Gallup Indian Medical Center - Quarterly Legionella Testing

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking quarterly Legionella testing services for the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 75H71025Q00069. The contractor will be responsible for conducting microbial testing for Legionella bacteria at 38 designated locations throughout the medical center's facilities, including the main hospital and outpatient buildings. Potential bidders must submit their quotes via email to Stephen Silversmith by February 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM MT, with any questions to be submitted by February 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM MT. The evaluation of quotes will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with specific requirements including sample collection, laboratory analysis using standardized methods, and detailed reporting of results. Contractors must coordinate with facility management and provide 72 hours advance notice before conducting testing to minimize disruption to hospital operations.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541380 with a size standard of $19M. The period of performance for the contract spans from March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, covering quarterly Legionella testing throughout the calendar year. The place of performance is Gallup, New Mexico, with the testing to be conducted at the Indian Health Service medical center. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services category (PSC Code B533) for water quality special studies and analysis. The solicitation represents a critical health and safety monitoring requirement for the medical center, ensuring ongoing assessment of potential Legionella bacteria presence in the facility's water systems.