Ultrasound Technician Services for Pine Ridge IHS Hospital

Sources Sought: Ultrasound Technologist Technician Services for the Pine Ridge Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospital

Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS1528625

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service.

This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE), or Other Small Businesses.

Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 621512-Diagnostic Imaging Centers.

1.0      BACKGROUND

The Pine Ridge IHS requires Radiology contract services due to the Indian Health Service experiencing an insufficient number of permanent government employees; therefore, contract support is essential for the Pine Ridge IHS to function in its full capacity.

2.0       OBJECTIVE

The primary objective is to establish a Firm Fixed Price, Performance Based, Non-Personal, Direct Patient Care Medical Service contract to provide three (3) FTE Ultrasound Technologist Technicians to support the Radiology Department for the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital and Outlying Clinics.

3.0      CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS/ AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Ultrasound Technologists shall be capable of performing a full range of sonographic procedures, including abdominal, pelvic, obstetric/gynecologic, vascular, and small parts imaging. Real-time image acquisition, optimization, and evaluation to ensure diagnostic adequacy. Adjusting imaging techniques and parameters based on patient condition, anatomy, and clinical indications. Recognize normal and abnormal findings and ensuring appropriate image documentation for radiologist interpretation. Shall: Integrate seamlessly with radiologists, physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel to support efficient patient throughput and continuity of care. Maintain strict adherence to patient safety practices, including infection control and patient identification protocols. Be fully trained and competent in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and imaging systems to ensure accurate documentation, patient tracking, and encounter completion. Meet all credentialing requirements, including appropriate certifications, licensure (if applicable), and compliance with facility-specific onboarding protocols and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Services must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including radiation safety requirements. Contractor personnel must comply with accreditation standards established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission. Adherence to imaging quality standards, infection control protocols, and patient safety requirements is mandatory to ensure uninterrupted accreditation and quality patient care.

4.0     TYPE OF ORDER

The Government anticipates a commercial acquisition; contract type has not yet been determined and will be informed by market research results.

5.0       ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This will be a six-week base period plus ten six-week option periods, beginning with the date of award.

6.0       PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, 607 Indian Health Rd, Pine Ridge, SD

7.0      Capability Statement/Information:

Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement for market research purposes only, in accordance with FAR Part 10 and the FAR Revolutionary Overhaul (RFO) emphasis on commercial-first acquisition strategies.

Responses shall address the following areas to assist the Government in assessing the availability of commercially available for Ultrasound Technologist Services:

1. Commercial Capability Overview

Describe your company’s commercially available Ultrasound Technologist services.

2. Alignment with Government Objectives

Provide a high-level description of how your commercial service could support the objectives described in this Sources Sought Notice. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for reference only to illustrate the Government’s anticipated operational environment and scope; respondents are not required to meet all draft PWS elements at this stage.

3. Relevant Experience

Describe recent and relevant experience providing similar commercial services to Federal, Tribal, State, or private healthcare facilities.

4. Security and Compliance

Identify applicable industry standards, certifications, or compliance frameworks supported by your commercial service.

5. Small Business Status

Provide business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., ISBEE, IEE, Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone), along with your UEI, organization name, address, and point of contact. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 621512-Diagnostic Imaging Centers.

6. Commercial Pricing Models (High-Level)

Describe typical commercial pricing structures used for similar services, without providing pricing quotes.

7. Additional Information

Provide any additional information that may assist the Government in refining its acquisition strategy or determining whether a competitive set-aside or other RFO-aligned commercial approach is appropriate.

Submission Format:

Capability statements shall not exceed 10 single-sided pages, single-spaced, minimum 12-point font, submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

8.0.        Closing Statement

Point of Contact: Mary Sarenana, Purchasing Agent, at mary.sarenana@ihs.gov

Submission Instructions: Interested parties shall submit capability via email to mary.sarenana@ihs.gov. Must include Sources Sought Number IHS1528625 in the Subject line. The due date for receipt of statements is August 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered.

This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of IHS.

IHS does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, IHS may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ).

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against IHS shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or IHS’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. 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. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in SAM.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.