Rosebud Quarters Fencing
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), through its DIV OF ENGINEERING SVCS - SEATTLE office, is soliciting proposals for the Rosebud Quarters Fencing project in Rosebud, SD. This construction effort involves installing a 6-foot tall chain link security fence with barbed wire at the Rosebud Hospital's upper quarters to enhance security and prevent property damage. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The project requires the installation of approximately 5,500 linear feet of continuous 6-foot chain link fence, topped with barbed wire, along the northern, western, and southern property lines of the Rosebud Hospital's upper quarters. The contractor will be responsible for all engineering, design, materials, labor, equipment, and supervision, including demolition, new installation, and site clean-up. Detailed specifications for materials (e.g., galvanized steel posts, No. 9 gauge fabric, ASTM A121 barbed wire) and installation methods are provided, including requirements for various gates (double swing, rolling cantilever, man gate) and concrete footings. Site restoration to original condition is also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract.
- NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.
- Magnitude: Anticipated to be less than $350,000.00.
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
- Bonds: Performance Bonds are required.
- Tribal Requirements: Compliance with Oglala Sioux Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements, including potential 4% TERO fees and annual work permit fees for non-local Indian employees. Wage rates must comply with Wage Determination SD20260018 for Todd County, SD.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must complete and submit the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" to self-certify their eligibility. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory for award consideration.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to Thupten.Tsering@ihs.gov. Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 and 36 procedures, with price being the discriminating factor for award among offers. The lowest priced offer will be reviewed first for reasonableness and compliance. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 days prior to the proposal due date.
Key Dates
- Proposal Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
- Published Date: March 18, 2026.
- Amendment 1: Issued March 18, 2026, incorporating RFI responses and a vicinity map, confirming the proposal due date.