Presolicitation Notice: Fire Sprinkler Testing and Inspection

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service is seeking qualified contractors to provide fire sprinkler testing and inspection services for multiple healthcare facilities located across North and South Dakota. This pre-solicitation notice, posted on February 3, 2026, announces the Indian Health Service's intent to issue a formal solicitation on February 9, 2026, for comprehensive fire sprinkler system inspections and testing. The solicitation will be classified under PSC code H312 (Inspection-Fire Control Equipment) and NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19 million. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, contractors should expect standard federal procurement evaluation practices focusing on technical capability, past performance, and pricing. The anticipated closing date for proposals is March 9, 2026, with the solicitation number expected to be 75H70626Q00078; interested parties should note that questions regarding this opportunity should be submitted prior to the February 17, 2026 response deadline.

This contract opportunity is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified Indian-owned small businesses. The solicitation will require contractors to perform fire sprinkler inspections and testing services at thirteen separate Indian Health Service facilities, including hospitals and health centers distributed across tribal lands in North Dakota and South Dakota, such as facilities in Belcourt, Eagle Butte, Fort Thompson, Pine Ridge, and Rapid City. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget allocation is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, though the multi-location scope and healthcare facility standards suggest a moderately substantial contract value. The geographic distribution of the thirteen performance locations indicates that the successful contractor will need to maintain operational capacity across a wide service area spanning both states. Organizations meeting the ISBEE criteria and possessing relevant fire safety inspection certifications and experience should monitor the official solicitation release on February 9, 2026, for complete contract details and submission requirements.