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Sources Sought- Preventive Maintenance Services for Optometry Equipment for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center
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The Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area Office, is seeking market information to identify qualified vendors capable of providing preventive maintenance services for Government-owned optometry equipment at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in Zuni, New Mexico. This sources sought notice is for research purposes only and is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding obligation to award a contract; no reimbursement will be provided for response preparation. The anticipated contract would be a twelve-month base period with four optional one-year extensions, and the work falls under NAICS code 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, though vendors may propose alternative codes with justification. Services include annual inspections, calibration, cleaning, adjustments, testing, documentation, and reporting in compliance with OEM guidelines or industry standards for equipment from manufacturers such as Reichert, Haag-Streit, Marco, Nidek, Keeler, Welch Allyn, Lombart, and AO. Vendors are requested to submit company details including UEI, CAGE code, and active SAM registration status, along with their business size and socioeconomic certifications such as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, Indian Economic Enterprise, SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, or other applicable categories. A capability statement must demonstrate relevant experience maintaining ophthalmic or optometry equipment, technician qualifications, and similar contracts completed in the last five years. Vendors are also asked to specify their relationship to OEMs, indicating whether they are authorized providers, distributors, or resellers, and to indicate eligibility under the Buy Indian Act as an Indian Economic Enterprise or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise. Responses are due by 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on July 29, 2026, and must be emailed to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty. This notice specifically targets Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside consideration, and participation here does not guarantee future solicitation or award opportunities.
General Info
Place of Performance
Zuni, NM, 87327, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This notice is not a solicitation, Request for Quotations (RFQ), or Request for Proposals (RFP). The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on this notice and will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing a response.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing preventive maintenance services for Government-owned optometry equipment located at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC), Zuni, New Mexico.
The purpose of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified businesses and their socioeconomic status to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy.
Requirement Information-
Proposed NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Vendors that believe another NAICS code better represents this requirement may identify the proposed NAICS code and provide a brief explanation supporting their recommendation.
Place of Performance:
Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center, Zuni, New Mexico
Anticipated Contract:
One (1) twelve-month base period with four (4) one-year option periods.
Description of Requirement-
The contractor shall provide preventive maintenance services for Government-owned optometry equipment in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
Services include annual preventive maintenance inspections, calibration, cleaning, adjustment, testing, documentation, and reporting necessary to maintain equipment in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations or equivalent industry standards.
The equipment inventory and detailed performance requirements are contained in the attached Statement of Work.
Information Requested-
Interested firms are requested to submit the following information:
1. Company Information
- Company name
- Business address
- Point of Contact
- Telephone number
- Email address
- UEI
- CAGE Code
- Confirmation of active SAM registration
2. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status
Identify your business status under the proposed NAICS code, including all applicable socioeconomic certifications:
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)
- SBA 8(a)
- HUBZone Small Business
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Other Small Business categories
3. Capability Statement
Provide a brief capability statement that demonstrates your firm's ability to perform the required services. Include:
- Experience providing preventive maintenance for ophthalmic or optometry diagnostic equipment.
- Experience servicing equipment manufactured by Reichert, Haag-Streit, Marco, Nidek, Keeler, Welch Allyn, Lombart, AO, or equivalent manufacturers.
- Technician qualifications and certifications.
- Relevant contracts of similar scope performed within the past five years.
4. OEM Authorization
If applicable, identify whether your company is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), OEM-authorized service provider, distributor, or reseller.
5. Buy Indian Act Representation
If applicable, indicate whether your firm qualifies as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and/or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
Submission Instructions:
Interested parties shall submit responses electronically to:
Shannon Eldridge-Shorty
Contract Specialist, Indian Health Service, email: contact@example.gov
Responses are due July 29, 2026, no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).
Capability statements should be concise and need only include information sufficient to demonstrate the firm's ability to perform the required services.
Disclaimer-
This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes. Responses will be used to determine the availability of qualified sources and to assist the Government in developing its acquisition strategy. Responding to this notice does not guarantee that a solicitation will be issued or that respondents will be contacted.
If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately, and interested parties must respond to that solicitation in accordance with its instructions.
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