Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, Purchase Order to provide a Water Jetter w/Trailer for the Facility Maintenance Department at Rosebud IHS, Rosebud, South Dakota.
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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 market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing a Sewer System Water Jetter with Trailer for the Rosebud IHS Facility in Rosebud, South Dakota. This effort aims to determine the appropriate acquisition method and potential set-aside. Responses are due May 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
IHS plans to procure a water jetter trailer to clean sewer lines (2 to 12 inches in diameter, including root cleaning) at the Rosebud IHS Facility. Key specifications for the required equipment include:
- Engine: Fuel injected, electric start, 12 GPM at 4000 PSI, with full gauges and control panels.
- Trailer: 5 ft x 12 ft, tandem axle (7000 lb capacity per axle), DOT brake system, alloy rims, spare tire.
- Tanks & Hoses: 12-gallon tanks for antifreeze/soap, 3/8" hoses (100 ft and 500 ft lengths), 330-gallon cold tank with hydrant connection.
- Features: Full hydraulic drive hose reel, heavy-duty lockable tool storage, industrial undercoating and paint. All pricing must be all-inclusive, covering travel, lodging, per diem, and taxes.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Delivery no later than 120 days from the date of award.
- Place of Performance: 400 Soldier Creek Dr, Rosebud, SD 57570.
- Anticipated NAICS: 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services). Other relevant NAICS codes will be considered.
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined; market research is specifically to assess IEE availability for a potential set-aside.
Submission & Payment
- Submission Method: Interested parties shall submit capability statements via email to Jarrod Cole at jarrod.cole@ihs.gov.
- Subject Line: Must include "Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1525458".
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
- Payment: Will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov) upon delivery.
Important Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses, nor will it pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. A Request for Quote (RFQ) or solicitation may be issued based on the market research findings. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.