Sources Sought Only - HOPI - Utility Water Service

The Indian Health Service is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing continuous potable water utility service and related infrastructure support to the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona, with responses due by August 26, 2026; this procurement carries an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside to the maximum extent possible under the Buy Indian Act.

The requirement encompasses continuous potable water service with adequate pressure, utility billing, water quality assurance through point of delivery, emergency response, outage notification, and coordination with HHCC. Additional services may include water meter reading, testing, repair and replacement; water vault operation and maintenance; underground utility infrastructure support; preventive maintenance; and pressure/flow verification. Interested sources must demonstrate capability and authority to provide continuous potable water service through the existing water distribution infrastructure serving HHCC and identify any limitations regarding the additional utility support services.

Responses must include company name, point of contact information, DUNS or SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number, tax ID, FSS/SEWP contract numbers if applicable, business category qualification (IEE or ISBEE), a capability statement addressing qualifications, manufacturer authorization documentation, and completion of the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form with self-certification of eligibility and identification of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation upon which the offeror relies. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM at the time an offer is submitted. Submit responses to Minkyu Kim at minkyu.kim@ihs.gov. NAICS 221310; PSC S114.