Snow Removal and De-Icing Services for the Rapid City Great Plains Area Office (West), Rapid City, South Dakota.
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), Great Plains Area Office, is conducting a Sources Sought for Snow Removal and De-Icing Services for its facility in Rapid City, South Dakota. This is market research to identify qualified Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises. The anticipated NAICS code is 561730 – Landscaping Services. Responses are due by February 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CST.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The IHS aims to determine the availability of ISBEE and Indian Economic Enterprises to inform the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides, for future requirements.
Scope of Work
The objective is to establish a Firm Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for on-call snow removal and de-icing services. The contractor will furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and transportation. Services include:
- Parking Lot and Access Road Snow Removal: Commences at 1 inch snow accumulation, mobilize within 1 hour, complete by 7:00 a.m. on business days. Covers approximately 3,459 square meters.
- Sidewalk and Emergency Exit Snow and Ice Removal: Commences at 0.5 inch snow or icy conditions, mobilize within 1 hour, complete by 7:00 a.m. on business days. Covers 110 linear meters of sidewalks. Non-corrosive, concrete-safe de-icing materials are required. All services must be performed safely and efficiently at the Area Office West – Rapid City, 3625 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (leading to potential Firm Fixed-Price BPA)
- Set-Aside: Market research for ISBEE and Indian Economic Enterprises (potential future set-aside)
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): Base year: December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2027, plus four 12-month option periods, extending through November 30, 2031.
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST)
- Published: January 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (maximum 10 single-sided pages, 12-point font) via email to Wenda Wright (wenda.wright@ihs.gov). The statement should include:
- Overview of opinions on requirement difficulty/feasibility and innovative ideas.
- Current capability and capacity, prior similar experience, organizational experience, and examples of past government contracts.
- UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone), with certified small business status clearly marked.
- Subject line must include "Sources Sought Number SS-26-IHS1521896".
Deliverables
- Service Report (per event): Within 24 hours of completion.
- Annual Equipment & Staffing Plan: Within 30 days of BPA award.
- Incident/Accident Report (if applicable): Within 2 hours of occurrence.
Additional Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information submitted. Responses will be used for market research and may lead to a Request for Quote (RFQ).