Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

**The purpose of Amendment A00006 is to revise several sections of the RFP and extend the proposal due date. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00006" for details.** **The purpose of Amendment A00005 is ... **The purpose of Amendment A00006 is to revise several sections of the RFP and extend the proposal due date. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00006" for details.** **The purpose of Amendment A00005 is to answer questions asked in response to this solicitation and revise the RFP to reflect a 240 day contract period of performance. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00005" for details.** **The purpose of Amendment A00004 is to answer questions asked in response to this solicitation, revise Attachment J09, and extend the proposal due date. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00004" for details.** **The purpose of Amendment A00003 is to answer questions asked in response to this solicitation and revise Attachment J01. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00003" for details.** **The purpose of Amendment A00002 is to answer questions asked in response to this solicitation, revise Section C, and add an attachment to Section J. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00002" for details.** **The purpose of Amendment A00001 is to move the site visit date from June 1, 2022 to June 7, 2022 at 10am PT. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00001" for details.** See attached SOLICITATION 75H70122R00045 for the Shitike Creek Water Main Crossing construction project for the Indian Health Service (IHS). Detailed Instructions to Offerors, a full scope of work, plans and specifications and Construction Wage Determination are included in the attached documents. This project is set aside 100% for Small Businesses with preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) firms under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction with a size standard of $39.5 million. SCOPE OF WORK: See Section C of the attached solicitation. LOCATION OF PROJECT: Intersection of Wolford Canyon Road & Hollywood Boulevard; Warm Springs, OR 97761 TERO: All work is subject to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to comply with all applicable TERO requirements. CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 240 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. SITE VISIT: An organized site visit IS planned for Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 10am PT. See attachment "75H70122R00045-A00001" for details. Please confirm attendance as instructed. CONTRACT TYPE: The Indian Health Service intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in support of this requirement. This solicitation is procured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15 and 36 procedures with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria. Pursuant to HHSAR 326.603-1(h), preference will be given to Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Firm offerors who are technically capable and provide fair and reasonable pricing. The Government will evaluate offers based on the proposal requirements and evaluation factors described in Sections L and M of the solicitation. DUE DATE: Proposal packages are due by July 22, 2022 no later than 2:00pm PT. Proposal packages shall be sent via email to the Contract Specialist, Toby Hayden, at toby.hayden@ihs.gov and must contain the information required by the solicitation. QUESTIONS: Offerors shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contract Specialist, Toby Hayden, at toby.hayden@ihs.gov. Questions should be received no later than 10 days prior to proposal 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 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.

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 middle of May 2022 with proposals due at least 30 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 with preference to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) firms 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 Warm Springs water distribution system includes a crossing under Shitike Creek. The crossing is a 14-inch diameter line. In 2018 this crossing failed, causing significant water loss in the system and an emergency repair project. Within one-year the same location failed again, and another repair project was required. For this project, the contractor shall Construct 3,292 LF of 16-inch ductile iron water main with associated valves and appurtenances near Warm Springs, OR. The proposed water main will connect to existing 14-inch water main at each end of the alignment. The proposed water main will cross Shitike Creek along the Hollywood Boulevard Bridge. The creek crossing is approximately 300 LF and will be insulated through the crossing. The water main will be affixed to the west side of the bridge utilizing pipe supports. The project will require the relocation of a 4-inch cable conduit to the other side of the bridge which must be performed by owner of the cable (Lumen) and reimbursed by contractor. Several existing water mains will be abandoned and/or reconfigured as crossed by proposed main. The existing mains vary from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. All work shall adhere to the project drawings and technical specifications to be provided with the official solicitation. LOCATION OF PROJECT: Intersection of Wolford Canyon Road & Hollywood Boulevard; Warm Springs, OR 97761 TERO: All work is subject to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) of the Warm Springs Tribe. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to comply with all applicable TERO requirements. CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 150 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 $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. 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 Proposals (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15 and 36 procedures with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria. Pursuant to HHSAR 326.603-1(h), preference will be given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Firm offerors who are technically capable and provide fair and reasonable pricing. 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 to identify potential vendors capable of performing the tasking described within this notice. This notice is intended strictly for market... The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a SOURCES SOUGHT to identify potential vendors capable of performing the tasking described within this notice. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine if a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or 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). Firms are requested to respond to this announcement as directed below. Based upon the responses received from ISBEE/IEE businesses, consideration will be given to determine if this acquisition can be set-aside for ISBEE/IEE business competition. Please consider providing a response if you are interested in this future opportunity. PURPOSE OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT The purpose of this source sought is to conduct market research pursuant to FAR Part 10 to identify businesses capable of performing the work and to identify sources, including company's business size classification (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). Responses to this source sought will be used by IHS to influence acquisition decisions which may include: type of set-aside, type of procurement process, and which acquisition procedures are best suited for this procurement. 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 RFI. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information requested. Please note that a decision not to submit a response to this RFI will not preclude a vendor from participating in any future solicitation. SUMMARY OF SCOPE The Warm Springs water distribution system includes a crossing under Shitike Creek. The crossing is a 14-inch diameter line. In 2018 this crossing failed, causing significant water loss in the system and an emergency repair project. Within one-year the same location failed again, and another repair project was required. For this project, the contractor shall Construct 3,292 LF of 16-inch ductile iron water main with associated valves and appurtenances near Warm Springs, OR. The proposed water main will connect to existing 14-inch water main at each end of the alignment. The proposed water main will cross Shitike Creek along the Hollywood Boulevard Bridge. The creek crossing is approximately 300 LF and will be insulated through the crossing. The water main will be affixed to the west side of the bridge utilizing pipe supports. The project will require the relocation of a 4-inch cable conduit to the other side of the bridge which must be performed by owner of the cable (Lumen) and reimbursed by contractor. Several existing water mains will be abandoned and/or reconfigured as crossed by proposed main. The existing mains vary from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. All work shall adhere to the project drawings and technical specifications to be provided with the official solicitation. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. 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: Responses to this notice must be emailed to Toby Hayden at toby.hayden@ihs.gov and must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. PT, April 25, 2022. Responses shall include: 1. Company Information: Company name, website, physical address, SAM UEI Code and/or DUNS number 2. Point of Contact: Contact name, phone number, and E-mail 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.