54--SOCORRO FIELD OFFICE-DATIL WELL WATER TANK

The contract, identified by solicitation number 140L4026Q0004, is a Firm Fixed Price award issued by the Bureau of Land Management under the New Mexico State Office of the Department of the Interior for the procurement of a water storage tank at the Socorro Field Office Datil Well. Delivery is FOB destination to the BLM Albuquerque District Office in Albuquerque, NM, with the amended period of performance running from June 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026, and a required delivery date of July 3, 2026. The acquisition is evaluated under a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where proposals must meet minimum thresholds for technical capability and past performance, with award determined solely by the lowest responsive price. All offerors are required to comply with a broad set of federal regulations including prohibitions on the use of certain telecommunications, software, and drone systems from covered foreign entities, and adherence to labor standards such as minimum wage, paid sick leave, and employment eligibility verification under Executive Orders. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform and includes flow-down requirements to accelerate payments to small business subcontractors. While technical specifications for the water tank are not fully detailed, the solicitation references the “brand name or equal” clause and imposes compliance with the Buy American Act and relevant trade agreements. The Contracting Officer, Eleanor Tippeconnie, is the primary point of contact, and a Contracting Officer’s Representative will be formally designated after award to monitor performance. No specific packaging, labeling, or preservation standards are outlined, and all representations and certifications from potential offerors must be submitted by the amended deadline of April 13, 2026, via email to the contracting office.