Description
The University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO program is procuring a sole‑source professional‑services contract for Dr. Le Hong Nhung to act as the in‑country expert and ECHO Ambassador for Vietnam. Dr. Nhung will provide immersion training, hub recruitment, program evaluation, communications liaison, and policy support over a three‑year period. Her unique expertise as a radiologist and chief facilitator of the VNCH pediatric ECHO hub makes her the only qualified provider, justifying the compatibility‑requirement sole‑source justification. The contract totals $69,044 and runs from 1 April 2024 through 31 March 2027, with the solicitation posted in March 2026 and a final deadline of 23 April 2026.
• Provide hands‑on immersion training for Vietnamese healthcare providers.
• Recruit and onboard new ECHO hubs across Vietnam (and potentially neighboring countries).
• Conduct evaluation, communication, and policy‑support activities to integrate ECHO into national health‑system frameworks.