Contractor shall furnish and install a water service line for SR#4438 in Skiatook, OK (Osage Co.) in accordance with Statement of Work and drawing provided.
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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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for the furnishing and installation of a water service line for SR#4438 in Skiatook, OK (Osage Co.). This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set Aside under the Buy Indian Act. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish and install a 2" DR 11 HDPE water service line and all necessary fittings. Key tasks include:
- Installation of an isolation valve and valve box.
- Estimated 50 CY of rock removal.
- Provision of 25 CY of imported bedding and backfill.
- Restoration of approximately 10 LF of gravel driveway.
- Work must adhere to the provided Statement of Work and drawings.
- A minimum one-year warranty is required for all materials and labor.
- Materials must meet ASTM, AWWA, and NSF standards.
- Installation requires a minimum trench depth of 30 inches, proper backfill, and thrust blocking.
- Existing fencing must remain undisturbed or be replaced in kind, and private utilities must be avoided.
- Leak testing is mandatory before backfilling, and the site must be restored to its original condition.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied Firm-Fixed-Price based on evaluation).
- Period of Performance: 60 days after receipt of award.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set Aside (Buy Indian Act).
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard.
- Quote Due Date: May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST (unless amended).
- Published Date: May 27, 2026.
- Solicitation Number: 75H71126Q00012.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically in PDF format via email to Noleen.Powell@ihs.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Proposals will first be evaluated for technical acceptability, then by lowest price.
- Key Deadlines: Questions are due no later than 5 calendar days prior to the quote receipt date.
Eligibility
This procurement is exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Offerors must complete and submit the IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form to self-certify their IEE status. Eligibility must be maintained throughout the contract performance. Offerors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
A site visit has not been scheduled; interested parties should contact the Contracting Officer for scheduling.