Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center (CTPHC), a maximum‑security forensic psychiatric hospital in Jessup, MD, seeks a qualified small‑business vendor to provide temporary dental services when its regular dentist or dental assistant is unavailable. The contract is a one‑year, firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑quantity agreement with a ceiling of $50,000 and is limited to certified small businesses. The contractor must supply a licensed dentist and a certified dental assistant, meet stringent security, infection‑control, and documentation requirements, and be able to respond to both scheduled and urgent dental needs within the hospital’s operating hours.
• Scope of work includes comprehensive dental examinations, emergency care, radiographs, preventive services, limited restorative and oral‑surgery procedures, medication management, and coordination of off‑site referrals.
• Contractor must provide a dental assistant to handle patient flow, instrument sterilization, radiography, record‑keeping, and patient education.
• Services must be delivered in a trauma‑informed, security‑compliant environment with mandatory orientation and annual training.
• Minimum qualifications: Maryland dental license, DEA/PDMP registration, dental‑assistant certification, 1‑3 years relevant experience, and three professional references.
• Contract period: 1 year starting ~September 7, 2026; no option periods.
• Submission via eMMA by 2:00 PM on August 27, 2026; pre‑bid conference on August 21, 2026 (optional).
• Small Business Reserve designation applies; award limited to certified small businesses.