service facilities or designated locations serving Native American communities, though the exact place of performance is not specified. The program point of contact is Sandra Merinonavarro, reachable at sandra.merinonavarro@ihs.gov, and the contracting officer responsible for the procurement is Jerlyn Begay, whose email is jerlyn.begay@ihs.gov. No set-aside type is indicated, meaning the contract is open to all eligible providers without specific socioeconomic preferences. The opportunity is intended to secure qualified optometrists to deliver essential vision health services, ensuring access to critical eye care for underserved populations under the agency’s mission.