Equipment – EPIQ Ultrasound System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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
The Indian Health Service, Crownpoint Service Unit is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable firms, particularly Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) or small (ISBEE), that can provide an EPIQ Ultrasound System. This is not a solicitation. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
Purpose
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research only to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential competition and set-asides, and to locate Indian-owned economic enterprises. The Contracting Officer will prioritize responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities before considering set-aside programs under the Small Business Act.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Equipment – EPIQ Ultrasound System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services)
- NAICS: 334510 – Electronic and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)
- PSC: 6515 – Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Crownpoint, NM
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Brenda Joe at brenda.joe@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN – Equipment – EPIQ Ultrasound System, 6515". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA/VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice). This form is a critical self-certification for eligibility under the Buy Indian Act, requiring confirmation of 51% Indian ownership and other details. False information is punishable by federal law.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer/quotation and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.