Sources Sought Notice for Diagnostic Radiology Interpretation services for the Lower Brule Healthcare Center, Lower Brule, SD.

Quick Summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area Office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Diagnostic Radiology Interpretation services for the Lower Brule Healthcare Center (LBHC) in Lower Brule, SD. This market research aims to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) capable of providing services for approximately 800 x-rays and 150 ultrasounds annually. The anticipated acquisition method may include a Buy Indian set-aside. Capability statements are due by January 27, 2026.

Purpose & Background

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Its primary goal is to conduct market research to determine the availability of IEE/ISBEE firms and assist the Government in identifying the appropriate acquisition method, potentially including a Buy Indian set-aside. The IHS provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, with LBHC serving the Lower Brule Reservation.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will provide diagnostic radiology interpretation services for standard x-ray and ultrasound imaging. Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting and providing final reports for all medical imaging studies.
• Ensuring interpretive physicians are certified by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and meet minimum qualifications, acting as Lead Interpreting Physicians (LIPs).
• Providing telephone consultation for unusual findings.
• Participating in Quality Assurance and Peer Review activities.
• Electronically transcribing, signing, and transferring reports into the LBHC Electronic Health Records (EHR) via a secure, encrypted VPN connection.
• Adhering to professional standards, ethics, and policies.
• Contractor must be located within the United States and meet specific physician qualifications including board certification (ABR), unrestricted medical licenses, and relevant experience.

Anticipated Contract Details

• Type: Firm Fixed-Price Non-Personal Service Purchase Order (if awarded)
• Duration: One (1) base year plus four (4) option years
• Place of Performance: Lower Brule Healthcare Center, 601 Gall Street, Lower Brule, SD, 57548
• Anticipated NAICS: 621111 – Office of Physicians
• Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (market research for potential Buy Indian set-aside)

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should submit a capability statement (maximum 10 single-sided pages, 12-point font) detailing:

• Opinions on the requirement's difficulty/feasibility and innovative ideas.
• Current capability, capacity, prior similar experience, organizational/management capability, and examples of past government contracts.
• UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone).
• Clearly mark current certified small business status on the first page.

Response & Contact

• Submission Deadline: January 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Central Time
• Submission Method: Email capability statements to Andrea Whipple at Andrea.Whipple@ihs.gov. Include "Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1518822" in the subject line.
• Point of Contact: Andrea Whipple, Purchasing Agent, Andrea.Whipple@ihs.gov

Important Note

This is solely for market research; it is not a solicitation, and IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses. Responses will not be considered adequate for a future solicitation.