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10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

09/09/2026 1400 MT

09/02/2026

406-638-3497JOHNNA PRYOR

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INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

75H70926Q00010

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 3 IHS1528699OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

15. DELIVER TO

Billings MT 59101

P.O. Box 36600

2900 4th Avenue North

9. ISSUED BY

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2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

Billings Area Indian Health Service WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

Multiple Destinations

Billings MT 59101

P.O. Box 36600

2900 4th Avenue North

Billings Area Indian Health Service

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ITEM NO.

The purpose of this solicitation is to procure Water/Sewer Utility and Solid Waste Disposal Services.

1 BASE YEAR

WATER/SEWAGE UTILIY, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

Delivery Location Code: IHSHARLEM

HARLEM

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

JOHNNA J. PRYOR

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

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ITEM NO.

669 AGENCY MAIN STREET

HARLEM MT 59526 US

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

2 OPTION YEAR 1

WATER/SEWAGE UTILIY, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2027

Delivery Location Code: IHSHARLEM

IHSHARLEM

669 AGENCY MAIN STREET

HARLEM MT 59526 US

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028

3 OPTION YEAR 2

WATER/SEWAGE UTILIY, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2028

Delivery Location Code: IHSHARLEM

IHSHARLEM

669 AGENCY MAIN STREET

HARLEM MT 59526 US

Period of Performance: 10/01/2028 to 09/30/2029

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WATER/SEWAGE UTILIY, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

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75H70926Q00010

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08/31/2029

Delivery Location Code: IHSHARLEM

IHSHARLEM

669 AGENCY MAIN STREET

HARLEM MT 59526 US

Period of Performance: 10/01/2029 to 09/30/2030

5 OPTION YEAR 4

WATER/SEWAGE UTILIY, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2030

Delivery Location Code: IHSHARLEM

IHSHARLEM

669 AGENCY MAIN STREET

HARLEM MT 59526 US

Period of Performance: 10/01/2030 to 09/30/2031

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No.

75H70926Q00010

Project Title

Utility Water, Utility Sewage, Solid Waste Collection/Disposal Services

SECTION B – CONTINUATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12, using the combined synopsis/solicitation format at FAR 12.202(b), as revised under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (Executive Order 14275) and the implementing HHS/IHS class deviation, and the simplified procedures for commercial products and commercial services at

FAR 12.201-1

75H70926Q00010 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Utility Water, Utility Sewage, Solid Waste Collection/Disposal Services for the Fort Belknap Service Unit - Billings Area Indian Health Service.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, together with applicable FAR and HHSAR class deviations in effect as of the date of this solicitation. The applicable Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Wage Determination is Wage Determination No. 2015-5397, Revision No. 30, and is incorporated into this solicitation

Set-Aside: 100% Buy Indian Small Business Set-Aside (per 25 U.S.C. § 47) for eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs)

NAICS

221320 – Sewage Treatment Facilities

Small Business Size Standard $35.0 M

1. CONTRACT TYPE

The Billings Area Indian Health Service anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

2. PRICE SCHEDULE

See Attachment A1 Price Schedule

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

If the Government exercises the options pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), the ordering period shall be extended in accordance with the following schedule:

Base Year: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 Option Year 1: October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028 Option Year 2: October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029 Option Year 3: October 1, 2029 – September 30, 2030 Option Year 4: October 1, 2030 – September 30, 2031

4. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Contracting Officer (CO) Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

Johnna Spotted

Email: Johnna.Spotted@ihs.gov

Frank Doney

Contact info distributed at award

Contractor’s Point of Contact

Name:

Phone:

Email:

5. SCOPE

See attachment A1 for Statement of Work

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSE Title Date

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements.

JAN 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance. NOV 2025 (Deviation) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

NOV 2025 (Deviation)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. NOV 2025 (Deviation) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2025 (Deviation) 52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges NOV 2025 (Deviation) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FEB 2026 (Deviation) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans APR 2026 (Deviation) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities APR 2026 (Deviation) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans APR 2026 (Deviation) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards APR 2026 (Deviation) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires MAY 2014 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons APR 2026 (Deviation)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 APR 2026 (Deviation)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors APR 2026 (Deviation) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds NOV 2025 (Deviation) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation APR 1984 52.241-2 Order of Precedence—Utilities FEB 1995 52.241-4 Change in Class of Service FEB 1995 52.241-5 Contractor's Facilities FEB 1995 52.241-6 Service Provisions FEB 1995

Clauses Incorporated by full text

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 1 day of contract expiring.

(End of Clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a)The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 Days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c)The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.

(End of Clause)

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (FEB 2026

DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/ document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern under NAICS Code _____ assigned to contract number _____.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _____. ] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [ Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer’s name and title.______________________ ]

2. HHSAR CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSE Title Date

352.211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act DEC 2015 352.224-70 Privacy Act DEC 2015 352.224-71 Confidential Information DEC 2015 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payments Request FEB 2022 352.226-1 Indian Preference DEC 2015 352.226-2 Indian Preference Program DEC 2015 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery DEC 2015 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility DEC 2015

Clauses Incorporated by full text

352.226-5 NOTICE OF INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET-ASIDE

(a) Definitions as used in this clause:

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) means Public Law 92-203 (December 18, 1971), 85 Stat.

688, codified at 43 U.S.C. 1601-1629h.

Indian means a person who is an enrolled member of an Indian Tribe or “Native” as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

Indian Economic Enterprise means any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: The combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:

(i) At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;

(ii) At the time of the contract award; and

(iii) During the full term of the contract.

Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other recognized group or community that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Pub. L. 92-203, 85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601).

Representation means the positive statement by an enterprise of its eligibility for preferential consideration and participation for acquisitions conducted under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, in accordance with the procedures in Subpart 326.606.

(b) General. (1) Under the Buy Indian Act, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises.

(2) The CO will reject all offers received from ineligible enterprises.

(3) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to an Indian Economic Enterprise, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(c) Required submissions. In response to this solicitation, an offeror must also provide the following:

(1) A description of the required percentage of the work/costs to be provided by the offeror over the contract term as required by section 352.226-6, Subcontracting Limitations clause; and

(2) Qualifications of the key personnel (if any) that will be assigned to the contract.

(d) Required assurance. The offeror must provide written assurance to the CO that the offeror is and will remain in compliance with the requirements of this clause. It must do this before the CO awards the Buy Indian Act contract and upon successful and timely completion of the contract, but before the CO accepts the work or product.

(e) Non-responsiveness. Failure to provide the information required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause may cause the CO to find an offer non-responsive and reject it.

(f) Eligibility.

(1) Participation in the Mentor-Protégé Program established under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (25 U.S.C. 47 note) does not render an Indian Economic Enterprise ineligible for contracts awarded under the Buy Indian Act.

(2) If a contractor no longer meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise after award, the contractor must notify the CO immediately and in writing. The notification must include full disclosure of circumstances causing the contractor to lose eligibility status and a description of any actions that the contractor will take to regain eligibility. Failure to give the CO immediate written notification means that:

(i) The economic enterprise may be declared ineligible for future contract awards under this part; and

(ii) The CO may consider termination for default if it is in the best interest of the government.

(g) Representation. Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises (326.606). As required by HHSAR 352.226-7(b), offerors shall include a completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form in response to Sources Sought Notices, Request for Information (RFI) and as part of the proposal submission. The Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, available on the IHS DAP public website ( www.IHS.gov/DAP ), shall be included in synopses, presolicitation notices, and solicitations for the acquisitions under the Buy Indian Act. Offers received from enterprises that are not Indian Economic Enterprises shall not be considered.

352.226-6 INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SUBCONTRACTING LIMITATIONS

(a) Definitions as used in this clause.

(1) Indian Economic Enterprise means any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: The combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:

(i) At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;

(ii) At the time of the contract award; and

(iii) During the full term of the contract.

(2) Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR subpart 2.1, entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(3) Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) Required Percentages of work by the concern. The contractor must comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting clause in allocating what percentage of work to subcontract. The contractor shall not subcontract work exceeding the subcontract limitations in FAR 52.219-14 to a concern other than a responsible Indian Economic Enterprise.

(c) Any work that an IEE subcontractor does not perform with its own employee shall be considered subcontracted work for the purpose of calculating percentages of subcontract work in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

(d) Cooperation. The contractor must:

(1) Carry out the requirements of this clause to the fullest extent; and

(2) Cooperate in any study or survey that the CO, Indian Health Service or its agents may conduct to verify the contractor's compliance with this clause.

(e) Incorporation in Subcontracts. The contractor must incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts for general services, A&E services and construction awarded under this contract.

(End of clause)

352.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (FEB 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause – Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b)Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system.

Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. (c)The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d)If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

3. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT

Invoices shall be submitted through the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP), a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing procedures in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests”. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If you require assistance registering or require IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov.

Payment will be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107. Payments are made in arrears.

(End of Local Clause)

4. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:

Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer.

5. SUPERVISION & QUALITY CONTROL

The primary agent/official responsible for monitoring the performance on this contract in a project officer capacity and who will be verifying that all services have been received and delivered will be Frank Doney, Facilities Engineer, Fort Belknap Service Unit.

SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

A1 – Statement of Work A2 – Price Schedule A3 – Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form A4 – Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Wage Determination

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.

(End of provision)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

PROVISION Title Date

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2024

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration NOV 2025 (Deviation)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation

NOV 2025

(Deviation

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters NOV 2025 (Deviation

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

NOV 2025

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52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges-Identification of Subcontract Effort NOV 2025 (Deviation)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options NOV 2025 (Deviation)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations FEB 2026 (Deviation)

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FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (NOV 2025 DEVIATION)

Continuation - Quote Preparation Instructions

1) Quote Format

Offerors shall submit their quotation in four (4) separate volumes:

Volume I – Administrative

Volume II – Technical

Volume III – Past Performance

Volume IV – Price

Each volume shall be clearly identified and submitted together in a single compressed(.zip) file. The quotation shall include, at a minimum, the information identified below.

Volume I – Administrative

The Offeror shall submit the administrative information necessary to establish the completeness of its quotation. At a minimum, Volume I shall include:

Legal business name, address, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);

Name, title, telephone number, and email address of the individual authorized to represent and bind the Offeror;

Confirmation of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM);

Acknowledgment of all solicitation amendments, if applicable;

Completed representations, certifications, and other administrative information required by the solicitation that are not completed electronically in SAM;

Identification of applicable licenses, permits, authorizations, or approvals required to perform the services; and Applicable utility service policies, ordinances, bylaws, or other established terms and conditions governing the proposed services.

Volume I will not receive an adjectival rating. The Government will review the information for completeness and compliance with the solicitation requirements, as applicable.

Volume II – Technical

The Offeror shall submit a technical quotation, not to exceed five (5) pages, demonstrating its understanding of the requirements and its technical approach to providing the water, sewage, and garbage disposal services described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

At a minimum, the technical quotation shall address, as applicable:

Approach to providing continuous and reliable water and sewage services;

Proposed garbage collection and disposal approach, including collection schedules and procedures for missed collections;

Metering, meter-reading, billing, and meter-testing practices;

Procedures for responding to service interruptions, leaks, sewage backups, or other service issues;

Emergency and after-hours response procedures;

Connection, installation, maintenance, and repair responsibilities;

Quality control measures used to ensure reliable and timely service; and Any features of the proposed approach that exceed the minimum requirements and provide additional benefit to the Government.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror's demonstrated understanding of the requirements, proposed technical approach, capabilities, and the benefits and risks associated with the proposed approach.

Volume III – Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide information demonstrating successful performance on recent and relevant contracts or other efforts similar in scope, size, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation.

For each past performance reference, the Offeror shall provide, at a minimum:

Customer/organization name;

Contract or project number, if applicable;

Description of services performed;

Period of performance;

Contract or project value;

Customer point of contact, including name, telephone number, and email address; and Brief description of how the effort is similar to the requirements of this solicitation.

The Government may consider information provided by the Offeror as well as information obtained from other sources available to the Government.

Project Title

Utility Water, Utility Sewage, Solid Waste Collection/Disposal Services

Volume IV – Price

The Offeror shall complete and submit the Price Schedule included with the solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide a unit price/rate and total amount for each applicable contract line item. The Offeror shall also identify all recurring and non-recurring charges applicable to the proposed services, including, as applicable:

Water usage rates and service charges;

Sewage rates and service charges;

Garbage collection and disposal rates;

Connection or installation charges; and Any other applicable fees or charges.

The Offeror shall provide the applicable rate schedule, ordinance, or other established rate authority supporting the proposed rates and charges.

The Government will evaluate price by adding the total price for the basic requirement and all option periods. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise any option.

Relative Importance

Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are more important than Price.

The Government may select a higher-priced quotation when the Government determines that the technical superiority and/or past performance advantages of the higher-rated quotation warrant the additional price.

As quotations become more technically equivalent, Price will become increasingly important in the best-value determination.

The Government will not pay a price premium for technical advantages that provide little or no meaningful benefit to the Government.

2) Quote Due Date All quotes in response to this opportunity are due no later than 2pm MST on September 9th, 2026.

Quotes will only be accepted via electronic mail in the format specified in the section titled Quote format and must be emailed to Johnna Spotted at Johnna.Spotted@ihs.gov by the closing date.

3) Offer Acceptance The offer must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 120 days from the date of receipt by the Government.

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52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (NOV 2025 DEVIATION)

Addenda - Evaluation

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The offers must contain a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government will evaluate quotations to determine whether the quoted services meet the requirements of the solicitation and whether the quoted prices are fair and reasonable.

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability

The Government will evaluate the Quoter's ability to provide the required water, sewage, and solid waste disposal services at the locations identified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

To be determined technically acceptable, the Quoter shall demonstrate its ability to provide all required services in accordance with the SOW and provide, as applicable:

A description of the water, sewage, and garbage disposal services to be provided;

Proposed service and collection schedules;

Metering, meter-reading, and billing practices applicable to water and sewage services;

Meter accuracy and meter-testing practices;

Procedures applicable to interruptions in water or sewage service;

Connection or installation requirements, if any;

Applicable utility service policies, rate schedules, ordinances, bylaws, or other established terms and conditions of service; and Any exceptions or deviations from the requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 2 – Price

The Government will evaluate the rates and charges entered in the Price Schedule.

The Government will apply the quoted rates and charges to the estimated quantities identified in the Price Schedule, as applicable, to determine a total evaluated price.

The Government will evaluate all applicable recurring and non-recurring charges, including, as applicable:

Water usage rates;

Water base or service charges;

Sewage rates and service charges;

Garbage disposal and collection charges;

Connection or installation charges; and Other applicable fees or charges identified in the quotation.

The Government will evaluate quoted prices for reasonableness and consistency with the Quoter's applicable rate schedule, ordinance, established utility rates, or other supporting pricing documentation.

Estimated quantities are provided for evaluation purposes only and do not represent guaranteed quantities or consumption.

Evaluation Methodology: The quotations shall be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria and relative weights set forth in the solicitation. The evaluator will read each quotation and describe, in writing, the strengths, weaknesses, and/or deficiencies identified to support the scores given to each quote.

The adjectival ratings will be consistent with the evaluator’s written narratives; i.e., a high rating should be supported by a narrative identifying a significant number of strengths and a minimum number of weaknesses. Any quotation that is unrealistic, in terms of technical approach, schedule commitments, and or costs (high or low) will be deemed unacceptable. The evaluators will use the following adjective rating scales:

TECHNICAL RATING SCALE

Adjectival Rating Description

Outstanding Quote meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Quote meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Quote contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Acceptable Quote meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Quote does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The quote has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Quote is unawardable.

PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE

Rating Description

Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral)

No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

Basis for Award – Tradeoff

The Government intends to make award to the responsible Quoter whose quotation conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the best value to the Government, considering the technical evaluation factors and price.

Award will be made using a tradeoff process. The Government may select a higher-priced quotation when the evaluated technical benefits justify the additional cost. Technical factors will not be numerically scored. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

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2. HHSAR PROVISIONS

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

PROVISION Title Date 352.215-70 Late Proposals and Revisions Dec 2015 352.226-3 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Dec 2015 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice Dec 2015

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352.226-4 NOTICE OF INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET-ASIDE

Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises (HHSAR 326.606) that are also small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this solicitation will be from such a concern. As required by HHSAR § 352.226-7(b), offerors shall include a completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form in response to Sources Sought Notices, Request for Information (RFI) and as part of the proposal submission. The Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, available on the IHS DAP public website ( www.IHS.gov/DAP ), shall be included in synopses, presolicitation notices, and solicitations for the acquisitions under the Buy Indian Act. Offers received from enterprises that are not both Indian Economic Enterprises and small business concerns will not be considered and will be rejected.

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352.226-7 INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE REPRESENTATION

(a) The offeror must represent as part of its offer that it does meet the definition of Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) as defined in HHSAR 326.601 and that it intends to meet the definition of an IEE throughout the performance of the contract. The offeror must notify the contracting officer immediately, via email, if there is any ownership change affecting compliance with this representation.

(b) The representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form or any successor forms through which the offeror will certify that the ownership requirements defined by HHSAR

326.601 are met.

(c) Any false or misleading information submitted by an enterprise when submitting an offer in consideration for an award set-aside under the Buy Indian Act is a violation of the law punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

False claims submitted as part of contract performance are subject to the penalties enumerated in 31 U.S.C.

3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287.

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