The Indian Health Service awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Navajo Sanitation, Inc. for solid waste collection services at the KHC Facility Department in Kayenta, Arizona. Valued at $37,197.97, this contract was set aside for small businesses under the Buy Indian program and was awarded on January 14, 2021, following a solicitation posted on January 5, 2021. The contract is scheduled for ultimate completion by July 23, 2025. Navajo Sanitation, Inc., a Native American-owned small disadvantaged business headquartered in Window Rock, Arizona, is certified as both an Indian Economic Enterprise and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, making it well-positioned to serve federal facilities in Native American communities.
This award reflects the Indian Health Service's continued reliance on qualified tribal and Native American-owned contractors for essential environmental services across its healthcare facilities. Navajo Sanitation, Inc. has an established track record of providing waste management solutions to federal agencies throughout the Navajo Nation region, including health centers and administrative buildings. The use of the Buy Indian set-aside designation underscores the federal government's commitment to supporting economic development within Native American communities while ensuring reliable service delivery for critical healthcare infrastructure.