Sonosite ultra sound and accessories
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), Phoenix Area Office, on behalf of the Whiteriver Service Unit, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Sonosite ultrasound systems and accessories. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors for a future acquisition. The opportunity is being considered for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice is for market research to identify vendors capable of providing specific ultrasound equipment. The IHS is exploring potential small business set-aside options or full and open competitive procedures for a future Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). The requirement is for:
- 1 each – L28354-Sonosite LX Ultrasound System
- 1 each - L23119- Transducer C5-1
- 1 each - L22916- Transducer L12-3
Key Requirements
- Equipment: Must be NEW equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items.
- Authorization: Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.
- Warranty: OEM warranty and service must be provided and maintained by the OEM.
- Documentation: Responses must include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer.
- Procurement: The government will not split this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (under consideration, in accordance with the Buy Indian Act).
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Whiteriver Service Unit, 400 W. Apache Drive, Whiteriver, AZ 85941.
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern.
- Published: March 5, 2026.
Submission Instructions
- This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Responses should identify the vendor's socio-economic status in accordance with SBA size standards.
- Payment will be made through the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP).
- Responses must be sent via email to Phillip Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov.
- The subject line for responses must be: "IHS1522591 Sources Sought for Sonosite Ultrasound System".