Dubois Well Repair

The contract pertains to the Dubois Well Repair project under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0355, issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service Acquisition and Property office in Beltsville, Maryland, with performance required at 19 Office Loop, Dubois, Idaho, 83423. The work involves installing a new water well, decommissioning the existing well, replacing water system controls, and updating the treatment system, with an optional additional 100 feet of well depth priced at $100 per foot. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement under NAICS code 237110 and is set aside entirely for small businesses, with no socioeconomic sub-set-asides specified beyond the broad small business requirement. Performance must commence within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days thereafter, with no contract options for extension or additional quantities. The solicitation explicitly states that funds are not currently available, and no contract value estimate has been provided beyond the hypothetical option value. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email by April 24, 2026, at 06:30 AM local time, and must include comprehensive technical documentation such as preconstruction submittals, shop drawings, product data, samples, certificates, and operation and maintenance manuals, all in searchable PDF format with proper indexing and electronic signatures. The evaluation is conducted under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability is determined by three mandatory factors: past performance, five years of relevant drilling experience, and a valid Idaho Department of Water Resources well driller license. Failure in any one of these areas results in an unacceptable rating and disqualification. The contractor must comply with numerous FAR clauses related to labor standards, including wage rate requirements, apprenticeships, payrolls, and the Copeland Act, as well as Buy American requirements for construction materials with Alternate I in effect. Security provisions include adherence to the Trafficking in Persons compliance plan and requirements for personnel identification through a potential USDA Linc Pass badge. All work must adhere to industry standards such as ASTM, ANSI, NSF, ASCE, and ICC, and the contractor is responsible for providing material certifications, as-built drawings, warranties, and test reports. Inspections and final acceptance occur at the project site, with the Government retaining sole authority over approval. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, and