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.

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 payment terms
• Delivery time
• GSA contract number (if applicable)
• Date the quote expires
• Warranty
• Pricing for all line items, and documentation addressing the evaluation factors stated in Section 5

Representations and certifications are made through the offeror’s active SAM.gov registration (FAR 52.212-1; 52.204-7). Failure to provide sufficient technical detail may result in rejection of your quote.

In accordance with HHSAR 352.226-7(b), each offeror shall submit a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (www.IHS.gov/DAP) with its quotation. Offers from enterprises not qualifying under the Buy Indian (ISBEE) set-aside will be rejected.

Point of contact: Noleen Powell.

7. Provisions and Clauses

Provisions and clauses are grouped below — FAR and HHSAR, provisions and clauses separately, in numerical order. Provisions apply to this solicitation only; at award the contract incorporates the clause lists (not the provisions). Items marked “By reference” are incorporated under FAR 52.252-1 (provisions) and 52.252-2 (clauses), with the same force and effect as if printed in full (full text at https://www.acquisition.gov). Items marked “Full text” are printed below; highlighted fill-ins must be completed. Clauses marked “(DEVIATION)” carry the date of the FAR class deviation adopted by your IHS Area.

7.1 FAR Provisions (solicitation only)

Number

Title

Incorporation

FAR 52.204-7

System for Award Management—Registration (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION)

By reference (addenda)

FAR 52.212-2

Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION)

Full text — Section 5

7.2 FAR Clauses (incorporated into any resulting contract)

Number

Title

Incorporation

FAR 52.203-17

Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

By reference

FAR 52.203-19

Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

By reference

FAR 52.204-13

System for Award Management—Maintenance (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.204-91

Contractor Identification (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.209-10

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.212-4

Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-6

Construction Wage Rate Requirements (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-7

Withholding of Funds (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-8

Payrolls and Basic Records (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-9

Apprentices and Trainees (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-10

Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-11

Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-12

Contract Termination—Debarment (MAY 2014)

By reference

FAR 52.222-13

Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014)

By reference

FAR 52.222-14

Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-15

Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014)

By reference

FAR 52.222-50

Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-62

Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.222-90

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.226-8

Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

By reference

FAR 52.232-33

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

By reference

FAR 52.232-40

Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

By reference

FAR 52.233-3

Protest After Award (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.233-4

Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.240-91

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION)

By reference

FAR 52.244-6

Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION)

By reference

7.3 HHSAR Provisions (solicitation only)

Number

Title

Incorporation

HHSAR 352.226-4

Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside (JAN 2022)

Full text

HHSAR 352.226-7

Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (JAN 2022)

Full text

Full-text provisions and clauses (fill-ins highlighted)

HHSAR 352.226-4 — Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside (JAN 2022)

HHSAR 352.226-4 (provision) — HHSAR 326.604-2(e)

Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises (HHSAR 326.606) that are also small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this solicitation will be from such a concern. As required by HHSAR 352.226-7(b), offerors shall include a completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (available at www.IHS.gov/DAP) with the offer. Offers received from enterprises that are not both Indian Economic Enterprises and small business concerns will not be considered and will be rejected.

(End of provision/clause)

HHSAR 352.226-7 — Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (JAN 2022)

HHSAR 352.226-7 (provision) — HHSAR 326.604-2(e)(4) / 326.606-1

(a) The offeror must represent as part of its offer that it meets the IEE definition in HHSAR 326.601 and intends to meet it throughout performance and must notify the CO immediately via email of any ownership change affecting this representation.

(b) The representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (or successor).

(c) False or misleading information is punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001; false claims are subject to 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287.

(End of provision/clause)

8. Attachments

• Attachment 1 — Statement of Work / Specification
• Attachment 2 — Price Schedule / Quotation form (provides the line-item number(s), items, quantities, and units of measure, including options)
• Attachment 3 — Wage Determination(s)
• Attachment 4 — IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form
• Attachment 5-OEH-8