Fuel Delivery for Emergency Generators and Hot Water Boiler
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), Shiprock Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms for Fuel Delivery for Emergency Generators and Hot Water Boiler. This requirement is for a base year plus four option years, located in Shiprock, NM. The primary focus is on identifying Indian-owned, economic enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), with other capable firms also invited to respond. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 12 PM MST.
Scope of Interest
This SSN seeks to identify vendors capable of providing fuel delivery services for emergency generators and hot water boilers. The potential future contract is anticipated to include a base year and four option years. The applicable NAICS code is 324110 – Petroleum Refineries, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a response to William Lee at William.Lee@ihs.gov with the subject line "SS-SRSU-26-0030" by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, and SAM.gov representations/certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b). This form is a self-certification of meeting the "Indian Economic Enterprise" definition and requires details like the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity and 51% owner's name.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside Focus: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) first, then other Small Business Act set-asides.
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 12 PM MST
- Published: May 12, 2026
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; it is for market research to determine the acquisition strategy, including competition and set-asides. The government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.