SAM #IHS-SS-26-1526329

Diagnostic CT Technologist Services for Cheyenne River Health Center Radiology Department

This opportunity is for Diagnostic CT Technologist services at the Cheyenne River Health Center, managed by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area, Radiology Department. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), Cheyenne River Health Center, Radiology Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Toshiba (CT equipment proficiency required) - Services Requested: - Up to 4 Diagnostic CT Technologists - 40 hours/week per technologist - Rotating 8-12 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays - Recruitment, credentialing, and placement included - Must have current ARRT certification for CT - Must be highly proficient with Toshiba CT equipment - Compliance with JCAHO standards, HIPAA, and Privacy Act - Background checks, security clearances, and health record compliance required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Non-personal services contract - Firm fixed price purchase order - Base year plus two option years - All work performed onsite at Cheyenne River Health Center - Preference for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) - Strict compliance with healthcare and privacy regulations

Description

Sources Sought: To provide uninterrupted X-ray CT Technologist services, in the delivery of patient care, for the Radiology Department at the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota 57625.

Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS-SS-26-1526329

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service.

This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses, Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), or Other Small Businesses.

Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 561320, Temporary Help Services—other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received (such as conference centers, etc.).

BACKGROUND

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health & Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Indian Health Service provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to 567 federally recognized tribes, in 35 states. The Indian Health Service Headquarters is located in Rockville, MD, and is divided into twelve physical areas: Alaska, Albuquerque, Bemidji, Billings, California, Great Plains, Nashville, Navajo, Oklahoma, Phoenix, Portland, and Tucson.

Our facility, the Cheyenne River Health Center (CRHC), falls under the GPAO. CRHC provides medical care for approximately 9,000 tribal members living on the CRST Reservation. Serving a rural area, many of our patients travel 100 miles round trip to receive care. The CRHC was built in 2011 to provide an expanded level of health care services specifically designed to meet the needs of the CRHC population. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, through a 638 contract with IHS, operates four satellite health stations offering basic ambulatory services at Cherry Creek, Red Scaffold, Swiftbird, and Whitehorse communities. Services include: Emergency Room Department, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health Nursing, Radiology Services, Inpatient Care, Laboratory, MRI, Dental, Community Health, Contract Health Services, Dietitians, Audiology, Eye Care, Inpatient, Pain Management, and Specialist Clinics: OB/GYN, ENT, Podiatry & Neurology.

OBJECTIVE

To provide uninterrupted X-ray CT Technologist services, in the delivery of patient care, for the Radiology Department at the Cheyenne River Health Center.

SCOPE

Contract CT Tech will work into the current departmental schedule. Assignments will require shifts of no less than eight (8) hours and no more than twelve (12) hours. These shifts may rotate any time during the twenty-four (24) hour period for a total of 80 hours in a two-week pay period. Holidays and weekends will be included as part of the 80-hour work period. All scheduled hours will be determined by the Radiology Supervisor. Occasional On-Call status may be required.

Regular Hours: Working rotating 8-12 hours shifts, during a two-week period, totaling 80 hours.

Overtime Hours: Any hours worked over 80 hours in a two-week period.

On-Call: The contractor is off duty but remains available by telephone for contact when unanticipated situations arise, remaining within a reasonable call-back radius, and reports for duty within 45 minutes of contact, or if live on campus, within 30 minutes of contact.

Work Flexibility: Because we are a health facility and there are compliance issues where coverage is mandatory, work schedules shall occasionally change. As directed by the departmental supervisor, the contractor shall rotate into other duty sections as needed to support patient care.

A 30-minute unpaid meal break will be included with each shift. Lunch breaks will be taken at the approximate midpoint of the shift and will not be saved to leave 60 minutes early. Rest periods, not to exceed 15 minutes every four hours of scheduled duty, will be provided if not on a call at that time. Rest periods will not be used for a continuation of lunch/dinner periods or taken at the beginning or end of the workday.

Hours worked do not include travel time to reach the CRHC or other place of performance.

Compensation: The contractor shall be paid a fixed flat rate per hour. No differential pay for government holidays, compensation time, or night differential. Holidays and weekends are included as part of the 80-hour work period and are considered regular hours. Regular and/or Overtime hours shall be determined by the Radiology Department Supervisor.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor will be required to provide a variety of computerized tomography & diagnostic radiographic examinations. The government reserves the right to accept or reject services if the level of performance is unsatisfactory to Indian Health Service.

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards must be considered and adhered to at all times to ensure compliance. All Medical Record Information generated in the performance of this contract shall remain the property of and be under the control of the Indian Health Service. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining Patient Confidentiality and adhering to the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

PERSONNEL

CT Technologists must have highly proficient experience with Toshiba CT equipment. CT Technologists may assist in training departmental staff. Diagnostic/CT Technologists must have verified documentation that they participate in ongoing education, including annual training on safe radiation protection practices in the radiology environment.

CERTIFICATIONS

The contractor shall ensure employees have the following current and valid professional certifications before starting work:

ARRT Certification for CT

TYPE OF ORDER

This is a firm fixed-price purchase order.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Date of Award for 1 year: Base plus two option years.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Cheyenne River Health Center Radiology Department 24376 166th Street Eagle Butte, South Dakota 57625

REPORT(S)/DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

PAYMENT

Payment will be rendered once all services are provided, accounted for, and the invoice is uploaded into IPP for payment.

10.0 Capability Statement/Information:

Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize themselves with the requirements of this project. Failure to do so will be at your firm’s own risk. The following information shall be included in the capability statement:

A general overview of the respondents’ opinions about the difficulty and/or feasibility of the potential requirement, and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts. Information in sufficient detail about the respondent’s (a) current capability and capacity to perform the work; (b) prior completed events of similar nature/size; (c) organizational experience and management capability; and (d) examples of prior completed Government contracts and other related information. The respondents’ UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, etc.) Pursuant to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 561320, Temporary Help Services, or comparable NAICS. Any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the requirements of the potential acquisition. The capability statement shall not exceed 10 single-sided pages (including all attachments, resumes, charts, etc.) presented in single-space and using a 12-point font size minimum, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), with 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper size, and 1-inch top, bottom, left, and right margins. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferably placed under the eligible small business concern’s name and address). Responses will be reviewed only by IHS personnel and will be held in a confidential manner.

11.0 Closing Statement

Point of Contact: Jody Keplin, Purchasing Agent, at Jody.Keplin@ihs.gov

Submission Instructions:

Interested parties shall submit capability statements via email to Jody Keplin, at Jody.Keplin@ihs.gov. Must include Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1526329 in the Subject line. The due date for receipt of statements is June 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.

All responses must be received by the specified due date and time to be considered.

This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of IHS.

IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses nor pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, IHS may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ).

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no claims against IHS shall arise from responses to this notice or the use of such information in evaluation or development of specifications for any subsequent requirement.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any necessary and legally appropriate purpose. Respondents should ensure their response is complete and detailed enough for the Government to assess qualifications. The Government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. After reviewing responses, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in SAM.gov. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.

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