Sources-Sought Notice - Legionella Water Testing services at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), Chinle Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for Legionella Water Testing services at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) in Chinle, AZ. This is not a solicitation, but aims to inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides and identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due by February 05, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The required services involve furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and transportation for comprehensive water sampling and Legionella testing. Key tasks include:
- Collecting approximately 25 water samples monthly for 12 months.
- Performing laboratory testing on these 25 samples each month for Legionella.
- Reporting findings to the owner and recommending mitigation efforts if test results are positive.
Testing must adhere to OSHA and other applicable standards. The work will be performed at Chinle Hospital, OPD, crawlspace, and outlying buildings, with a hospital representative coordinating access for sample collection. The anticipated contract duration is 12 months, commencing 10 days after a Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems ($41.0 million small business size standard)
- Product Service Code: J046 Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage, but market research aims to identify Indian-owned economic enterprises for potential future set-asides.
- Response Due: February 05, 2026, 5:00 PM MDT
- Published: January 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: Chinle, AZ
Evaluation
Information gathered from this notice is solely for market research to determine the contracting office's acquisition strategy, including competition, set-asides, and the identification of Indian-owned economic enterprises. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding to this request.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties qualified to perform these services must submit a response via email to Teola Autaubo (teola.autaubo@ihs.gov) with the subject line "SSN - IHS1522153" by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's capability related to the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, the attached form must be completed and submitted. This form is critical for bidders seeking consideration under the Buy Indian Act.
Offerors are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time an offer or quotation is submitted. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided on submissions.