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Sources Sought for Cross Connection Controls Training for the OEHE-IHS

ID: SS_CROSS_CONNECTION_CONTROLS_OEHE • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Description

This Sources Sought Notice is being posted as outlined in FAR 15.201(c)(3) and is intended only as a request for information to determine if an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a Total Small Business Set-Aside can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable.

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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of performing the services listed below:

1. NAICS Code: 611430- Professional and Management Development Training

a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.

2. Description: Hands-on cross connection control trainings with certification (or certification facilitation) for tribal utility and IHS staff in the lower 48 States and Alaska.

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Responses to this notice should include the following:

1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).

2.) Company's business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check does or does not meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.

4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.

Please submit all requested information to Stephanie Begay via e-mail: Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov by June 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm MT.

Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.

Background
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a market research survey to identify businesses capable of performing hands-on cross connection control trainings with certification for tribal utility and IHS staff across the lower 48 States and Alaska.

The IHS is responsible for providing water, sewer, and solid waste facilities for Native American housing as authorized by Public Law 86-121. The Environmental Health Support Center (EHSC) serves as the national coordinator for IHS training activities.

Work Details
The contract involves providing off-the-shelf and customized hands-on cross connection control trainings, including certification facilitation for tribal utility and IHS staff. Key tasks include:
1. Delivering training courses that include a minimum of 33% hands-on exercises.
2. Providing two or more multi-day certification courses such as Cross Connection Specialist Certification and Backflow Assembly Tester Certification.
3. Developing new training courses upon request to meet emerging needs.
4. Ensuring instructor qualifications include at least five years of relevant experience in water operations and cross connection training, preferably with tribal communities.
5. Submitting draft training materials for review within specified timelines.
6. Coordinating with the EHSC on course logistics, including venue selection and course materials preparation.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
Training may be conducted anywhere in the continental United States and Alaska.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must qualify as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or meet other small business classifications. They must demonstrate relevant experience in providing similar training services, possess necessary certifications, and submit a capability statement along with instructor qualifications.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior awards for 75H70722A00002 (Backflow Management) and the related contract 75H70722A00002-75H70725F05004 indicate a confirmed incumbent providing cross connection control training services for IHS. The most recent effort included a three-day cross connection controls training in Sioux City, IA, and the earlier customized cross connection control training aligns with the current requirement for hands-on cross connection control training with certification facilitation for tribal utility and IHS staff. These prior activities appear to be a continuation of the same training scope and delivery model under the same NAICS/training function.
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Overview

Agency
Indian Health Service (IHS) [HHS]
Response Deadline
June 29, 2026, 7:00 p.m. EDT Due in 10 Days
Posted
June 18, 2026, 7:37 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (DOI-only) (ISBEE)
NAICS
611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
PSC
U010 - Education/Training- Certifications/Accreditations For Educational Institutions
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM 87110 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$15 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$75,000 - $300,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
29%
Vehicle Type
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Signs of Shaping
86% of obligations for similar contracts within the Indian Health Service were awarded full & open.
On 6/18/26 Indian Health Service issued Sources Sought SS_CROSS_CONNECTION_CONTROLS_OEHE for Sources Sought for Cross Connection Controls Training for the OEHE-IHS due 6/29/26. The opportunity was issued with a Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (DOI-only) (ISBEE) set aside with NAICS 611430 (SBA Size Standard $15 Million) and PSC U010.
Primary Contact
Name
Stephanie Begay   Profile
Email
stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov
Phone
(505) 256-6750

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE > ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
FPDS Organization Code
7527-00242
Source Organization Code
100188042
Last Updated
June 18, 2026
Last Updated By
stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov
Archive Date
June 30, 2026