Sources Sought - Whiteriver Service Unit Water Delivery Services

The Indian Health Service is conducting market research for emergency potable water delivery services to Whiteriver Hospital in Whiteriver, Arizona, with responses due August 5, 2026, and intends to set-aside this requirement as mandatory Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) to the maximum extent possible under the Buy Indian Act.

The contractor will deliver bulk potable water 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year to a 125,000-gallon tank serving Whiteriver Hospital, government homes, a Special service building, Garrett building, and annex building, with delivery schedules adjusted to prevent supply outages during water emergencies. Work is performed in Whiteriver, Arizona at 200 West Hospital Drive.

To respond, firms must be either an IEE with at least 51 percent ownership and control by Indians or federally recognized Indian tribes, with at least 51 percent of contract earnings flowing to Indian owners, or meet both IEE criteria and small business standards under 13 CFR Part 121 to qualify as ISBEE. Eligibility must be maintained at offer submission, contract award, and throughout performance; any change in status requires immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer.

Required documentation includes company name, point of contact, DUNS number or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Tax ID, business qualification category (IEE or ISBEE), capability statement, and manufacturer documentation certifying authorization as a water distributor. Responses must be submitted in writing to Kerri Gilmore by August 5, 2026, at 1300 Local Time. An IEE Representation Form is provided for self-certification. NAICS code is 221310 (Water distribution, except irrigation).