Teleradiology Services for Diagnostic Interpretation of Radiologic Studies for the Bemidji Area

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bemidji Sub-Area, is seeking sources for teleradiology services to provide diagnostic interpretation of radiologic studies for the Red Lake IHS, Cass Lake IHS, and White Earth IHS service units located in Minnesota. This procurement is a 100% Buy Indian Set-Aside, exclusively reserved for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), requiring offerors to self-certify their status and submit the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. The contract will cover comprehensive teleradiology coverage for modality-specific imaging including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and DEXA scans with an annual volume of approximately 550 MRI, 500 CT, and 200 DEXA studies, projected to grow by 1% annually. The base performance period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2031. All contractors must ensure 24/7 availability of board-certified, licensed, and IHS-credentialed radiologists who are free from federal sanctions and meet stringent credentialing and training requirements, including HIPAA, MQSA, and IHS mandatory training. Services must adhere to strict performance metrics: STAT interpretations within 30 minutes, routine reads within 24 hours, report accuracy rates above 98%, and system uptime exceeding 99%. Transmission of protected health information must utilize FIPS-140-compliant wireless encryption and IPSec VPN, with full compliance to HIPAA, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and Section 508 accessibility standards for electronic information technology. Contractors are required to execute a Business Associate Agreement and Interconnection Security Agreement, maintain DICOM/PACS system integration with IHS infrastructure, and ensure all equipment meets ACR and FDA calibration standards. The government will conduct inspections and MQSA audits on-site, and offerors must submit the HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template to verify accessibility compliance. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, and must include a capability statement, SAM UEI, tax ID, and certification of IEE or ISBEE status, with electronic submission expected through a government portal, though the exact platform is unspecified. No contract value has