Sole Source Purchase for Technical Assistance and Operational Support for Project ECHO Programs

This sole‑source contract awards Lan Nguyen $147,096 over three years to provide specialized technical assistance and operational support for Project ECHO programs in Vietnam. The services focus on launching new ECHO projects, participating in strategic planning, and acting as the on‑the‑ground liaison for tele‑ECHO sessions, leveraging Nguyen’s unique expertise, language fluency, and established relationships with Vietnamese health institutions. The procurement is justified as “proprietary” because the vendor’s combination of ECHO model experience and local contacts is deemed unavailable elsewhere. • Scope includes project support, strategy development, administrative reporting, and direct facilitation of tele‑health sessions in Vietnam. • Contract term runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027 with a fixed total value of $147,096. • Awarded without competition under New Mexico procurement law (Sole Source).