Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

See attached SOLICITATION NOTICE for solicitation number 75H70122Q00020 for a construction project for the Indian Health Service (IHS). The purpose of this project is to install chemical feed equipmen... See attached SOLICITATION NOTICE for solicitation number 75H70122Q00020 for a construction project for the Indian Health Service (IHS). The purpose of this project is to install chemical feed equipment at the Makah Water Treatment Plant on the Makah Water System in Neah Bay, Washington. This project will be procured as a 100% Small Business set-aside solicitation under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The associated size standard for this procurement is $39.5 million. Please review all attachments to this notice for details. SCOPE OF WORK: See Section C of the attached solicitation (Attachment B01 75H70122Q00020) LOCATION OF PROJECT: Makah Indian Reservation; 1161 Backtrack Rd., Neah Bay, WA 98357 (Clallam County). TERO: All work is subject to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) of the Makah Indian Tribe. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to comply with all applicable TERO requirements. CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 120 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed. CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. SITE VISIT: Site visits are encouraged and may be arranged by contacting the Makah Indian Tribe Public Works. See FAR 52.236-27 (solicitation page 30) for details including contact information. CONTRACT TYPE: The IHS intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in support of this requirement. This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13 and 36 procedures with price being the discriminating factor for award among offers. QUOTE REQUIREMENTS: The quote package shall include the following: 1. Complete SF1442, blocks 14-20c. Any and all solicitation amendments require acknowledgement in Block 19 of the SF1442; and 2. Section B, Price Schedule shall be filled out in its entirety. QUOTE DUE DATE: The offeror’s quotation shall be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to toby.hayden@ihs.gov at your earliest convenience but no later than July 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM PT unless changed by amendment. EVALUATION: In accordance with FAR 13.106-2, the evaluation for this award will be based on price and the quoter’s compliance with the terms and conditions for this request for quotes; see Section L. The quoter shall possess all necessary certifications to perform the work specified in Section C in order to be eligible for award. Prices quoted must reflect the quoter’s understanding of the requirement, ability to perform, and be considered fair and reasonable to the Government. Price is the discriminating factor for award among offers. The Total Firm Fixed Price listed in block 17 of the SF1442 shall be utilized for the overall price evaluation and to determine the lowest priced offer. QUESTIONS: Quoters shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contracting Officer, Toby Hayden, at toby.hayden@ihs.gov. Questions should be received no later than 5 days prior to quote due date to allow time for a response. NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES. For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual revenue for the last three (3) years is less than $39.5 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to http://www.sba.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to check https://sam.gov/ frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. Hard copy documents will NOT be available – all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties. NOTE: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE for an upcoming construction project solicitation for the Indian Health Service (IHS). This notice is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and is NOT a request for offers. ... This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE for an upcoming construction project solicitation for the Indian Health Service (IHS). This notice is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and is NOT a request for offers. The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation around the beginning of July 2022 with proposals due at least 15 calendar days after solicitation issuance. This date is subject to change. A full scope of work, plans and specifications and Davis Bacon Wage Determination will be included in the solicitation documents. Hard copy documents will not be available – all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at www.sam.gov for download by interested parties. SET-ASIDE: This project will be procured as a 100% Small Business set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The associated size standard for this procurement is $39.5 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to https://www.sba.gov. SCOPE OF WORK SUMMARY: The contractor shall install chemical feed equipment at the Makah Water Treatment Plant on the Makah Water System in Neah Bay, Washington. Work is to be completed on the Makah Indian Reservation, under the jurisdiction of the Makah Tribe. It is intended that work be performed in a manner to maintain operation of the water treatment plant while the new equipment is installed. Specifically this project will involve: 1. Install polymer makeup system. 2. Supply polymer chemical feed pump. 3. Setup streaming current detector to control polymer chemical feed pump. LOCATION OF PROJECT: Makah Indian Reservation; 1161 Backtrack Rd., Neah Bay, WA 98357 (Clallam County) TERO: All work is subject to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) of the Makah Indian Tribe. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to comply with all applicable TERO requirements. CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 120 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed. CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. SITE VISIT: Details regarding a site visit opportunity will be included in the solicitation. CONTRACT TYPE: The Indian Health Service intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in support of this requirement. This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13 and 36 procedures. The evaluation for this award will be based on price and the quoter’s compliance with the terms and conditions for the RFQ. NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES. For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual revenue for the last three (3) years is less than $39.5 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to www.sba.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to check www.sam.gov frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. Hard copy documents will NOT be available – all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties. NOTE: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM. This notice is for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for submission of offers. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation itself. No bidder list is maintained. All potential offerors should register with www.sam.gov if interested in this forthcoming acquisition

Inactive

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION as outlined in FAR 15.201(c)(3) to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of firms especial... The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION as outlined in FAR 15.201(c)(3) to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of firms especially small businesses including: Native American/Indian-Owned Businesses, 8(a) Certified Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone) Small Businesses, Women Owned Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and Veteran Owned Small Businesses. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research to determine if a 100% Set Aside for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Firms or if a 100% Set Aside for Small business concerns can fulfill the requirements set forth in this request for information (RFI). Interested firms are requested to reply to this announcement with a submittal as described below. Based upon the responses received, consideration will be given to determine if this acquisition can be set-aside for IEE business competition. Please note that a decision not to submit a response to this RFI will not preclude a vendor from participating in any future solicitation. NO PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED OR ACCEPTED WITH THIS RFI. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requested. Market Research is being performed pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to identify businesses capable of performing the functions described herein. SUMMARY OF SCOPE The contractor shall install chemical feed equipment at the Makah Water Treatment Plant on the Makah Water System in Neah Bay, Washington. Work is to be completed on the Makah Indian Reservation, under the jurisdiction of the Makah Tribe. It is intended that work be performed in a manner to maintain operation of the water treatment plant while the new equipment is installed. Specifically this project will involve: 1. Install polymer makeup system. 2. Supply polymer chemical feed pump. 3. Setup streaming current detector to control polymer chemical feed pump. In accordance with FAR 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the anticipated project magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. The type of work to be performed will be categorized under PSC code Y1NE Construction of Water Supply Facilities and NAICS code 237110 Water and Sewer Line Related Structures Construction with a size standard of $39.5 million. RESPONSES - SUBMITTAL Responses to this notice must be emailed to Toby Hayden at toby.hayden@ihs.gov and must be received no later than 2:00 pm PT, May 31, 2022. Interested firms may utilize the attached "Sources Sought Submittal Questionnaire" to provide the required information. Responses must include: 1. Company Information: Company name, website, physical address, and SAM UEI code 2. Point of Contact: Contact name, phone number, and email address 3. If a solicitation is issued, will your firm/company be submitting a proposal? Indicate Yes or No 4. Type of Business: Native American-owned (IEE/ISBEE)**, SBA certified 8(a), SBA Certified HUB Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), and/or Small Businesses (SB). For more information on the definitions or requirements for these small business programs, refer to http://www.sba.gov. **For Indian owned business, the contractor shall complete and submit Attachment 1: IHS IEE Representation Form (Jan 2022) along with the controlling enterprise’s Tribal enrollment/certificate of Degree of Indian Blood documentation. Please note that there shall be no personally identifiable information (PII), such as social security numbers, included in the documentation submitted. Any PII shall be redacted prior to submission. 5. Bond Capacity: Information on the firm's bonding capability - specifically identify single and aggregate bonding capacities. 6. Experience Submission Requirements: Submit at least two (2) but no more than five (5) projects completed by your firm within the last seven (7) years that are similar to the work that will be required under this project. Firms shall include the following information: a. Indicate whether Prime Contractor or Subcontractor for each project submitted; b. Dates of construction for each project submitted; c. Contract value, location, completion date, and complexity of job for each project submitted; d. Indicate whether the project is a federal, state, tribal or other for each project submitted; and e. Project references/Agency point of contact (telephone number and e-mail address) for each project submitted. All information received in response to this source sought that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this sources sought may be emailed to Toby Hayden at toby.hayden@ihs.gov.