How to bid on Ultrasound Technologist Services for Pine Ridge IHS Hospital

What the agency is buying

The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) Pine Ridge IHS Hospital is seeking ultrasound technologist services. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial items.

The contract will have a base period plus ten option periods. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The NAICS code is 621512, Diagnostic Imaging Centers, with a small business size standard of $19 million.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. Questions about the solicitation are due by September 18, 2026, at noon MST. Quotes must be submitted by October 02, 2026, at noon MST. The official closing time is 2:00 PM ET on October 02, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) that provide diagnostic imaging services, particularly ultrasound technologists. Firms should be capable of providing qualified staff to a remote rural healthcare environment.

Vendors should have experience in sustaining reliable staffing coverage, maintaining diagnostic imaging quality, meeting documentation and compliance requirements, and supporting continuity of patient care operations.

How to respond

Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, and dated. Include the solicitation number 75H70626Q00232 and the closing date. Your quote needs to include your company's name, address, telephone number, and email address for a contact person.

Provide a technical description of the services offered, including any product literature if necessary. State the terms of any express warranty, your price and any discount terms, and a 'remit to' address if different from your mailing address. Acknowledge any solicitation amendments. Include past performance information with recent and relevant contracts, including contact details. Finally, include a statement confirming your agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation.

Tips for a competitive response

The award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. This means your quote must first meet all technical requirements to be considered acceptable, and then the lowest price among technically acceptable offers will be selected. Focus on clearly demonstrating how you meet all technical requirements.

Ensure your proposed unit pricing is all-inclusive, covering travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, taxes, and all other costs. Clearly outline your ability to provide qualified ultrasound technologist coverage, including contingency plans for absences, turnover, and emergencies. Detail how your personnel meet all required qualifications, such as ARDMS eligibility or registration, BLS, and immunization requirements. Show your capability to perform ultrasound examinations, obtain diagnostic-quality images, and operate equipment safely.