Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

INTRODUCTION: The Sanitation Facilities Construction Program was created via P.L. 86-121 with the primary purpose of providing safe sanitary facilities for Indian homes. This is a combined synopsis/so... INTRODUCTION: The Sanitation Facilities Construction Program was created via P.L. 86-121 with the primary purpose of providing safe sanitary facilities for Indian homes. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 75H709-OEHE23Q-003 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Water Treatment Plant Repairs on the Crow Reservation in the town of Crow Agency, Montana. This procurement is conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR 36, Construction and Architect—Engineer Contracts and HHSAR Subpart 326.6, Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. Set-Aside: 100% Small Business NAICS: 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction SB Size Standard: $39.5 Million This solicitation is initially set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C. 47. If IHS does not receive at least two offers that are reasonably priced offers from ISBEE’s, IHS will then evaluate quotes and consider award to other small business concerns under the following 5-tier cascading set-aside (in order of first consideration to last consideration): 1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises 2nd Tier: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses 3rd Tier: Certified HubZone Small Businesses 4th Tier: Small Disadvantage Businesses 5th Tier: All other Small Business Concerns. The Billings Area Indian Health Services, anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Priced type Purchase Order for water treatment plant repairs at Crow Agency, MT on the Crow Reservation, Montana.