SOURCES SOUGHT
PURPOSE:
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC) & Satellite Clinics (specified below) has a requirement for two (2) Optometrists, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
STATEMENT OF WORK:
Optometrist Duties:
The Contractor shall provide Optometry Evaluation and Treatment under a non-personal services agreement as an
Optometrist with the following specifications:
- Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical examinations of the eye and adnexa.
- Detection of neuromuscular impairment or anomalies of binocular function.
- Treatment of visual disorders through prescription of corrective lenses and vision training and pharmacological means
- Treatment of unusual and/or complex visual and ocular disorders through the application of advanced optometric techniques.
- Use of all forms of topical ophthalmic therapeutic medicines as well as oral therapeutic medicines to manage ocular pathology and trauma.
- Performance of minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, anterior segment foreign body removal, corneal debridement, and suture removal.
- Ocular pathology, diagnosis and management comprise of the patient caseload. Utilization of laboratory and radiology services to evaluate ophthalmic conditions. Provision of emergency care services on an outpatient setting.
- Independently diagnosing and managing optometric and ocular medical problems.
- Perform mandated examinations such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma screenings
- Serves as the point of referral for difficult or complex cases where the other staff optometrists may require additional expertise.
- Advising members of the medical staff concerning ocular conditions and the interpretation of vision testing results and recommending test procedures most likely to solve diagnostic problems.
- Coordinating medical eye care with other physicians as appropriate.
- Referring and coordinating with Patient and Referred Care (PRC) for patients requiring medical, surgical, and/or diagnostic services outside the Service Unit.
- Gaining proficiency in the use of new biomedical devices and equipment in optometry and ophthalmology to ensure that services provided are consistent with the standard of care accepted by the medical community at large.
- Provides specialty services and clinics per program directives and need, including, but not limited to the following: low vision, contact lenses, geriatric and special needs patients
- Routine duties shall include providing eye care services, including refractions, to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Santa Fe Service Indian Health Center (SFIHC).
- Contractor shall provide thorough and concise written documentation of evaluations, treatment, active orders, medications and referrals through the Electronic Health Record, as necessary, in a timely manner in accordance to the SFIHC HIM Internal Control policy and other applicable guidelines. Record keeping, release of information and patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA Guidelines.
- Contractor shall have knowledge of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use and disposal procedures for infectious control purposes.
- Contractor shall participate in Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities of the hospital and peer review functions.
- Contractor will adhere to guidelines as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.
- Contractor must maintain credentialing and privileges at SFIHC.
- Contractor shall only be compensated at the agreed contract amount based on invoices submitted and only for services in direct performance of this contract.
- Training and training expenses are not covered by this contract, unless it is included as; training required by IHS for new Technology or as requirement of the IHS and IHS itself has not had the required training to carry out its mission.
- The contract terms and conditions does not allow for accrual of annual or sick leave or other fringe benefits.
- Overtime compensation is not authorized in this contract.
Contractor may be authorized to operate a GSA vehicle for healthcare services covered in this contract to travel from SFIHC to satellite clinics to perform Optometrist services. Valid Driver’s License is required.
WORK SCHEDULE:
General Business Days: Monday-Friday
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*Base + 4 Option Periods
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: (CLINICS ARE UNDER THE SANTA FE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER)
Santa Fe Indian Health Center (Primary Health Center), Attn: Administration, 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Cochiti Health Clinic (2-3 days p/month), 255 Cochiti Street, Cochiti Pueblo, NM 87072
San Felipe Health Clinic (2-3 days/month), 04 Cedar Street, San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001
Santa Clara Health Clinic (2-3 days/month), 400 State Rd. 30, Espanola, NM 87532
CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND ALTERNATE:
Travis Snyder, (505) 946-9209
Eric Wright, (505) 946-9207
STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES:
- Locate eligible and qualified Small Business Indian Firms to support IHS procurement needs under NAICS code: 621320 – Offices of Optometrists.
- Utilize the information received with future acquisition planning efforts and potential Buy Indian set aside.
HOW TO RESPOND:
This is a sources sought notice under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is attempting to locate qualified and eligible Small Business Indian Firms, “Native American Indian Owned and Operated businesses,” that can provide services/supplies to the Indian Health Service. This is a request for information only, this is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary with no obligation or incurred cost by the government.
Provide with response –
- Certification as a Small Business Indian Firm. The government is ONLY interested in Small Business Indian Firms. (See attached Representative Form).
- Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov registration, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).
- Prospective vendors business size for NAICS code listed, including Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); HUBZone; Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantage Business (SDB); Women-Owned, Small Disadvantaged (WOSB).
- Provide detailed capabilities statement, website, and e-catalog as it pertains to 621320 – Offices of Optometrists.
- GSA/FSS contract holders – provide GSA/FSS/VA or other GWAC contract number, only if applicable.
Please submit all requested information to Patricia Trujillo via email: patricial.trujillo@ihs.gov by 10/27/2025, at 12:30 pm MDT.
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.