Laboratory Services for Process Quality Water Testing for NNMC
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, Navajo Area, Shiprock Services Unit is announcing an upcoming requirement for monthly laboratory services for testing and analyzing process quality water for the General Services Department at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) is anticipated to be issued on or by April 16, 2026, with quotes due on or by April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes providing all necessary equipment to collect and store water samples, conducting the tests, and delivering the results. These services are crucial for maintaining the quality of process water at the Northern Navajo Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- RFQ Number: 75H71026Q00126
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period, followed by four 12-month option periods, for a potential total of 5 years.
- NAICS Code: 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables)
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- RFQ Issuance Date: On or by April 16, 2026
- Quotes Due Date: On or by Thursday, April 23, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must possess an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting an offer or quotation and at the time of award, in accordance with FAR 52.204-7.
Evaluation
Evaluation factors for the upcoming RFQ may include technical capability to meet the government's needs, as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW), and price.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and not a solicitation. For additional information, interested parties may contact Cornelius Tsipai, Contract Specialist, at cornelius.tsipai@ihs.gov.