Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Chinle IHS Mobile Breast Ultrasound Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- IHS1526635
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621512 Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Place of performance
- Chinle, Arizona 86503, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility is announcing its intent to sole-source a purchase order for mobile breast ultrasound services to CHILALI VIAN, dba SEDONA DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND LLC, with responses due by August 26, 2026. The procurement is non-competitive; no competitive solicitation will be issued. Respondents may submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government; absent affirmative written response by the deadline, the contract will be awarded without further notice.
The contractor shall provide ultrasound sonographer and radiologist services for outpatient and inpatient patients at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Arizona, including diagnostic imaging interpretation, sonographic procedures across multiple modalities, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and consultant services. The anticipated period of performance is one base year plus four one-year option periods. Services require approximately 2–3 on-site clinic days monthly from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, plus overtime as needed.
Radiologists must hold current unrestricted medical licenses, board certification by the American Board of Radiology, 48 months of radiology residency with minimum six months specialty experience and breast imaging fellowship, valid DEA and CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and no lapse in practice exceeding six months. Sonographer technicians must hold active ARDMS certification with breast specialization. All personnel must pass background checks, provide fitness-for-duty medical clearance, comply with NAIHS immunization requirements, and demonstrate cultural awareness of Navajo populations.
NAICS code 621999 applies; small business size standard is $20.5 million. A prior sources-sought notice posted June 11 through June 18, 2026 received no vendor responses.
Notice text
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility intends to award a non-competitive, sole sourced purchase order to CHILALI VIAN, dba SEDONA DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND LLC, for Mobile Breast Ultrasound Services to include Ultrasound Sonographer and Radiologist services. Services shall be in strict accordance with attached Performance Work Statement.
The anticipated Period of Performance: (1) one-year base year plus (4) one-year option periods.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 621999 with a small business size standard of $20.5.
The Proposed Contractor is the only organization uniquely qualified to provide the required services to ensure that there is no interruption in services that could impact direct patient care. The Proposed Contractor is the only authorized entity able to provide the required services. A sources sought notice was posted on this platform June 11, 2027 through June 18, 2026 and no vendors responded showing interest or stepped forward noting capability.
This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. If no affirmative written response is received by Closing Date/Time the contract will be issued without further notice.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Work Statement.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Chinle IHS Mobile Breast Ultrasound Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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