What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services, is seeking a Buy Indian Set-Aside contractor to furnish and install a water service line for a facility in Weleetka, Oklahoma, in accordance with the provided Statement of Work and drawing. This opportunity suits small businesses that specialize in plumbing and water service line installation, as indicated by the NAICS code 237110. Contractors should note that the notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, which typically requires tracking the solicitation for updates rather than submitting a bid immediately.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES · INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Oklahoma City Area Office — 701 Market Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Combined Synopsis / Solicitation
Commercial services · FAR Part 12 (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul)
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside
Issuing office
Oklahoma City Area Office
Solicitation No.
RFQIHS1528549
Title
Contractor shall furnish and install a water service line for SR#6945 in Weleetka, OK ( Okfuskee Co.) in accordance with Statement of Work and drawing.
Issue date
June 30th, 2026
NAICS / size standard
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (size standard $45.0 million)
Product/Service Code
Y1NE
Set-aside authority
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (HHSAR 326.603-1(c); 326.604-2)
Place(s) of performance
500 S. Shawnee Ave., Weleetka, OK 74880 (Okfuskee Co.)
Period / delivery
60 days AROA
Quotes due
July 9th, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT
Submit to
Noleen.Powell@ihs.gov
1. Introduction
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12, using the combined synopsis/solicitation format at FAR 12.202(b), as revised under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (Executive Order 14275) and the implementing HHS/IHS class deviation, and the simplified procedures for commercial products and commercial services at FAR 12.201-1. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQIHS1528549 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Contractor shall furnish and install a water service line for SR#6945 in XX, OK (Okmulgee Co.). This acquisition is conducted under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and HHSAR Subpart 326.6. The associated NAICS code is 237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (size standard $45.0 million).
RFO note: FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are removed. Representations and certifications are obtained through the offeror’s active SAM.gov registration; required clauses are drawn from the FAR 12.205 clause tables.
2. Set-Aside Determination
This requirement is a Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under HHSAR 326.603-1(c); 326.604-2. The offeror must qualify under the notice provision (352.226-4) below.
3. Description of Requirement
Contractor shall furnish and install a water service line for SR#6945 in Weleetka, OK ( Okfuskee Co.)
4. Delivery, Place(s) of Performance, and Period
Place of performance / delivery: 500 S. Shawnee Ave., Weleetka, OK 74880 (Okfuskee Co.)
Period of performance / required delivery: 60 days AROA.
Inspection and acceptance: as provided in the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
5. Evaluation Methods
The Government will evaluate quotations and make award using the method below. This language constitutes the tailored fill-in for FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO 12.205(a)(2)), and includes all evaluation factors and criteria for award.
Evaluation. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to the responsible quoter whose conforming quotation is rated technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable. The following factor(s) will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis: Factor 1- Price, Factor 2- Technical Capability; Factor 3—Past Performance. No credit will be given for exceeding the acceptability standards. A quotation rated unacceptable on any factor is ineligible for award. The Government may make award without communications.
Price. The Government will determine price to be fair and reasonable, based whenever possible on adequate price competition. Price will be evaluated inclusive of transportation charges to destination and by adding the prices for all CLINs to the base requirement. Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in the price evaluation.
Past Performance. The Government will evaluate the quoter's recent and relevant past performance as an indicator of its ability to perform this requirement. “Recent” means performed within 3 years of the date of this RFQ; “relevant” means similar in size, scope, and complexity . The Government may consider information from any source, including CPARS, references, and the quoter's experience as a subcontractor. A quoter without a record of relevant past performance will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on this factor.
Quotation is not an offer. A quotation is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any resulting purchase order is the Government's offer to the quoter; a binding contract is formed only when the quoter accepts the purchase order, either by written acceptance or by commencing performance. (RFO 12.201-1(b))
Late quotations. The Government will consider all quotations received by the date and time specified above and may, consistent with good business judgment, consider a quotation received after the due date and time. (RFO 12.203(c)(1))
Brief explanation to unsuccessful quoters. Upon request received within 3 days after a quoter receives notification of award, the Government will provide that unsuccessful quoter a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision. (RFO 13.301 / 12.301(b))
6. Instructions to Offerors
Quotations are due no later than July 9th, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT . Email is the only acceptable method of submission. Submit quotations by email to Noleen.Powell@ihs.gov. Quotations submitted by any other method will not be considered.
Each quotation shall include, at a minimum, the following:
Vendor name
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Prompt paymen…
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