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

The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a sole-source contract to Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc. for a portable ultrasound unit for the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, MN. The ultrasound unit will be used for patient care, including determining stages of pregnancy and guiding joint injections. The contract is valued at $59,000 and includes a 5-year standard warranty. The IHS has determined that Fujifilm Sonosite is the only vendor that can provide a portable ultrasound unit that meets their requirements, as it can be used in exam rooms without being connected to a wireless network and does not store patient data on a cloud server. Key features of the contract include: • The contract is for a Firm-Fixed Price • The ultrasound unit will be used for patient care, including determining stages of pregnancy and guiding joint injections • The contract includes a 5-year standard warranty • Fujifilm Sonosite will provide on-site educational support, as well as unboxing and installing and set-up of the system • The IHS has determined that Fujifilm Sonosite is the only vendor that can provide a portable ultrasound unit that meets their requirements