Bid guide
How to respond to the Indian Health Service oral surgery staffing notice
What the Indian Health Service is researching
The Indian Health Service is seeking capable vendors to provide dental oral and maxillofacial surgery staffing services at Blackfeet Community Hospital in Browning, Montana. The notice is a Sources Sought request for market research, not a request for proposals, abstracts, or quotations.
The anticipated contract has a 12-month base period and four 12-month options. The preliminary estimated value is about $750,000 if all options are exercised. The agency is using responses to assess vendor capability and interest, including from Indian Economic Enterprises and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.
Deadline and what to submit
The response deadline is November 3, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET. Submit the requested information by that deadline using the submission instructions in the notice.
The notice requests company information, business status, a capability statement, and the completed Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. This is market research only; responding does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award.
Who this opportunity may suit
This notice is relevant to healthcare firms capable of providing dental oral and maxillofacial surgery staffing. The listed NAICS code is 621210, with a small-business size standard of $9 million in average annual receipts.
The agency particularly seeks information from IEEs and ISBEEs, while also inviting other capable vendors. Firms claiming IEE or ISBEE status should identify it clearly and be prepared to provide supporting documentation if requested.
How to access the notice and documents
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. The first click may lead to the portal homepage; click it again to go straight to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities can be viewed without one. The notice says the Buy Indian Act representation form is attached.
Prepare a focused capability response
Describe your firm’s relevant experience and general ability to provide the requested staffing services. Follow the notice’s requested information closely, and identify any applicable business status or socioeconomic certifications accurately.
For this Sources Sought response, resumes, CVs, and candidate-specific credentials such as licenses or board certifications are not required. Keep the response focused on firm capability, experience, and interest rather than submitting personnel materials that the notice does not request.
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.