The Indian Health Service (IHS) is forecasting a small business set-aside contract for potable water services for the Red Lake Service Unit (RLSU) and Public Health Center (PHC). The estimated solicitation release date is December 1, 2024, with an anticipated contract award projected for February 1, 2025. This procurement falls under the Water Supply and Irrigation Systems NAICS code 221310, indicating specialized water infrastructure services.

The contract will be managed by Karen McDonald, Contracting Officer, who can be reached at karen.mcdonald@ihs.gov or +12184073702. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the forecast, the previous related contract (75H70522P00019) had a ceiling value of $67,691, which may provide a preliminary reference point for the potential scope. David Kostamo, an Environmental Health Specialist with IHS, is also listed as a point of contact and may provide additional technical insights about the requirement.

The incumbent contractor for this recompete is the Red Lake Tribal Council, who previously held contract 75H70522P00019 for potable water services to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Red Lake, Minnesota. The existing contract was a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a performance period through February 6, 2027, and was originally awarded on February 7, 2022, with the full contract ceiling of $67,691 obligated at the time of award. The tribe has demonstrated extensive experience in delivering specialized services to federal agencies, including infrastructure support.

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