# Sole Source-Fujifilm Sonosite Portable Ultrasound Unit for White Earth Health Center

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/cb0b955dac34461aa14f4eacafeb0461

- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Bemidji Area Indian Health Service (75H705)
- NAICS: 423450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Product or service code: 6525 X-Ray Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary
- Place of performance: Ogema, Minnesota
- County: Becker County (FIPS 27005). https://abierto.us/counties/becker-county-mn-27005
- City: Ogema. https://abierto.us/cities/ogema-mn-2748130
- First posted: March 25, 2026
- Last posted: March 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cb0b955dac34461aa14f4eacafeb0461/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc, for the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, MN. The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) - only one source reasonably available.

Fuijifilm Sonosite is the only vendor that provides a portable ultrasound unit that can be used in exam rooms and as a stand-alone unit without having to be hooked to a wireless network or requiring use of the cloud as use of a cloud server is not allowed in the IHS IT system. This system also has the ability to add probes to aid in procedures without the need to update software to be compatible with the system. It also allows pictures to be printed so patients may take it with them. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450 – Ultrasound equipment, medical and merchant wholesalers PSC:

**6525 – Imaging Equipment and Supplies:** Medical, Dental, Veterinary Point of contact for this acquisition is Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov.

Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.

## Publications

- March 25, 2026: Special notice, due April 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice cb0b955dac34461aa14f4eacafeb0461. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cb0b955dac34461aa14f4eacafeb0461/view

## Points of contact

- Winona Kitto, winona.kitto@ihs.gov
- Jennifer Richardson, jennifer.richardson@ihs.gov

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