Nambe Wastewater Treatment Improvements Lagoon #4 Nambe
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) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00020, seeking construction services for Nambe Wastewater Treatment Improvements Lagoon #4 in Nambe, NM. This project, anticipated to be valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, will be a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about June 23, 2026, and remain open for approximately 30 days.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the installation of critical wastewater infrastructure. This includes: two (2) Xerxes 25,000-gallon settlement tanks, one (1) AdvanTex AX-MAX wastewater treatment system, 65 LF of 8” PVC sewer pipe, 80 LF of 2” sewer force main, and 150 LF of 1” polyethylene water service line. Additional work involves installing a 1” service tee, a frost-free yard hydrant, a 10’x10’ concrete pad, a sanitary sewer drop manhole, a 180’x14’ gravel access road, 250 LF of buried electrical conduit and wire, 600 LF of chain link fence with barbed wire, and a vehicular access gate. The contractor must also install all necessary appurtenances and perform required disinfection procedures to ensure the water service line is fully operational. All work will be performed near Nambe, NM.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00020)
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from the date of notice to proceed.
- Construction Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about June 23, 2026.
- Anticipated Solicitation Open Period: Approximately 30 calendar days.
- Published Date: June 5, 2026.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act.
- NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a $45 million size standard.
- Key Requirement: Offerors must self-certify as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) using the "IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" (Attachment 1). This form confirms eligibility at the time of offer, award, and throughout performance. False information carries legal consequences.
- Mandatory: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov is required for award consideration.
Evaluation
- Method: Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 36.
- Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for offers. All dates are subject to change; official dates, times, and site visit details will be included in the forthcoming solicitation. Contractors are responsible for frequently checking sam.gov for amendments, as hard copies will not be available. No additional information is available until the solicitation is issued.