Intent Notice: Portable X-ray for the Ft. Yates Hospital IHS1517846
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Urgent, sole-source acquisition of a portable X-ray system for Fort Yates Hospital to preserve patient care during a scheduled remodel; the unit must interface with the hospital’s existing equipment, and the contract will cover delivery, installation, and any follow-on work within the time needed to complete those tasks. Award is limited to sources capable of meeting the urgency under FAR 6.302-2; interested parties may submit a written capability statement with clear evidence that competition would be advantageous, with the understanding that submission costs are not reimbursed.
Technical specs include a mobile unit with dimensions of 1340 mm (length) × 540 mm (width) × 1285 mm (height), wheel base of 641 mm, motorization 5, tube column rotation 317, generator mAs range 0.1–500, and exposure times 0.001–1.25. Elevation control and a 21.5-inch color monitor with DICOM GSDF compliance are included. Capability statements must be submitted in writing by email as Word or PDF attachments to the designated address; no telephone requests or offers will be honored.
1. Authority: FAR 6.302-2-Unusual and Compelling Urgency 2. Reason for Sole Source: The need to acquire the equipment in the most expeditious manner without delay to maintain the standard of care at the facility. Equipment must also be able to interface with existing equipment at the hospital. 3. Period of Performance: The contract period will not exceed the time necessary to deliver and install the portable x-ray and to compete any follow-on requirements. In accordance with FAR 6.302-2, the Indian Health Service intends to award a contract for urgent and compelling portable x-ray for the Fort Yates Hospital in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. The urgency is based on the fact that patient care would be at signifcant risk when the current x-ray equipment becomes inoperable for the scheduled remodel taking place in two weeks. The synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Specifications: Mobile unit Dimensions (l x w x h): 1340mm (52.76 in), 540mm (21.3in), 1285mm (50.6in) Wheel base 641 Motorization 5 Tube column rotation 317 Generator mAs range 0.1 - 500 mA range 10 -500 Exposure times 0.001 - 1.25 Eleva user interface Monitor 21.5 '' monitor color display with DICOM GSDF compliance Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following email address: Erin.Doering@ihs.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.
From Special Notice posted on Aug 19, 2025Notice history
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Contacts
Phone
6052267689
Agency
Place of Performance
USA