Scattered Sites Well Drilling Project CA22 - D46 / EDO - 295 - D46

2026-11-03

Scattered Sites Well DrillingProject CA22 - D46 / EDO - 295 - D46Pala , San Diego County , California1 . PURPOSEThis is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10 . The Indian Health Service ( IHS ), California Area Office , is seeking qualified contractors capable of performing water well drilling and pump installation services in Pala , California . The Government is conducting market research to determine whether sufficient qualified firms exist to justify : ABuy Indian Act set - aside ( Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise – ISBEE ), and / orASmall Business Set - Asideunder FAR Part 19 . This notice is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract . 2 . PROJECT DESCRIPTIONThe project consists of constructing one ( 1 ) individual residential water supply well , including : Drilling approximately 400 feet ( depth may vary ) Installation of 6 - inch nominal diameter PVC casingInstallation of slotted casing or well screen ( as required ) Surface sealing and annular groutFilter pack placement ( if required ) Well developmentStep drawdown and recovery pump testingWater quality testing ( EPA - certified lab ) Installation of submersible pump system ( approx . 1 HP base assumption ) Installation of drop pipe and submersible cableWell disinfectionDocumentation including driller ’ s log and aquifer test formsMinimum performance requirement : Well must produce a minimum of 5 gallons per minute ( GPM ) Sand content shall not exceed 5 ppmEstimated Period of Performance : 70 calendar days3 . NAICS CODENAICS : 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures ConstructionSize Standard :$ 45 Million4 . INDIAN PREFERENCE ( BUY INDIAN ACT ) The Government is specifically seeking responses from firms that qualify as : Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises ( ISBEE ) To qualify under the Buy Indian Act ( 25 U . S . C . § 47 ), a firm must : Be at least 51 % owned by one or more federally recognized American Indians or Alaska NativesBe managed and controlled by one or more American Indians or Alaska NativesQualify as a small business under the applicable NAICS codeMeet the requirements of HHSAR Subpart 326 . 6Firms responding as ISBEE shall clearly identify : Tribal affiliation ( s ) of ownershipDocumentation demonstrating ownership and controlSAM registration reflecting ISBEE status ( if applicable ) If two or more responsible ISBEE firms are determined capable , the Government may set aside the procurement under the Buy Indian Act . 5 . SMALL BUSINESS SET - ASIDEIf adequate ISBEE capability is not identified , the Government may consider : Total Small Business Set - Aside8 ( a ) Set - AsideHUBZone Set - AsideService - Disabled Veteran - Owned Small Business ( SDVOSB ) Woman - Owned Small Business ( WOSB ) Respondents shall clearly indicate their business size and socio - economic status . 6 . RESPONSE REQUIREMENTSInterested firms shall submit a capability statement not to exceed five ( 5 ) pages that includes : Company name , UEI , CAGE CodeBusiness size and socioeconomic statusCalifornia C - 57 Well Drilling Contractor License numberBonding capacity ( single and aggregate ) Relevant project experience within the past five ( 5 ) years involving : Water well drilling ≥ 300 feetPump installationStep drawdown testingWater quality certificationDescription of available drilling equipmentAbility to meet a 70 - day performance scheduleStatement confirming compliance with : AWWA A100California Department of Water Resources Well StandardsIf claiming ISBEE status : Description of ownership and control structureTribal enrollment documentation ( summary only ; do not include SSNs ) 7 . LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTINGRespondents should indicate their ability to comply with : FAR 52 . 219 - 14 ( Limitations on Subcontracting ), if set aside under FAR Part 19HHSAR 326 . 601 requirements if awarded under the Buy Indian Act8 . SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSResponses shall be submitted electronically to :[ Insert Contracting Officer or Specialist Email ] Subject Line : “ Sources Sought – CA22 - D46 Well Drilling ” Responses are due no later than :[ Insert Date – typically 10 to 15 calendar days from posting ] 9 . DISCLAIMERThis Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation . The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of this information . The Government reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy based on responses received .

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