Whiteriver Pipeline Testing
ID: IHS1509942Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ebc742bc497a4015a9c94a002a9dad0c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified contractors for the Whiteriver Pipeline Testing project in Arizona. The project involves exposing existing piping, disconnecting it, and constructing a vertical extension for a threaded connection, followed by a fire flow test to gather critical data on the pressure and flow rate of a 12-inch main line. This testing is vital for the design of the water system for a new hospital and for obtaining necessary water quality samples. Interested contractors must respond by March 12, 2025, at 1300 local time, and are required to self-certify as Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to comply with the Buy Indian Act. For further inquiries, contact Dale C Clark at dale.clark@ihs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dale C Clark
    dale.clark@ihs.gov
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    BIA Sources Sought WRSU Pipeline Testing.pdf
    The Whiteriver Water Line Testing Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to gather market research for a plumbing project requiring modification of existing water lines. It emphasizes compliance with the Buy Indian Act, prioritizing Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) in procurement. Interested contractors must submit a written response including their business information, DUNS number, and a capability statement detailing their qualifications. The notice aims to ensure a sufficient market of qualified vendors, supporting the IEE/ISBEE framework while adhering to federal acquisition regulations. The deadline for responses is March 12, 2025, at 1300 local time. This notice is not a request for quotes but serves to assess the feasibility of an exclusive set-aside for eligible Indian-owned businesses.
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for enterprises responding to solicitations or requests for information under the Buy Indian Act, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service. It establishes that offerors must self-certify as “Indian Economic Enterprises” (IEE), ensuring they meet this definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract duration. Offerors must inform the contracting officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. The document also emphasizes the necessity for successful offerors to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). False information leads to legal consequences under relevant U.S. laws. Primary elements include a self-certification section, where the offeror confirms meeting IEE criteria, alongside details of ownership and business identification. This reinforces the act’s intent to promote economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses in federal contracting processes.
    SOW for water line testing.pdf
    The scope of work involves the contractor exposing existing piping behind a vault, disconnecting the pipes, and constructing a vertical extension to install a threaded connection akin to a fire hydrant. Following this, a third-party will perform a fire flow test to gather data on the pressure and flow rate of a 12-inch main line from the Surface Water Treatment Plant. This testing is essential for completing the design of the on-site water system for a new hospital and for obtaining water quality samples needed to inform the design of the hospital's secondary treatment system. The scope emphasizes the need for precise data to support the overall infrastructure requirements of the new facility.
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