Colton Heuker (COW)

SOL #: 75H70126Q00017Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services

Indian Health Service

DIV OF ENGINEERING SVCS - SEATTLE

SEATTLE, WA, 98121, United States

Place of Performance

Kelso, WA

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

Construction Of Other Utilities (Y1NZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d5e92a3c450642dd9077a30e7ae64215/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 23, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 10, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a Sources Sought (Request for Information) for a septic system construction project in Kelso, WA. This market research aims to identify qualified businesses for the installation of a new on-site septic system and abandonment of an existing one. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically encouraging participation from Native American/Indian-Owned Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and VOSB firms. Responses are due by February 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST.

Purpose & Scope

This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The project involves the installation of a new on-site septic system, including a 4" solid sewer pipe, underground cleanout, 1,000-gallon concrete two-compartment septic tank, 1,000-gallon concrete pump tank with effluent pump and controls, auto-flush headworks, effluent supply and return lines, and a subsurface drip system drainfield. It also requires the abandonment of an existing septic tank. All work must adhere to the Statement of Work, site plan, technical specifications, and Washington Water Resource Department (WWRD) standards. The anticipated project magnitude is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research / RFI)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard
PSC Code: Y1NZ (Construction Of Other Utilities)
Place of Performance: Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Issuing Office: DIV OF ENGINEERING SVCS - SEATTLE (INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE)

Submission Requirements

Interested firms must submit the following:

Company Information (name, website, address, SAM UEI)
Point of Contact details
Indication of intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued
Type of Business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB)
Bond Capacity
Experience: Details for at least two (2) but no more than five (5) similar projects completed within the last six (6) years, including prime/sub status, dates, value, location, complexity, type, and references.
Answers to specific questions regarding company structure, quality control, construction management, and self-performance capabilities.
Native American/Indian Owned Businesses must also submit Attachment 1: IHS IEE Representation Form (Jan 2022) and relevant documentation (with PII redacted) to self-certify their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.