Amendment One. 100% ISBEE Set-Aside, Non-Personal Healthcare Service, Commercial Item Purchase Order for Optometrist Staffing Services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, South Dakota
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.GREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking optometrist staffing services for the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, South Dakota. This is a commercial item purchase order for non-personal healthcare services—meaning the contractor provides qualified personnel to deliver care rather than the government hiring individuals directly as federal employees.
Optometrist staffing services typically involve providing licensed eye care professionals to perform routine eye examinations, diagnose vision conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and manage certain ocular diseases. The contractor would be responsible for recruiting, employing, and supervising the optometrists who work at the facility, while IHS retains clinical oversight of patient care.
This award is structured as a purchase order under commercial-item procedures, which streamlines acquisition by treating the services as commercially available rather than requiring unique government specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Great Plains Area |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 75H70626Q00214 |
| NAICS | 621320 — Offices of Optometrists |
| Set-aside | Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), 100% |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Sisseton, SD |
Who can bid
Only certified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) may bid. The ISBEE program is a federal set-aside specifically for businesses owned by American Indians, Alaska Natives, and in some cases, Native Hawaiians, with additional requirements for economic disadvantage. To qualify, a firm must have current ISBEE certification from the Small Business Administration or the applicable certifying authority.
Under NAICS 62132, this contract falls under the Offices of Optometrists classification. Your business must meet the size standard for this code to participate. The 100% set-aside means no other offerors will be considered.
If you are not currently ISBEE-certified but believe you may qualify, certification timelines vary and typically cannot be completed before a pending solicitation deadline; see the solicitation for any stated exceptions.
How to put together a competitive bid
For a commercial-item purchase order, focus on demonstrating three things: technical capability, past performance, and competitive pricing.
Personnel qualifications. Identify the specific optometrists you would assign or your proven ability to recruit and retain licensed optometrists for rural healthcare settings. South Dakota licensing and IHS credentialing requirements will apply; see the solicitation for specific credentialing timelines, which can be lengthy.
Rural healthcare experience. The Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center serves a tribal community in a rural area. Highlight any prior IHS, tribal health, or rural staffing contracts. Demonstrate understanding of the patient population and any cultural competence protocols.
Commercial-item pricing. Because this uses commercial-item procedures, offer your standard commercial pricing rather than developing unique government pricing. Be prepared to justify that your rates reflect customary market prices. Include all costs—salary, benefits, overhead, recruitment, and any travel or lodging if the position requires temporary relocation support.
Operational plan. Describe how you will handle schedule coverage, backfill for absences, and compliance with IHS policies. Contracting officers evaluating commercial-item purchase orders often prioritize low risk and proven execution over innovative approaches.
Past performance. Provide at least three relevant references for optometrist or healthcare staffing contracts, preferably with IHS, other federal agencies, or tribal entities.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 75H70626Q00214 to confirm all requirements, including any amendments after Amendment One.
- Verify your ISBEE certification is current and matches any entity name under which you will submit.
- Note the firm deadline: November 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time—late submissions will not be considered.
- If you need the full solicitation document or have questions about requirements, use the SAM.gov inquiry process before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →