Bid guide
How to bid on Dental Department Staffing Services for Indian Health Service
What the agency is buying
The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service needs dental department staffing services for the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, South Dakota. This opportunity is for two general dentists, two dental assistants, and one dental hygienist.
The contract will have a one-year base period and four additional one-year option periods. Pricing should be all-inclusive hourly rates, covering all costs such as regular hours, holidays, overtime, travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, and taxes.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 08, 2026. Offers are due by August 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This is 1:00 PM Central Time.
It is important to submit your offer on time. Late submissions will generally not be considered unless specific conditions are met, such as an emergency interrupting government processes or a late modification making an offer more favorable to the government.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for 100% Indian Economic Enterprise Small Businesses (ISBEE). The relevant NAICS code is 621210, which has a small business size standard of $9 million.
Firms specializing in healthcare staffing, particularly dental services, and meeting the ISBEE small business criteria, are best suited for this contract.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, but this is not always required.
Your offer must include the solicitation number (75H70626Q00042), your company's name, address, and telephone number, your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and any information needed to evaluate your offer. You must also respond to provisions requiring completion of information, representations, and certifications, and state your agreement with all terms and conditions.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your pricing is competitive and reasonable, as the agency will evaluate all-inclusive hourly rates for each position across the base year and all four option years. Clearly itemize your proposed rates for general dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists.
Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to understand the full scope of services required and ensure your offer addresses all aspects. Double-check that your company meets the 100% Indian Economic Enterprise Small Business set-aside requirements and that your SAM registration is current.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Indian Health Service; the original posting controls.