Ultrasound System

The Indian Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking quotes for medical imaging equipment through Request for Quotation IHS1522591. The procurement includes one Sonosite LX Ultrasound System (L28354), one Transducer C5-1 (L23119), and one Transducer L12-3 (L22916), with all items required to be new equipment only from an Original Equipment Manufacturer authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. Key requirements include providing a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer, including shipping costs as a single FOB Destination line item, and submitting a technically acceptable quote with competitive pricing. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest price that is technically acceptable, with evaluation criteria encompassing price, technical acceptance of product, delivery, and past performance data from PPIRS and FAPIIS. Quote responses must be submitted by March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, with successful offerors required to submit invoices electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform in compliance with OMB M-15-19.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native American small business set-aside, meaning only vendors meeting this category will be considered for award. The equipment will be delivered to the Whiteriver Service Unit located at 400 W. Apache Drive, Whiteriver, AZ 85941. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify a budget range, though the requirement encompasses three specific pieces of medical imaging equipment. Arizona state tax exemption applies to this procurement under multiple Arizona Revised Statutes provisions. The contract will incorporate standard FAR and HHSAR clauses applicable to commercial items, including provisions for equal opportunity, labor standards, and various federal compliance requirements.