Cross Connection Control Certification Training Delivery

The contract seeks to deliver hands-on, field-applicable training programs aimed at certifying tribal utility personnel and Indian Health Service staff in cross connection control, with a focus on backflow prevention and compliance with plumbing codes. The training must be practical, directly applicable to real-world scenarios, and designed to ensure participants gain the necessary skills to safeguard water systems from contamination. The initiative is part of an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, meaning only eligible Indian-owned small businesses may bid, and it is specifically targeted for agencies under the Department of the Interior and Indian Health Services. Training will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on June 18, 2026. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 611430, which pertains to educational support services. The awarding agency is the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, indicating a direct alignment with public health and infrastructure needs within tribal communities. The program’s success hinges on its ability to produce certified, knowledgeable personnel capable of maintaining safe and code-compliant water systems in underserved areas.