Sole Source

The Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service is entering into a sole-source contract with Siemens Water Technology to upgrade the water treatment system at the Crow Creek Indian Reservation in South Dakota. This contract involves replacing membrane modules in two existing filtration arrays with new chlorine-resistant modules that operate at lower pressure and use less costly chemicals for cleaning. Siemens will also update the programming and cleaning processes to ensure compatibility with the new modules. Siemens is the only supplier capable of providing the necessary parts and equipment, making this a sole-source contract to avoid the significantly higher costs associated with replacing the entire water treatment system. The contract is set to last for 180 days from the date of award, with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000. The project is designated as a Set-Aside Sole-Source under federal acquisition regulations, highlighting the unique qualifications of the contractor. The work will be performed in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, and the designated point of contact for this contract is Nichole R Archambeau, a contract specialist at Indian Health Service. This upgrade aims to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the existing water treatment infrastructure at the reservation.