SRSU - Water System Installation and Upgrade
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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), Northern Navajo Medical Center, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Water System Installation and Upgrade services at its facility in Shiprock, New Mexico. The requirement aims to enhance healthcare process quality systems for Sterile Processing Department and Decontamination Room operations, specifically to meet ANSI/AAMI Standard 108:2023 for water quality and increase endoscope processing capacity. This is not a solicitation, but information gathered will inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. Responses are due by February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The project involves furnishing and installing comprehensive water treatment systems. Key components include:
- Installation of a new water softener (CSM-300-3NC with brine tank).
- Upgrade of the existing Reverse Osmosis (RO) system.
- Addition of nano filtration systems.
- Installation of storage tanks (500-gallon for mobile SPD, two 300-gallon for Decontamination room).
- Provision of associated piping, pumps, ultraviolet disinfection, controls, and a Zurn Lab Faucet.
- Systems must provide both utility and critical water, including final rinse critical water.
- Services include purchase, freight, delivery, installation, start-up, training, and quarterly preventive maintenance.
Performance Standards
- Water quality must strictly adhere to ANSI/AAMI Standard 108:2023.
- Systems must operate efficiently and prevent mineral buildup.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million)
- Place of Performance: Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM (Rooms LB117, LC108, LC104, UC102 Chiller Room).
- Installation Period: November 01, 2025, to February 27, 2026.
- Preventive Maintenance: Base period April 01, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four option years through March 31, 2031.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM MST.
- Published: February 14, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a response via email to michelle.james@ihs.gov with the subject "SSN - Water System Installation and Upgrade, SS-SRSU-26-0008". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, name, address, primary POC, business size, ownership type, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), Native American ownership (if applicable), SAM.gov representations.
- Capability Statement: Brief statement relating to the requirement, including current/past performance and established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IEE Representation Form: Required if claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status. This form is attached and critical for potential Buy Indian Act considerations.
Important Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.