Sole Source-Fujifilm Sonosite Portable Ultrasound Unit for White Earth Health Center
Overview
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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), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Priced Contract on a sole source basis to Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc. for a portable ultrasound unit for the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, MN. This action is justified under FAR 13.501(a) due to the unique technical requirements of the IHS IT system. Responses from interested parties are due by April 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a portable ultrasound unit that can operate in exam rooms and as a stand-alone unit without requiring a wireless network or cloud server, which is not permitted within the IHS IT system. The unit must also allow for the addition of probes without software updates and enable printing of images for patients. The acquisition is for a Point-of-Care Portable Ultrasound Unit, with an estimated value of $59,000.00 for FY2026, to be used by medical staff for patient care, including pregnancy stage determination and ultrasound-guided joint injections.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Priced Contract (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 423450 – Ultrasound equipment, medical and merchant wholesalers
- PSC: 6525 – Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary
- Response Due: April 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Ogema, MN 56569, United States
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to issue a sole source award, not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence, including technical capabilities, that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
The point of contact for this acquisition is Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto (winona.kitto@ihs.gov). A Justification and Approval (J&A) document further details the rationale for the sole source procurement, emphasizing the critical need for a unit that complies with IHS IT restrictions regarding wireless networks and cloud storage.