BUY INDIAN SET-ASIDE - MR INJECTION SYSTEM FOR LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL IN LAWTON, OK

The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a sources-sought action under solicitation number 246-26-Q-0023 to identify capable vendors for the replacement of an end-of-life MRI Power Injector at the Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. This is not a solicitation for proposals but a market research notice aimed at gathering information from potential suppliers to inform a future procurement. The requirement involves delivering, installing, and testing the MRXperion MR Injection System within 90 days of purchase order issuance, with full training provided to IHS MRI Registered Technologists within 72 hours of installation. The contract includes a mandatory three-year service agreement covering annual calibration, software updates, OEM-certified part replacements, onsite service by certified engineers, remote support, and 24/7 technical assistance. All work must be performed at the Lawton Indian Hospital, and deliveries are restricted to before 4:15 PM, requiring drivers to present valid identification and coordinate logistics with the designated government representative. Contractors must furnish a single point of contact empowered to make daily operational decisions, provide a toll-free service line staffed eight hours daily Monday through Friday, and ensure all personnel comply with strict site regulations including tobacco-free policies, visitor pass requirements, escort protocols, and information security obligations. Non-disclosure of internal operations is mandatory, and violations may result in legal action. This procurement is subject to the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, which mandates preference for Indian Economic Enterprises wherever authorized and practicable, and the set-aside is specifically designated as BICiv. Respondents must demonstrate capability through a detailed, non-generic written submission limited to five pages and emailed to Edson Yellowfish by the deadline of June 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM CST. All responses must include the company name, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, DUNS and CAGE codes, tax ID, socioeconomic status, point of contact information, SAM registration verification, and any applicable procurement vehicles such as GSA Schedule numbers. Registration in SAM.gov is required for all respondents and no entitlement exists for reimbursement of submission costs. The government will evaluate responses to determine vendor capabilities and may issue a formal solicitation in the future. Compliance with HHSAR 304.1300(b) is required for non-routine contractor employees, who must adhere to the DHHS/SE Region Visitor Security Clearance Guidance. The