KHC Weed Control Services for Quarters
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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), Navajo Area, Kayenta Service Unit, plans to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Weed Control Services at its facilities in Kayenta, AZ. This presolicitation notice indicates an upcoming requirement for services covering approximately 21 acres to prevent weed overgrowth. The acquisition is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The RFQ is expected to be issued on or by March 9, 2026, with quotes due on or by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for comprehensive weed control services to manage overgrowth at two locations within the Kayenta Service Unit. The total area requiring service is approximately 21 acres.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a Request for Quotations (RFQ No. RFQIHS1521274)
- Duration: A base period of nine months (April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026), followed by four, 12-month option periods, extending through December 31, 2030.
- NAICS: 561730 Landscaping Services (Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 million)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- RFQ Issuance: On or by March 9, 2026
- Quotes Due: On or by March 24, 2026
- Published: February 26, 2026
Evaluation
Evaluation factors may include technical capability to meet government needs, past performance, and price.
Key Requirements
Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission and award. Bidders intending to claim ISBEE status must complete and submit the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form," which serves as a self-certification of eligibility under the Buy Indian Act. This form requires confirmation of meeting the IEE definition, notification of status changes, and understanding of legal implications for false representations.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice and not a formal solicitation. For additional information, contact Daisha G. Richards at Daisha.Richards@ihs.gov.