IHS-SS-26-1526329-SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE XRAY CT TECHNOLOGIST SERVICES
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE), or Other Small Businesses capable of providing Xray CT Technologist services for the Radiology Department at the Cheyenne River Health Center (CRHC) in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Responses are due by June 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
Purpose
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, intended to determine the availability of qualified businesses and the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides. It is not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for uninterrupted Xray CT Technologist services, including performing a variety of computerized tomography and diagnostic radiographic examinations. Services must adhere to Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) standards, the Privacy Act of 1974, and HIPAA. Personnel must be highly proficient with Toshiba CT equipment and hold current ARRT Certification for CT.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought (anticipates a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE), or Other Small Businesses.
- NAICS: 561320 (Temporary Help Services), with other relevant NAICS codes considered.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated base year plus two option years.
- Place of Performance: Cheyenne River Health Center, Radiology Department, Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
- Tour of Duty: Rotating 8-12 hour shifts, totaling 80 hours in a two-week period, including holidays and weekends. Occasional on-call status may be required.
- Compensation: Fixed flat rate per hour; no differential pay for government holidays, compensation time, or night shifts.
- Personnel Requirements: Level I position sensitivity, requiring Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 compliance, including National Agency Check and Inquiries (with fingerprinting) and background investigations. Mandatory health records and compliance with IHS Employee Health and Infection Control mandates are also required.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (maximum 10 single-sided pages, 12-point font) including:
- Overview of opinions on the requirement's difficulty/feasibility and innovative ideas.
- Current capability/capacity, prior similar events, organizational experience, and examples of prior Government contracts.
- UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone) under NAICS 561320 or comparable.
- Any other helpful information. Proprietary information should be marked, and certified small business status clearly indicated on the first page.
Response Due
Capability statements must be submitted via email to Jody Keplin (Jody.Keplin@ihs.gov) by June 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The subject line must include "Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1526329."
Important Note
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information submitted. Responses may lead to a Request for Quote (RFQ), but this notice is not a solicitation.