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Portable Ultrasound System with Transducer
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The Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit is conducting market research through a sources-sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a portable ultrasound system, specifically the Sonosite ST with L12-3 transducer, along with installation and training services to support critical care bedside imaging in ICU settings. The goal is to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient care delivery within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. While the notice invites all capable firms to respond, priority will be given to Indian-owned economic enterprises—both large (IEE) and small (ISBEE)—under the Buy Indian Act before considering set-asides under the Small Business Act. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and submit a comprehensive company profile including UEI, business size, ownership type, socio-economic certifications such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone, and explicit identification of Native American ownership. Indian-owned entities must also complete and submit the official IHS IEE Representation Form, certifying their eligibility under HHSAR 326.601 and affirming that they meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise at the time of offer, award, and throughout the entire contract performance period. Failure to maintain eligibility requires immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer. False or misleading representations may result in penalties under federal law, including 18 U.S.C. 1001, 31 U.S.C. 3729–3731, and 18 U.S.C. 287. Submissions are due by 4:30 PM MST on May 28, 2026, via email to karen.james@ihs.gov with the exact subject line specified, and must include a capability statement outlining relevant experience, past performance, or existing contracts such as GSA or VA schedules. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, no feedback will be provided on submissions, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to award a contract.
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Place of Performance
Shiprock, NM, 87420, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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The Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – that can provide portable ultrasound system (Sonosite ST) with L12-3 transducer to support ICU/critical care bedside imaging, improve diagnostic capability, and enhance patient care delivery. This request also includes equipment installation and training.
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 339112-Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by 4:30 PM MST, May 28, 2026, to Karen James at karen.james@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN-Portable Ultrasound System with Transducer-SS-SRSU-26-0033.” Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
1. Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
2. A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstrations of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
3. Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
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