CUSTOM RGP AND SCLERAL CONTACT LENSES FOR THE LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
IHS1526200
NAICS
339115
PSC
6540
Set-aside
Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)
Posted
July 16, 2026
Response due
July 24, 2026
Place of performance
Lawton, OK
What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Services, is seeking a supplier for custom rigid gas permeable (RGP) and scleral contact lenses for the Lawton Indian Hospital in Oklahoma. This Buy Indian Set-Aside opportunity is specifically tailored for businesses that meet the required criteria. As a Sources Sought notice, this is a tracking opportunity, allowing interested parties to gather information and provide feedback without the need to submit a formal bid.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, the Indian Health Service (IHS) must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) whenever the use of that authority is authorized and practicable.
The Government is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of performing the below Indian Health Service (IHS) requirement for CUSTOM RGP AND SCLERAL CONTACT LENSES. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached). Instructions for submission are outlined below.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and other small business are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms should understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. Responses must directly demonstrate the company's capability, experience, and ability to fabricate and/or supply custom Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) and scleral contact lenses based on the precise parameters provided in individual prescriptions/orders from the Lawton Indian Hospital Optometry Department.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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