Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) Server Replacement for the Clinical Engineering Department at the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS), Aberdeen, South Dakota
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 (IHS), specifically the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the replacement of Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) Servers at 7 locations within the Great Plains Area. This effort aims to identify Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises capable of providing Dell PowerEdge Servers for the Clinical Engineering Department. Responses are due by January 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Dell PowerEdge Servers (including R360 and R760 models with various storage configurations) to be used by the IHS Clinical Engineering Department. These servers will support the testing, verification, and calibration of medical devices to ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and optimal equipment performance. The contractor will provide all necessary resources for tasks and deliverables outlined in the Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Commercial Item, Delivery/Task Order, or Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Date of award through 90 days
- Place of Performance: Multiple delivery points across South Dakota and North Dakota (Pine Ridge, Fort Thompson, Fort Yates, Lower Brule, Sisseton, Wagner, Rosebud).
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST)
- Published: January 12, 2026
Set-Aside/Eligibility
This notice is strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises. Responses will help the Government determine the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides. The anticipated NAICS code is 423450 – Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement via email to Wenda Wright (wenda.wright@ihs.gov). The statement should include:
- Overview of opinions on requirement difficulty/feasibility and innovative ideas.
- Details on current capability, capacity, prior similar events, organizational experience, and management capability.
- Examples of prior completed Government contracts.
- UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone).
- The capability statement must not exceed 10 single-sided pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins) in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Proprietary information should be marked, and current certified small business status clearly indicated on the first page.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and IHS does not intend to award a contract based solely on responses, nor will it pay for preparation of information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included. A pre-solicitation synopsis and/or solicitation may be published on SAM.gov after review of responses.