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Bill Parkin (MAK)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.DIV OF ENGINEERING SVCS - SEATTLE · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Engineering Services - Seattle, is procuring construction services for a Bill Parkin project located in Neah Bay, Washington. NAICS code 237110 refers to Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, which typically encompasses the building, repairing, and maintenance of water mains, sewers, drainage systems, and associated infrastructure. Work in this category often involves excavation, pipe laying, manhole installation, backfilling, and site restoration.

The specific scope of work for this Bill Parkin project—see the solicitation for details—is not available in the notice metadata, though the designation suggests it may be an infrastructure improvement or facility-related construction effort serving the Makah Indian Community at Neah Bay, where IHS maintains health service responsibilities.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the total small business set-aside program. To compete, your firm must:

• Qualify as a small business under NAICS 237110 under the Small Business Administration's size standards (see the solicitation or verify at SAM.gov for the specific size standard threshold, typically measured by average annual receipts or employee count)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through the contract performance period
• Possess any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 in your SAM profile
• Demonstrate relevant past performance in water and sewer line construction or related infrastructure work, particularly in remote or tribal locations if applicable

Certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB are not required for this total small business set-aside—standard small business eligibility suffices.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand tribal and federal construction requirements: IHS projects in tribal communities often involve unique coordination with tribal governments, cultural resource considerations, and adherence to federal construction standards. Review the solicitation for any Indian Preference requirements, tribal consultation protocols, or specific environmental compliance obligations.

Assess logistics for Neah Bay: Located on the Olympic Peninsula's remote northwestern tip, Neah Bay presents access challenges including ferry-dependent supply routes, limited local labor pools, and weather-sensitive marine conditions. Factor transportation costs, equipment mobilization, and potential lodging/accommodations for crews into pricing.

Demonstrate relevant experience: Highlight comparable water/sewer infrastructure projects, particularly federal or tribal contracts. Emphasize experience with prevailing wage requirements (Davis-Bacon Act), bonding capacity for construction work, and any cold-weather or coastal construction expertise.

Verify bonding requirements: Construction solicitations typically require bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds. Confirm thresholds and surety requirements in the full solicitation.

Review technical specifications carefully: Water and sewer construction involves precise material specifications, pressure testing protocols, and regulatory compliance with EPA and IHS sanitation facilities standards.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using search term 75H70126Q00035 to obtain the complete statement of work, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and all contract clauses
2. Verify your SAM registration status and NAICS 237110 classification are current
3. Note the firm deadline: October 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions will not be accepted
4. Contact the contracting officer promptly with questions; allow adequate time for clarifications before submitting

View the official notice on SAM.gov →