Sources Sought Notice for On-Site Elevator Maintenance Service for Wagner IHS Healthcare Center
Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service · GREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
IHS-WAG-27-1532090
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
333921
Product service code
J035
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-16
Response deadline
Oct 31, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Wagner, SD
Contracting contact
john.archambeau@ihs.gov
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Sources Sought: On-Site Elevator Maintenance Services Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS-WAG-27-1532090 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE)Businesses and small businesses. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 333921, Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing elevators and moving stairways. 1.0 Background The Mission of the Wagner IHS is to provide the best possible healthcare services to the Native American population of the Yankton Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. To meet this mission, the Wagner IHS Healthcare Center (IHS) has identified a need for a Non-Personal, Firm Fixed Price, Base Year plus Four (4) One (1) Option Year Service Contract for On-Site Elevator Maintenance Services. 2.0 Objective The Wagner IHS Healthcare Center currently has one direct plunger hydraulic elevator. This elevator needs routine servicing, inspection and repair in accordance with applicable codes, standards and specifications. The elevator is also tied into the fire detection system and emergency power system. 2.1 Scope The elevator is to be serviced regularly and inspected annually in accordance with ASME A172-2023. The contractor is expected to provide systematic and periodic maintenance that will meet the needs of the Wagner IHS Healthcare Center and result in reliable operation of the elevator. 3.0 Work Schedule/Availability Wagner IHS Healthcare Center hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm. 4.0 Period of Performance Base Year: 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2027 Option Year 1: 01/01/2028 to 12/31/2028 Option Year 2: 01/01/2029 to 12/31/2029 Option Year 3: 01/01/2030 to 12/31/2030 Option Year 4: 01/01/2031 to 12/31/2031 5.0 Place of Performance 111 Washington Ave NW, Wagner, SD 57380 6.0 Contracting Officer’s Representative Designation The designated COR for this contract is: Dwight Josh Janis COR Level 1 Wagner Health Care Facility 111 Washington Ave. NW Wagner, SD 57380 The COR is responsible for: Monitoring the Contractor’s technical progress; Interpreting the performance workstation. Technical evaluation is required. Subject matter expert for this contract is: Chad Zephier, Facility Manager chad.zephier@ihs.gov. Wagner IHS Healthcare Center 111 Washington Ave NW, Wagner, SD 57380 7.0 Contractor Compliance The Contractor shall adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act of 1974. 8.0 Administrative Compensation - Billing will be at a fixed rate for all services. Meetings/Conference Calls – The Contractor shall attend meetings or conference calls scheduled by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to address areas of concern and exchange information to ensure all contract requirements are being met. The COR shall be responsible for scheduling and coordination of all meetings and conference calls. 9.0 Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Information No Government furnished property, equipment, or information is provided. 10.0 Reports The Contractor shall deliver standard or custom reports on demand, to monitor monthly usage. 11.0 Closing Statement Point of Contact: John Archambeau, Purchasing Agent, at john.archambeau@ihs.gov. Submission Instructions: Interested parties shall submit capability via email to John Archambeau, Purchasing Agent, at john.archambeau@ihs.gov. Must include Sources Sought Number IHS-WAG-27-1532090 in the Subject line. The due date for receipt of statements is October 31, 11:00 a.m. Central Time. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of IHS. IHS does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, IHS may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against IHS shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or IHS’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in SAM.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.
Contact
Point of contact
John Archambeau
Role
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Email
john.archambeau@ihs.gov
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