Sources Sought-Pest Control Services for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC)
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), Albuquerque Area Office, is issuing a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Pest Control Services at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) in Zuni, New Mexico. This market research aims to identify qualified sources and determine if the requirement can be met through a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 03:00 PM (MT).
Purpose
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, intended strictly for market research. It is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations. The government will use responses to inform its acquisition strategy and identify qualified sources and their socioeconomic status, specifically regarding the feasibility of an ISBEE set-aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Exterminating and Pest Control Services (NAICS Code: 561710). Services include routine inspection, treatment, and prevention of insects and rodents for hospital facilities and government housing quarters. On-call and emergency response services are also required. The place of performance is the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in Zuni, New Mexico. Vendors proposing an alternate NAICS code must provide a detailed explanation of its alignment.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit the following information:
- SAM Registration: Confirmation of active registration at SAM.gov.
- Company Information: Company name, address, point of contact, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and business size under NAICS 561710.
- Socioeconomic Status: Identification of whether the business qualifies as ISBEE, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or other Small Business categories.
- Capability Statement: A statement, product brochure, or relevant performance information demonstrating the ability to provide the required services.
- ISBEE Representation Form: Completion and submission of the provided Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) representation form.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 03:00 PM (MT)
- Published: May 11, 2026
Key Document: ISBEE Representation Form
The attached "IHS IEE Representation Form" is critical for bidders. It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete and submit this form, providing details such as the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity (if applicable), name of the 51% owner, business name, DUNS Number, and a certifying signature. Eligibility must be maintained throughout the contract period, and offerors must be SAM registered.
Important Notes
Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy. This RFI is not a solicitation; interested parties must respond to any future solicitation separately. Automated or incomplete responses will be deemed non-responsive. Submit information via email to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty at shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov.