Standing Order Government Bids & RFPs

The information requested for this sources sought notice is requested to be provided no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 29, 2026.

This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the government to pay any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey, or to contract for services.

Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: a name of company, cage code, uei, and point of contact; b telephone number, fax number, address, and email address if available; c affirm the company is financially capable of meeting the requirement; d brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements; e names of vessels and a complete description flag, transit speed, range, length, breadth, draft, certification and classification, minimum maneuverability speed, station keeping, etc. ; f vessel characteristics specification sheet with picture relative to above vessel requirements; g uscg dco or coi as applicable; h availability; i estimated price for first hour includes transit to and from location; j estimated hourly price after first hour; k small business standing i. e. , small or large business.

The first event covered by the PWS is anticipated to be on 09 June 2026.

The government will award a single firm-fixed-price contract and only services meeting the NDU's requirements will be considered for award.

Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.

The due date for receipt of capability statements is May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time. The anticipated period of performance for the contract is from May 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, for the base period, with four option years extending to July 31, 2030. The bid notice states The due date for receipt of statements is May 7, 2026 4:00 p. m. central time.

The government will pay the contractor a fixed price in arrears, which will constitute full compensation for all contractor professional and incidental services, travel expenses, and materials. The bid notice states The government will pay the contractor a fixed price in arrears, which will constitute full compensation for all contractor professional and incidental services, travel expenses, and materials necessary to furnish the complete project as required and specified in the sow.

Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize themselves with the requirements of this project. The capability statement shall include information on the respondent's current capability and capacity to perform the work, prior completed projects of similar nature and size, and any relevant past performance ratings for similar projects within the last three years. The bid notice states The following information shall be included in the capability statement: 1. a general overview of the respondents opinions about the difficulty and or feasibility of the potential requirement, and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts. 2. information in sufficient detail of the respondents a current capability and capacity to perform the work b prior completed projects of similar nature size c any relevant past performance ratings for similar projects within the last three years.

The bid notice does not mention a site visit. The bid notice states This 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.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. The bid notice states This 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.