The Indian Health Service awarded a $13,750 firm fixed-price purchase order to Notch 8 LLC on June 10, 2024, for propane refill services at the Zia Health Clinic in San Ysidro, New Mexico. The contract is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, with performance extending through June 30, 2029. Notch 8 LLC, a Native American-owned and SBA-certified women-owned small business based in Waynesville, North Carolina, has demonstrated substantial federal contracting experience serving Native American communities and federal facilities, including fuel delivery, medical supplies procurement, and specialized services across multiple agencies.
This award represents Exercise Option Year 1 under an existing contract vehicle and reflects the Indian Health Service's continued commitment to sourcing essential services from qualified tribal enterprises. The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service initially conducted market research in April 2024 to identify small business Indian firms capable of providing as-needed propane refill services, establishing the foundation for this procurement. Notch 8 LLC's extensive portfolio of successful fuel delivery contracts with the Indian Health Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other federal agencies supporting Native American populations positioned the company as a qualified awardee for this recurring service requirement at the Zia Pueblo facility.