Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for building maintenance and hardware supplies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Chinle Service Unit, Pinon Health Center, AZ, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for building maintenance and hardware supplies. This BPA will support recurring needs for day-to-day operations at the Pinon Health Center. The purpose is to identify prospective sources, determine acquisition strategy, potential set-asides, and locate Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due by March 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a BPA to provide various building maintenance and hardware supplies on an as-needed basis. The attached "List of Supplies" details specific items, including:
- HVAC Supplies: Components for rooftop AC units, heating boilers, hot water pumps, and domestic hot water boilers (e.g., motors, fuses, compressors, filters, valves).
- Hardware Supplies: Piping (copper, PVC, galvanized), structural items (door/window frames), fasteners, tools, electrical supplies (panels, wires, outlets, fixtures), and general fixtures (door knobs, hinges, water fountain filters). This list is not exhaustive.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research for a potential BPA)
- Period of Performance: One one-year Base Period and Four one-year Option Periods.
- NAICS Codes: 423720 (Plumbing), 423730 (HVAC), 423740 (Refrigeration) – all with a 1500-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined; market research aims to identify potential set-asides, including for Indian-owned economic enterprises.
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: March 3, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response to Nora Nutlouis at nora.nutlouis@ihs.gov with the subject "SSN IHS152069". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, name, address, primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations/certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating capability, including current/past performance for similar requirements and established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Required if claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status. This form is crucial for qualifying under the Buy Indian Act.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice, not a solicitation. Information gathered will inform the acquisition strategy. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.