Grindstone Water Storage Tank Replacement   3

See attached SOLICITATION NOTICE for solicitation number 75H70126R00008 for a construction project for the Indian Health Service (IHS). The purpose of this project is to remove (2) existing water storage tanks, install electrical control wire in conduit, and install equipment for water monitoring requirements. Project 17-N18 will replace the existing 60,000-gal tank with a new 135,000-gal bolted steel tank. After the new tank is brought online; the existing 60,000-gal tank will be removed from the site and the new tank will be enclosed by chain-link fence.

Project 20-N65 will allow communication between the tank, tribal office building, and water treatment plant. The monitoring equipment will assist the tribe to meet requirements of the EPA -in order to comply with the surface water treatment rule.

This project will be procured as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) utilizing North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The associated size standard for this procurement is $45 million. Please review all attachments to this notice for details.

SCOPE OF WORK: See Section C of the attached solicitation for details.

LOCATION OF PROJECT: Elk Creek, CA. See project documents.

TERO: TERO fees do apply.

CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 180 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

SITE VISIT: See FAR 52.236-27

CONTRACT TYPE: The IHS intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in support of this requirement. This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15 and 36 procedures.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: See Sections L&M of the solicitation.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: The offeror's proposal shall be submitted electronically no later than the due date and time indicated in block 13 of the SF 1442, unless changed by amendment.

EVALUATION: In accordance with FAR 15.101-2, the evaluation for this award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable proposal (LPTA). See Sections L&M of the solicitation for specific requirements. Prices proposed must reflect the offeror's understanding of the requirement, ability to perform, and be considered fair and reasonable to the Government.

Price is the discriminating factor for award among eligible offers. The total firm fixed price listed in block 17 of the SF1442 shall be utilized for the overall price evaluation and to determine the lowest priced offer.

QUESTIONS: Offerors shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contract Specialist, Thupten Tsering, at Thupten.Tsering@ihs.gov

NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES.

For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual revenue for the last three (3) years is less than $45 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to http://www.sba.gov.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to check https://sam.gov/ frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. Hard copy documents will NOT be available all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties.

NOTE: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM.