**Amendment No. 0001** Solicitation- (1) Radiological Technologist/Laboratory Assistant- Jicarilla Service Unit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is an Amendment No. 0001 to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) Radiological Technologist/Laboratory Assistant for the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, NM. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is procuring these services to support high-quality patient care. This acquisition is a cascading set-aside, prioritizing Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) as the first tier, followed by all other small business concerns. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide one Radiological Technologist/Laboratory Assistant to perform digital radiological examinations, bone density scans, assist with phlebotomy, and collect blood samples. Duties include patient interaction, positioning, operating radiographic equipment, ensuring proper exposure, radiation protection, and clerical tasks. Personnel must possess specific knowledge in radiology, laboratory procedures, anatomy, physiology, basic physics, and pediatric radiography.
Key Qualifications & Requirements
Contractor personnel must be ARRT certified, hold BLS/ACLS certifications, and a valid medical license. Required training includes Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse, Trauma-Informed Care, Information System Security Awareness, and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. Health requirements include specific vaccinations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19) or documented immunity/contraindications, and a TB test within the last 12 months. Fingerprinting and a background investigation are required prior to performance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (TBD 2026-2027) with four (4) one-year Option Periods (TBD 2027-2031), not to exceed five years total.
- Place of Performance: Jicarilla Service Unit, 500 North Mundo Road, Dulce, NM 87528.
- Government-Furnished: Necessary equipment, supplies, clinic space, and PPE (excluding uniforms/lab coats).
- Contractor-Furnished: Uniforms, lab coats, personal medical instruments. Food and lodging are the contractor's responsibility.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act. The cascading set-aside prioritizes:
- 1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- 2nd Tier: All Other Small Business Concerns
Offers from enterprises not meeting these criteria will not be considered. The NAICS code is 561320 with a small business size standard of $34 million or less.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM MST.
- Questions Due: May 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM MST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to raelynn.ray@ihs.gov.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must be submitted in three volumes: Technical Capability & Staffing Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must complete and submit the SF-18 form (page 1 only) and the IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. Pricing must be an all-inclusive hourly rate, using the provided fillable pricing table format.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability & Staffing Approach (most important), Past Performance (from the last five years), and Price. Award will be based on a best value determination, which may involve a tradeoff. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best terms in their initial proposal.
Amendment 0001
This amendment corrects an administrative error in Section 4.7, "Contractor Qualification Requirements," by deleting the inadvertently included sentence: "Professional Development: Degree or diploma from a medical school and completion of a family medicine residency." Offerors must acknowledge this amendment in their submissions.