How to bid on Diabetic Shoes & Inserts for Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility

What the agency is buying

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a vendor to supply diabetic shoes and inserts for the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, North Dakota. This contract is for 240 pairs of diabetic shoes and inserts for a base year, with the potential for four additional option years, each for 240 pairs. If all options are exercised, the contract would run from August 25, 2026, through August 24, 2031.

This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order. All quoted unit pricing must be comprehensive, covering all costs including travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, and all applicable taxes.

Key dates and deadlines

Quotes must be submitted electronically by August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. This is a strict deadline, and late submissions may not be considered. The period of performance for the base year is August 25, 2026, to August 24, 2027, with four one-year option periods thereafter.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113, which has a small business standard of 800 employees. It is suitable for small businesses specializing in medical equipment and supplies, particularly those providing diabetic footwear. Vendors must ensure their products meet CMS A5500/A5510 requirements and all mandatory specifications listed in the solicitation.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Quotes must be submitted electronically to Farrah Azure at [email protected]. Your submission must include a completed FAR 52.212-3, a technical product sheet, past performance references (if applicable), a completed pricing table, a completed Buy Indian form (if claiming Indian Economic Enterprise status), and your SAM UEI and active registration status.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

The award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror. This means your technical proposal must meet all requirements to be considered acceptable, and then the lowest price among technically acceptable offers will win. Ensure all product specifications and descriptive literature clearly demonstrate compliance with CMS A5500/A5510 requirements and any other mandatory specifications.

Pay close attention to the pricing table. Ensure all unit prices are fully inclusive of all costs as specified. Double-check that all required forms, such as FAR 52.212-3 and the pricing table, are accurately and completely filled out. If you have relevant past performance, include it, as it will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. If you have no relevant past performance, you will receive a neutral rating, which is considered acceptable.