Pre-con Risk Assessment, Asbestos and Water Intrusion

The contract solicitation ACQ-IHS-2026-00033 seeks comprehensive environmental and construction support services to ensure compliance with PIMC policies related to pre-construction risk assessment, asbestos safety, and water intrusion management within the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service facilities. The scope includes 24/7 emergency response to water damage incidents, installation and monitoring of ICRA 2.0 containment systems, industrial hygiene testing, asbestos and lead abatement, and skilled construction labor for renovation activities in occupied healthcare environments. All work must adhere to strict protocols dictated by ANSI/IICRC S500-2021 for water restoration, OSHA regulations for asbestos and lead, and ICRA 2.0 standards from ASHE. Key personnel must hold certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Mold Remediation Specialist (MRS), Water Restoration Technician (WRT), and others as specified by IICRC and ANSI/NCAA. The contract is structured as an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price agreement with a base year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through June 30, 2031, allowing for a potential five-year duration. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, and are evaluated under a trade-off process where Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price, with no consideration for lowest-priced technically acceptable awards. The technical proposal is capped at 10 pages and must detail staffing plans, quality control procedures, and safety compliance strategies, while past performance submissions must include contract numbers, client contacts, scope, performance period, and value. The contract requires electronic invoicing exclusively through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF, and all contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier. The contract is set aside exclusively for Buy Indian Set-Aside entities under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance occurring at multiple locations across the Phoenix Area IHS campus, including PIMC hospital and surrounding buildings. No formal packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are specified, and all work must be performed by subcontractors with documented hospital or healthcare facility experience, without requiring security clearances for personnel.