Preventative Maintenance Services for Ultrasound Medical Equipment

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a contractor to provide on-site preventative maintenance services for an ultrasound medical device at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Arizona. Specifically, the solicitation covers maintenance for one Philips EPIQ 5 Ultrasound system, with services including priority scheduling, next business day on-site response, parts replacement, and technical support. The Combined Synopsis-Solicitation (No. IHS1502379) requires contractors to perform planned maintenance per manufacturer specifications, provide software enhancements, and offer remote monitoring capabilities. Evaluation criteria will focus on experience, past performance, technical capability, price, and Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) representation, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price. Offers are due by February 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST, with a contract period beginning April 1, 2025.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS code 811211, with a small business size standard of $8.0 million. The contract includes a one-year base period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods available. The place of performance is located in Chinle, Arizona, at the facility situated off Highway 191 & Hospital Drive. While no specific award value is mentioned, the Service Contract Act Wage Determination indicates minimum wage requirements ranging from $13.30 to $17.75 per hour, depending on the contract's inception date. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive maintenance of the ultrasound equipment, including labor, travel, parts replacement, and technical support, with coordination required through the facility's Biomedical Engineering Department or Maintenance Supervisor.