Hearing Aid Manufacturer

This Sources Sought notice is issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of manufacturing hearing aids. The IHS is required to utilize the Buy Indian Act when practicable, giving preference to IEEs. Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement, along with the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, demonstrating experience and ability to *manufacture* hearing aids – the Government is not seeking resellers. Required hearing aid features include full programmability, a minimum of sixteen channels, three or more programs, adaptive directional microphone and signal processing, and specific color availability including high contrast options for the dual sensory population. Contractors must offer a range of hearing aids for mild, moderate, and severe hearing losses, with at least one model per group meeting minimum MPO and gain requirements (125 dB SPL and 60 dB SPL respectively). Responses are due by 2:00 PM PST on January 5, 2023, and should not exceed five pages.

Notice ID

48f62ca776cf417dbbd8a0470b4d133d

Solicitation Number

IHSOKC2026-01

NAICS Code

334510

Classification Code

6515