The Indian Health Service (IHS) awarded a $31,952.13 firm fixed-price purchase order to Allchemax LLC, a Native American-owned small business based in Fort Defiance, Arizona, for weed control services at KHC Quarters in Kayenta, Arizona. This contract award, designated under the Buy Indian set-aside program on September 14, 2022, represents the second modification to the original agreement and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2022. The Buy Indian set-aside ensures that contracting opportunities are prioritized for Native American-owned businesses, supporting economic development within tribal communities.
Allchemax LLC specializes in environmental management services with a demonstrated track record of providing pest and weed control services to IHS facilities across multiple locations. The company, registered as a small disadvantaged business and certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, has maintained a steady contract relationship with IHS since 2020, consistently delivering maintenance services to federally-owned quarters and medical facilities serving Native American communities. This award reflects IHS's ongoing efforts to maintain safe and functional facilities while supporting Native American business enterprises through targeted procurement practices.