Sources Sought - IHS OCAO OEHE Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction CAD, GIS, and Surveying Capabilities
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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) Oklahoma City Area Office (OCAO) Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and surveying capabilities. These services support the development and operation of safe water, wastewater, and solid waste systems for Native tribes and Alaska Native villages. Responses are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The SFC division requires CAD, GIS, and surveying services for projects involving the installation of wells, septic tanks, drain fields, aerobic systems, water lines, and sewer lines for individual Indian homes. The Government is open to full-time contractors or service-on-demand models, and innovative approaches are encouraged. Services will support field offices in Clinton, Okmulgee, Holton KS, Pawnee, Lawton, Shawnee, and Miami. A provided document, OCAOFOContactsMap.pdf, details federally recognized tribes and field office contacts within Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, offering geographical and organizational context.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 29, 2026
Set-Aside
This opportunity provides absolute preference under the Buy Indian Act to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises. Vendors should present their socio-economic status. Small and other than small vendors are welcome to respond.
Evaluation
This is market research to determine the best approach and identify capable vendors; there is no defined requirement at this time. Responses will help the OCAO SFC determine future procurement strategies.
Additional Notes
Responses should be sent to the Contracting Officer (CO), Shelton Bruce, at shelton.bruce@ihs.gov. The CO will be out of office until May 6th but will respond to questions upon return.