Install Well Pump

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1413 is a firm fixed-price request for proposal issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service to install an irrigation well pump at the Cattle Fever Tick Research Unit in Edinburg, Texas. The contractor is required to furnish and install a complete 30-horsepower pumping plant featuring 4-inch galvanized discharge piping and electrical wiring, capable of achieving at least 200 gpm against approximately 400 feet of total dynamic head. The scope includes testing the well and irrigation reel, documenting results, and restoring the work area. Performance must be completed within 30 days after the award. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. To be considered responsive, offerors must provide a signed SF1449 with pricing, acknowledge all amendments via SF30, and provide proof of a valid Texas plumbing license. Past performance may be evaluated using CPARS or other government records, where an unacceptable rating will disqualify the offeror. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. The project is subject to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Hidalgo County, Texas, and requires compliance with various FAR and AGAR clauses, including those regarding the Buy American Act and anti-discrimination standards.