SOURCES SOUGHT - PACS EYE CARE SYSTEM FOR LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL, LAWTON OK
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 OK City Area Indian Health Service, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified businesses capable of providing an Eye Care Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for the Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, OK. This market research aims to modernize ophthalmic imaging workflows and improve interoperability with the existing PATH EHR system. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, at 4:30 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the procurement, installation, and integration of an Eye Care PACS solution. Key aspects include:
- Providing software licenses, connectivity modules, interfaces, installation, configuration, testing, and training.
- Configuring DICOM Modality Worklists and bi-directional HL7 communication with PATH EHR.
- Connecting all supported ophthalmic instruments.
- Storing, managing, and displaying various ophthalmic imaging data (visual fields, OCT, fundus, glaucoma RNFL, retina datasets).
- Supporting real-time post-processing, manipulation of historic data, and display of FDA-cleared ZEISS clinical analysis modules.
- Ensuring multi-site data access, role-based permissions, and secure authentication.
- Providing all required operator and service manuals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): Base year of 12 months, with four (4) 12-month option years.
- Preference: Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) are highly encouraged to respond, pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47).
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
- Published: May 13, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (maximum 5 pages) via email to Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov with "246-26-Q-0019" in the subject line. The response must include:
- Company Name, Socioeconomic Status, SAM UEI, DUNS, Cage Code, Tax ID.
- Company point of contact, mailing address, telephone number(s), website, and email.
- Applicable GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle.
- Company's SAM registration status.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses are voluntary and will not be returned or compensated. Information provided may be used for planning purposes. All ICT deliverables must comply with Revised Section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and the contractor must comply with Privacy Act, HIPAA, and CFR Part 2 regulations.