Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, requires the services of licensed dentists (the Offeror) to provide community-based oral health care services, oral health education and promotion, administrative and other services to support dental clinics and dental programs predominantly in First Nations communities/locations in Manitoba. Communities/locations designated as “drive-in” are generally located in southern Manitoba and are accessible by vehicle. Communities/locations designated as “fly-in” are located in the northern and more isolated regions of the province and are best accessed by air travel, usually from airports in Winnipeg, St. Andrews and Thompson. The FNIHB dental clinics are predominantly located in community facilities such as health centres, nursing stations or schools. Dental clinics are set up with standardized dental equipment that remains in the clinic; the Offeror provides the necessary dental instruments, handpieces, and accessories. Dental supplies are ordered by the Offeror and the cost of preauthorized dental supplies is reimbursed to the Offeror by FNIHB.
