CRIT Water Distribution Upgrades (IIJA)

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a solicitation for construction services to upgrade water distribution systems under the IIJA initiative, with a posted date of May 25, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 237110, which classifies it as water and sewage system construction, indicating the scope involves infrastructure improvements to ensure safe and reliable water delivery. The place of performance and specific location details are not yet defined, suggesting the solicitation is in a preliminary phase with final scope and locations to be determined following the forecast release. Ken Fitzgerald serves as the program point of contact for technical inquiries and can be reached at ken.fitzgerald@ihs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains unassigned. No set-aside type or eligibility preferences are indicated at this stage. Interested parties should monitor the official federal opportunity portal linked in the notice for the formal solicitation, which will include detailed requirements, bidding instructions, timelines, and performance expectations. This forecast signals an upcoming federal contract opportunity focused on critical water infrastructure improvements within communities served by the Indian Health Service.