Inactive Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

The Albuquerque Area Office (AAO) Indian Health Service (IHS) is issuing this Sources Sought notice for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, ... The Albuquerque Area Office (AAO) Indian Health Service (IHS) is issuing this Sources Sought notice for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine if requirements can be met through either a 100% Set-Aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or if a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns. Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources and their size classifications/socioeconomic status (ISBEE or other small businesses). This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Requirements: NAICS Code: 621320 NAICS Code Description: Offices of Optometrists To provide Non-personal Health Care Services, Optometrist for the Optometry Department at Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC). (Similar NAICS code will be considered. Interested vendors proposing an alternate NAICS code shall submit a detailed explanation demonstrating how the proposed NAICS code aligns with and more accurately represents the principal purpose of this requirement). Instructions for Respondents-Interested parties are invited to submit responses that include the following information: SAM Registration Confirmation of registration and certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Company Information Company name, address, and point of contact. Unique Entity ID (UEI) number. Size of business under the identified NAICS code. Socioeconomic Status Identify whether your business qualifies as: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Other Small Business categories Capability Statement Provide a capability statement, product brochure, or relevant performance information demonstrating your ability to provide the required services. ISBEE Representation Form Complete and submit the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) representation form. Important Notes: Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to inform its acquisition strategy. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately on SAM.GOV. Interested parties must respond to any solicitation announcement separately from this Sources Sought Notice to be considered. Submit your information to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty via e-mail: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov, February 13, 2026, by 03:00 PM (MT). 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.