Nambe Wastewater Treatment Improvements Lagoon #4 Nambe
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The upcoming solicitation, numbered 75H70126R00020, concerns a construction project for wastewater treatment improvements at Lagoon #4 in Nambe, New Mexico, under the Indian Health Service (IHS). This project involves the installation of two 25,000-gallon Xerxes settlement tanks, an AdvanTex AX-MAX wastewater treatment system, various sewer and water service piping, a frost-free yard hydrant, a concrete pad, a sanitary sewer manhole, a gravel access road, extensive buried electrical conduit and wiring, and fencing with a vehicular access gate. The contractor is responsible for all installation, including necessary appurtenances and disinfection procedures to ensure the water service line is operational. The project is scheduled to be completed within 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with an anticipated contract value estimated between $1 million and $5 million. The work will be performed entirely in Nambe, NM, and all materials and installations must comply with the latest technical provisions related to water transmission and distribution mains. The procurement will be conducted as a Request for Proposals (RFP) with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, procured under FAR Part 36 construction procedures, and will be set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act. To qualify, offerors must self-certify their status as a small business under NAICS code 237110 with a size standard of $45 million and must submit required documentation, including the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form along with a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB). Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for award consideration. The notice emphasizes the statutory preference for Indian-owned businesses and requires continuous maintenance of ISBEE status throughout performance. Interested firms must monitor https://sam.gov for solicitation release around June 23, 2026, and for any amendments; no hard copies will be provided. Responses to this sources-sought notice, due by March 20, 2026, are for market research and planning only, with formal proposals to be solicited subsequently. The contracting office is located in Seattle, WA, with Taylor Kanthack as the primary contact for submissions and inquiries.
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Full Description
This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE for the upcoming Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00020 Nambe Wastewater Treatment Improvements Lagoon #4 Nambe, NM, Santa Fe County, a construction project prepared in accordance with FAR Part 36. These construction services are in support of the Indian Health Service (IHS).
The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation on or about June 23nd, 2026, and will remain open for approximately 30 calendar days. The solicitation and all amendments for this Request for Proposals will be posted on https://sam.gov under Contract Opportunities. A full scope of work, plans and specifications and Construction Wage Determination will be included in the solicitation documents. Additional details can be found in the solicitation when it is posted to https://sam.gov.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The contractor shall be responsible for the installation of two (2) Xerxes 25,000-gallon settlement tanks, one (1) AdvanTex AX-MAX wastewater treatment system, 65 LF of 8” PVC sewer pipe, 80LF of 2” sewer force main, 150 LF of 1” polyethylene water service line, one (1) 1” service tee, one (1) frost-free yard hydrant, 10’x10’ concrete pad, one (1) sanitary sewer drop manhole, 180’x14’ gravel access road, 250 LF of buried electrical conduit and wire, 600 LF chain link fence, barbed wire and a vehicular access gate. The Contractor shall install all necessary appurtenances and perform the required disinfection procedures to place the water service line in full operational condition. All pipe, fittings, accessories, and installation product testing procedures shall conform to the latest version of Technical Provision Section 04 – Water Transmission and Distribution MainsLOCATION OF PROJECT: All work shall be performed near the following:
Nambe, NM
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of Performance is 120 calendar days from date of notice of proceed.
CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
SITE VISIT: Details regarding the Site Visit will be included in the solicitation.
CONTRACT TYPE: IHS intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract in support of this requirement.
This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 36 procedures with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria.
This project will be solicited as 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The associated size standard for this procurement is $45 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to http://www.sba.gov.
NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES.
Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the Government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to check https://www.sam.gov frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. Hard copy documents will NOT be available – all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties.
This notice is for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for submission of offers. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation itself. No bidder list is maintained. Interested bidders should follow this solicitation notice on https://sam.gov to receive email notifications of any updates to the initial notice including any subsequent amendments. No additional information is available other than what is noted herein. Firms are instructed not to call requesting more information.