Notice of Intent for DataRay equipment D4 upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on behalf of the Indian Health Services (IHS), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source purchase order to DATA RAY INC. This intent is for a D4 upgrade to existing DataRay equipment at the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, SD. The upgrade is critical for patient wristband and barcode printing functions. The government is seeking capability statements from any interested parties by June 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The required upgrade involves transitioning DataRay equipment from D3 to D4. This enhancement is essential for maintaining critical patient identification and workflow processes at the Cheyenne River Health Center. Specifically, it supports patient admissions, medication administration, laboratory processing, and patient identification workflows, all integrated with the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) and Zebra printer systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Eagle Butte, SD 57625, United States
Response Requirements
This is an NOI, not a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The government intends to award a sole-source contract to DataRay Inc., citing them as the only responsible source capable of performing the upgrade. However, the government is actively seeking capability statements from any other party who believes they can fulfill this requirement. Responses will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by parties responding to this notice.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this notice, please contact Chantal Cornelius via email at chantal.cornelius@hhs.gov.