BFSU Utility - Water and Sewer Services
ID: BFSU-25-021Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

UTILITIES- WATER (S114)

Set Aside

Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2) (LAS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fb62d6028e0a4016915a13868d0333d8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract for water and sewer services to Two Medicine Water for the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, Montana. The contract, valued at $49,980.00, will cover essential utility services at the Heart Butte Clinic and Government Quarters, ensuring operational functionality in these tribal regions. This procurement reflects the federal government's commitment to maintaining infrastructure support in underserved areas, with the performance period set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Interested firms that believe they can provide these services are encouraged to contact Shannon Connelly at shannon.connelly@ihs.gov within seven days of this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon Connelly
    (406) 338-6452
    shannon.connelly@ihs.gov
    Files
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    A05 - SOW - Two Medicine Water 2025.docx
    The document outlines a Statement of Work (SOW) for the provision of water and sewer services to the Blackfeet Service Unit, Heart Butte Clinic, and Government Quarters. The project, titled "Two Medicine Water," aims to ensure the supply of essential utilities in these locations in Montana. The vendor is responsible for delivering the specified services within the designated facilities at Browning and Heart Butte, Montana. The performance period is set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with no government-furnished equipment needed for the execution of tasks. Security measures are also not applicable. This SOW illustrates the federal government's efforts to facilitate basic services essential for community health and operational functionality in tribal regions, reflecting broader objectives of maintaining infrastructure support in underserved areas.
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