Nambe Wastewater Treatment Improvements Lagoon #4 Nambe
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Nambe Wastewater Treatment Improvements Lagoon #4 in Nambe, NM. This market research aims to identify qualified firms, particularly Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and other small businesses, capable of performing the required construction. The anticipated project magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The project involves the installation of critical wastewater infrastructure, including:
- Two (2) Xerxes 25,000-gallon settlement tanks
- One (1) AdvanTex AX-MAX wastewater treatment system
- 65 LF of 8” PVC sewer pipe and 80 LF of 2” sewer force main
- 150 LF of 1” polyethylene water service line, service tee, and frost-free yard hydrant
- A 10’x10’ concrete pad and one (1) sanitary sewer drop manhole
- An 180’x14’ gravel access road
- 250 LF of buried electrical conduit and wire
- 600 LF chain link fence, barbed wire, and a vehicular access gate
- All necessary appurtenances and disinfection procedures for water service line operation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Set-Aside Focus: Market research for various small business categories, with a strong emphasis on Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) under the Buy Indian Act. The notice is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45M size standard.
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM PST
- Published: March 5, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms must email responses to Taylor Kanthack (taylor.kanthack@ihs.gov) by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company information (name, website, address, SAM UEI, POC)
- Indication of intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued
- Business type (e.g., IEE, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, SB). Native American-owned (IEE/ISBEE) firms must submit the attached IHS IEE Representation Form and BIA Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (redacted PII).
- Bond capacity (single and aggregate)
- Experience: 2-5 similar projects completed within the last six years, detailing role (prime/sub), dates, value, location, complexity, and references. Submissions must also address quality control structure, primary construction management activities, and self-performed disciplines.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation for proposals; no proposals are being accepted. The IHS is performing market research under FAR Part 10 and is mandated to give preference to IEEs under the Buy Indian Act. Generic capability statements are insufficient. Firms are encouraged to submit the required information to demonstrate their capacity and capability.