Sole Source-Fujifilm Sonosite Portable Ultrasound Unit for White Earth Health Center
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Ogema, Minnesota 56569, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a Notice of Intent on March 25, 2026, to award a sole source contract to Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc. for the procurement of a portable ultrasound unit for the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, Minnesota. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis under the authority of FAR 13.501(a), which permits sole source awards when only one source is reasonably available. The IHS determined that Fujifilm Sonosite is the exclusive vendor capable of meeting the specific technical requirements necessary for operation within IHS IT system constraints. This Special Notice represents the government's formal announcement of its intent to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition valued at approximately $59,000.
The primary objective of this acquisition is to obtain a point-of-care portable ultrasound system that can operate as a stand-alone unit in exam rooms without requiring wireless network connectivity or cloud-based storage, both of which are prohibited under HHS IT policies. The deadline for interested parties to submit responses demonstrating their capability or interest is April 4, 2026, and all submissions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. Although this notice is not a competitive solicitation, interested vendors may submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government, along with technical capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the stated requirements. The acquisition includes provisions for on-site educational support, installation, system setup, and a five-year warranty covering the system and transducers, with continuous software quality improvement updates. The contract is classified under NAICS code 423450 and PSC code 6525, targeting medical equipment suppliers capable of delivering new, fully functional portable ultrasound systems.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc, for the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, MN.
The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) - only one source reasonably available. Fuijifilm Sonosite is the only vendor that provides a portable ultrasound unit that can be used in exam rooms and as a stand-alone unit without having to be hooked to a wireless network or requiring use of the cloud as use of a cloud server is not allowed in the IHS IT system. This system also has the ability to add probes to aid in procedures without the need to update software to be compatible with the system. It also allows pictures to be printed so patients may take it with them.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450 – Ultrasound equipment, medical and merchant wholesalers
PSC: 6525 – Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary
Point of contact for this acquisition is Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sonosite Jofoc - Signed.pdf |
Similar open opportunities
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity