SOURCES SOUGHT_PODIATRIST-NON-PERSONAL_HEALTHCARE_SERVICES_ZCCHC

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government.

This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine if requirements can be met through either a 100% Set-Aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns.

Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources and their size classifications/socioeconomic status (ISBEE or other small business). This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.

Requirement:

• NAICS Code: 621391 – Offices of Podiatrists
• Requirement: To provide podiatrist non-personal healthcare services at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC), includes Clinical/Non-Surgical/Operative/Surgical procedures. PWS will be attached.
• Note (Similar NAICS codes may be considered. If proposing an alternative NAICS, provide a detailed justification).

Instructions for Respondents-Interested parties are invited to submit responses that include the following information:

1. SAM Registration
   • Confirmation of registration and certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) at Home | SAM.gov
2. Company Information
   • Company name, address, and point of contact.
   • Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
   • Size of business under the identified NAICS code.
3. Socioeconomic Status
   • Identify whether your business qualifies as:
     • Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
     • Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
     • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
     • Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
     • Small Business
4. Capability Statement
   • Provide a capability statement, product brochure, or relevant performance information demonstrating your ability to provide the required services.
5. ISBEE Representation Form
   • Complete and submit the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) representation form.

Important Notes:

• Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to inform acquisition strategy.
• If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately on SAM.gov. Interested parties must respond to any solicitation announcement separately from this Sources Sought Notice in order to be considered.
• Submit your information to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty via e-mail: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov, November 26, 2025 12:00 PM (MT). 

• Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.