Rosebud Quarters Fencing
Overview
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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 soliciting proposals for the Rosebud Quarters Fencing project in Rosebud, SD. This project involves installing a 6ft tall chain link security fence with barbed wire along the northern, western, and southern property lines of the upper quarters of the Rosebud Hospital. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside solicitation, with an anticipated construction magnitude of less than $350,000.00. Proposals are due April 09, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all engineering, design, material, labor, equipment, and supervision for the installation of approximately 5,500 linear feet of 6-foot chain link fence, topped with barbed wire. This includes demolition, new installation, and site clean-up, with site restoration to original condition. Specifics on concrete, metals, and ground preparation are detailed in Appendices C and D. The fence will include a 12-foot double swing gate, a 15-foot rolling cantilever gate, and a 3-foot man gate, all with padlockable latches. Posts are to be set in concrete footings, and all materials must conform to specified ASTM and AASHTO standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract, procured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 13 and 36.
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
- Construction Magnitude: Less than $350,000.00.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.
- Published Date: March 16, 2026 (updated SOW & appendices).
- Proposal Due Date: April 09, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
Evaluation
Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13, Sections L & M. Price is the discriminating factor for award among offers. The Total Firm Fixed Price listed in block 17 of the SF1442 will be used for overall price evaluation to determine the lowest priced offer. Proposals must reflect an understanding of the requirement, ability to perform, and be considered fair and reasonable.
Special Requirements & Notes
- TERO: Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fees are applicable. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with Oglala Sioux Tribe TERO requirements, including a "Compliance Agreement" and potential fees.
- Site Visit: Refer to Section L, FAR 52.236-27 for details. A site visit was scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time.
- Questions: Submit all questions in writing to Thupten Tsering at thupten.tsering@ihs.gov no later than 5 days prior to the due date.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to thupten.tsering@ihs.gov.
- SAM Registration: Mandatory for award consideration. Offerors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible.
- Wage Determination: Construction wages must comply with the applicable Wage Determination (Attachment 1, SD20260018).
- Amendments: Contractors are responsible for checking https://sam.gov/ frequently for any amendments or changes.