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Sources Sought - WRSU Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Services

ID: IHS1526571 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

Sources Sought Notice Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing annual inspection, maintenance, testing, recharging, repair, hydrostatic testing, and replacement services for Government-owned portable fire extinguishers located at the Whiteriver Service Unit facilities.

Responses to this notice are requested from firms that qualify as an ISBEE in accordance with the Buy Indian Act and applicable Indian Health Service acquisition regulations.

Interested vendors shall provide the following information:

  1. Company name, address, UEI, and point of contact.
  2. Documentation demonstrating ISBEE eligibility.
  3. Relevant experience performing similar fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair services.
  4. Description of capabilities, staffing, certifications, and equipment necessary to perform the required services in accordance with NFPA 10 standards.
  5. At least two references for similar services performed within the past five years.

This notice is for market research purposes only. The Government is not requesting quotes, proposals, or pricing information at this time. Responses will be used solely to determine the availability of qualified ISBEE sources and to assist the Government in acquisition planning. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response to this notice.

A solicitation is not currently available. Submission of a response to this Sources Sought Notice does not guarantee issuance of a solicitation or award of a contract.

Background
This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing fire extinguisher maintenance services. The goal is to ensure compliance with life safety requirements for Government-owned portable fire extinguishers located at the Whiteriver Service Unit facilities.

The IHS prioritizes purchases from ISBEEs under the Buy Indian Act.

Work Details
The contractor will provide annual inspection, maintenance, testing, recharging, repair, hydrostatic testing, and replacement services for Government-owned portable fire extinguishers. Services must comply with the latest edition of NFPA 10 and include:

- Annual certification;
- Monthly repair and recharge support;
- Six-year maintenance;
- Hydrostatic testing;
- Reporting;
- Replacement of expired or unserviceable fire extinguishers.

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

Place of Performance
Whiteriver Service Unit, Whiteriver, AZ 85941.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must qualify as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. Required documentation includes proof of ISBEE eligibility, relevant experience in similar services, capabilities statement detailing staffing and certifications, and at least two references for similar services performed within the past five years.
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Overview

Agency
Indian Health Service (IHS) [HHS]
Response Deadline
June 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT Due in 0 Days
Posted
June 9, 2026, 2:42 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (DOI-only) (ISBEE)
NAICS
811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
PSC
J042 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equip- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equip; Environ Protect Equip/Matls
Place of Performance
Whiteriver, AZ 85941 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$12.5 Million
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Odds of Award
29%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the Indian Health Service. 78% of obligations for similar contracts within the Indian Health Service were awarded full & open.
On 6/9/26 Indian Health Service issued Sources Sought IHS1526571 for Sources Sought - WRSU Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Services due 6/16/26. The opportunity was issued with a Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (DOI-only) (ISBEE) set aside with NAICS 811310 (SBA Size Standard $12.5 Million) and PSC J042.
Primary Contact
Name
Minkyu Kim   Profile
Email
minkyu.kim@ihs.gov
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE > PHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
FPDS Organization Code
7527-00247
Source Organization Code
100188047
Last Updated
June 9, 2026
Last Updated By
minkyu.kim@ihs.gov
Archive Date
July 1, 2026