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Concrete Step Repair – Mescalero Indian Health Center
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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking information from qualified businesses for repair services at the Mescalero Indian Health Center in New Mexico. Specifically, the requirement focuses on repairing damaged concrete steps to restore structural integrity, mitigate trip hazards, and improve safety in snow and icy conditions. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 238110, which pertains to poured concrete foundation and structure contractors. This notice is a sources sought request aimed at identifying potential vendors capable of fulfilling these needs and is targeted as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside in accordance with the Buy Indian Act and federal acquisition regulations. Respondents must provide their company's name and SAM registration (UEI), business size classification—including HUBZone, ISBEE, small business, SDVOSB, SDB, or WOSB status—and complete the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise representation form. Additionally, they are asked to submit capability statements or past performance documentation demonstrating their ability to perform the required services. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, and must be sent to the identified point of contact, Tamela Richards. This is strictly a market research effort, not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. Automated or incomplete responses will be deemed non-responsive.
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Agency
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Place of Performance
Mescalero, NM, 88340, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.
Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable.
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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of providing the services listed below:
1. NAICS Code: 238110 – Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.
2. Description of request:
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit (MSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of repairing damaged concrete steps. Repairs are required to restore structural integrity, eliminate trip hazards, prevent further deterioration, and improve safety in snow and icy conditions
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Responses to this notice should include the following:
1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).
2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.
4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.
Please submit all requested information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Friday, May 08th, 2026 at 5:30 pm MDT.
Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.