Belcourt Heat Exchanger Replacement & Boiler System Repairs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the DIV OF ENGINEERING SVCS - SEATTLE office, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Belcourt Heat Exchanger Replacement & Boiler System Repairs project. This construction project, located at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Facility in Belcourt, ND, is anticipated to be released around April 15, 2026. It is a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive upgrades to the hospital's heating systems. Key tasks include:
- Replacement of two domestic water heating systems.
- Replacement of boiler system isolation valves, boiler pump triple duty valves, pressure gauges, and thermometers.
- Laser alignment and grouting of pumps.
- Replacement of gate valves and site glasses on boiler expansion tanks.
- Replacement of boiler and breaching flue gaskets.
- Replacement of boiler burners.
- Upgrade and replacement of controls on the boiler room make-up air unit and exhaust fan.
New hot water heating systems must be designed and sized by a mechanical engineer licensed in North Dakota.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, awarded as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 36.
- Construction Magnitude: Anticipated between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from the date of notice to proceed.
- NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 15, 2026, open for approximately 30 calendar days.
Evaluation
Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
Key Documents & Requirements
- A10 Attachment 1 IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf: This form is critical for self-certifying as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, award, and throughout performance. Failure to accurately complete this form could lead to disqualification.
- SAM Registration: Mandatory for award consideration. Offerors are encouraged to complete registration promptly.
Additional Notes
All dates are subject to change. Interested parties must monitor https://sam.gov for the official solicitation, amendments, and site visit details. Hard copy documents will not be available. No additional information is available prior to the solicitation release.