Sources Sought (ISBEE and Small Business Concerns) - Preventive Plumbing Maintenance Services

The Indian Health Service, a component of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources, is conducting market research for preventive plumbing maintenance services. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number SS-IHS-1521068, is a planning tool used to assess the capabilities of various entities before determining an appropriate set-aside strategy. The requirement is classified under NAICS 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors and PSC J012 for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of fire control equipment.

The agency is evaluating capabilities with a specific priority for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), followed by Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1, and small business concerns under FAR 19.502-2 (b)(1) & (2). The set-aside metadata for this notice includes the code and explanation BICiv. Three attachments support this request: a Statement of Work (SOW) for plumbing services, an IEE Representation Form, and a detailed Sources Sought Notice.

Responses to this notice must be submitted via email to Shivani Patel and Daniel Weingarten by May 29, 2026, no later than 3:00 PM EST. The information gathered from this market research will be used to determine the acquisition strategy for the preventive maintenance requirements, though the notice does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. All submissions must follow the specific subject line formatting provided in the instructions to ensure proper identification of the company and the service scope.