TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE - PACS EYE CARE SYSTEM FOR LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL, LAWTON OK

This contract is a total small business set-aside under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.5, specifically targeting Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, with solicitation number 246-26-Q-0019 issued by the Indian Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. The procurement is for an Eye Care Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to be installed and integrated at three facilities: Lawton Indian Hospital, Anadarko Indian Health Center, and Carnegie Indian Health Center in Oklahoma. The base performance period is one year with four optional one-year extensions, and all work must be performed on-site at these locations. Only small businesses may respond, and offerors must provide documentation confirming their socioeconomic status, including a Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, SAM registration, and GSA Schedule information. Proposals are limited to five pages and must be submitted electronically by August 7, 2026, to Edson Yellowfish at the designated email address, with the solicitation number clearly referenced in the subject line. The system must support ophthalmic imaging workflows through DICOM and HL7 interfaces with the PATH EHR, include comprehensive training and documentation, and fully comply with federal accessibility, privacy, and security standards. Deliverables must meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility requirements, with a completed VPAT submitted as proof. Contractors are also required to comply with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and 42 CFR Part 2 to safeguard patient data. All personnel must obtain visitor passes, be escorted on-site, adhere to a tobacco-free environment, and avoid any disclosure of operational information. The government will provide facilities and certain support personnel, but the contractor is responsible for supplying all equipment, software, licenses, and technical staff. No contract value or pricing is specified as this is a sources-sought notice, not a formal award, and no evaluation factors, contract type, or payment terms are detailed in the available information. All changes to the statement of work require written authorization from the contracting officer, and unauthorized costs are the contractor’s responsibility.