Optional: Priority 2–4 Well Drilling and Abandonment

This contract authorizes the drilling of backup wells at Priority 2–4 locations should a Priority 1 well fail, ensuring continued water access or operational capability where critical infrastructure is at risk. The work must be performed in accordance with Idaho regulatory standards for well abandonment, requiring proper plugging and sealing of any failed wells to protect groundwater and comply with environmental safety protocols. The contract is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 238990 for other special trade contractors. It is issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Csa Intermountain 9 office, with performance required in Nezperce, Idaho, and responses must be submitted by May 15, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation does not specify a solicitation number or point of contact, and the place of performance is limited to the specified location without additional regional flexibility.