Demolition and Construction of Drinking Water Well

The Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting bids for the turn-key demolition and construction of a new potable water well at the Pomonkey Facility in La Plata, Maryland, under solicitation number N0017326Q5801, which was amended on April 24, 2026 to update the Statement of Work. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricted to small businesses certified under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Wastewater Construction, with no additional socioeconomic preferences required. Proposals must be submitted via email to Purchasing Agent Yina Brooks no later than April 30, 2026, and must include a complete Statement of Work covering technical criteria, project point of contact, service delivery, waste management, warranty, environmental management systems, and supporting documentation such as shop drawings and operations and maintenance data. The scope requires drilling a new borehole, properly decommissioning and sealing an existing well in compliance with Maryland regulations using dry bentonite and capping, installing a 4.5-inch ASTM-compliant casing system with pump, pressure tanks, and electrical connections to existing infrastructure, and ensuring the well produces at least 10 gallons per minute over five consecutive days. All work must be performed by a licensed Maryland well driller, and final acceptance includes submission of a New Well Completion Report and a Certificate of Potability to the Charles County Health Department. The contract imposes strict environmental, safety, and personnel protocols including compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, EM 385-1-1, EPA and MDE standards, and mandatory hazardous waste reporting within 15 days of completion. Contractor personnel must obtain a favorable trustworthiness determination from NRL Security, submit annual lists of on-site workers to DCAA, complete required safety training including for radiation, RF, laser, and confined spaces, and comply with strict information handling rules including labeling emails as “(Contractor)” and requiring prior written approval for non-U.S. citizen access. All work must occur at the NRL Pomonkey site, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site after final walkthrough and approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and no invoice submission method is specified. Packaging and marking requirements are minimal, requiring only hazardous material labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and specific labeling of soil boring containers with project name, PW number, contractor name