Lame Deer Heliport and Concrete Support Structure Remediation
Overview
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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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Solicitation for the Lame Deer Heliport and Concrete Support Structure Remediation project at the Northern Cheyenne Health Center in Lame Deer, Montana. This project involves the complete replacement of the existing heliport and structural concrete remediation for the ambulance bay, emergency entrance, and loading dock. The estimated construction magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Proposals are due May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses full demolition and replacement of the existing heliport, along with structural concrete remediation. Key elements include:
- Demolition, reconstruction, and commissioning of the heliport, including associated airfield concrete work.
- Construction of sidewalks and ramps for patient transport.
- Installation of an electrical lighting system suitable for nighttime and low-visibility helicopter operations.
- Replacement of the heliport safety fence, access gates, and associated site improvements.
- Structural concrete remediation, including installation of new beams, columns, and concrete flooring for the ambulance bay, emergency entrance, and loading dock.
- Installation of a crawlspace HVAC system to reduce humidity levels.
- Pavement marking (Item P-620) on airport surfaces.
- Clarifications from amendments detail garage slab demolition up to Gridline N and specific structural work on grade beams and floor trusses.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Solicitation
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Construction Magnitude: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition
- NAICS: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), Size Standard $45M
- PSC: Y1BZ (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures)
- Proposal Due: May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time (extended by Amendment 03).
- Published: May 7, 2026 (latest amendment date).
Evaluation & Submission
This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) acquisition. Evaluation factors include Specialized Experience, Technical Approach, Key Personnel, Past Performance, and Price. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to matt.sanders@ihs.gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Required attachments include forms for Past Performance, Key Personnel Resumes, Company Technical Experience, and a Self-Performed Calculation Sheet.
Key Attachments & Notes
The solicitation includes comprehensive construction plans (J01), specifications (J02.1, J02.2), and a prevailing wage determination (J03). TERO fees apply for work on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Multiple amendments have been issued, providing clarifications on scope, structural details, and extending the proposal due date. A site visit was held on April 12, 2026.