Amanda Gordon Replacement OSS System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Health And Human Services department, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Amanda Gordon Replacement OSS System project in Port Hadlock, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeking market capabilities for the installation of an individual septic system. Responses are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the installation of an individual septic system to replace a failed system in Jefferson County, Washington. The scope includes approximately 15 linear feet of 4-inch PVC pipe, a 1,000-gallon septic tank, a 1,000-gallon pump chamber with an effluent pump, and a drain field with approximately 450 square feet of dispersal area.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Request for Information)
- Project Magnitude: Anticipated between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)
- PSC Code: Y1NZ (Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST
- Published: April 7, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms must email their company information, point of contact, and indicate their intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued. Required information includes business type, bonding capacity, and details on at least two (but no more than five) similar projects completed in the last six years. Firms must also answer specific questions regarding their company structure, quality control, and self-performance capabilities. Additionally, firms responding to opportunities under the Buy Indian Act must complete and submit the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" to self-certify their eligibility as an "Indian Economic Enterprise."
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. Responding helps IHS understand industry capabilities and does not commit firms to bid on a future solicitation, nor does not responding preclude participation. Firms should review the detailed requirements for submission to ensure their capabilities are fully understood by IHS.