Repair of Irrigation Well 2 with Liner and Pump

This contract, solicitation number 1232SA26Q0541, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Part 12 for the repair of Irrigation Well 2 at the USDA-ARS facility in Bushland, Texas. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110, with a size standard of $45 million in annual receipts, and is open to all responsible small business concerns. The work involves installing 280 feet of carbon steel casing and 60 feet of stainless steel screen with 0.035-inch slots, placing gravel, and replacing the existing 4-inch steel column pipe with a new 480-120/240 2 KVA transformer and outdoor-rated electrical components. All work must be completed within 30 days of award, starting no later than 10 calendar days after notice to proceed. The contract is firm-fixed-price and will be awarded on a lowest-priced technically acceptable basis, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail threshold evaluated through compliance with solicitation requirements, a feasible technical approach, documented experience from two to three similar projects within the past five years, and acceptable past performance. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to labor standards, safety, procurement integrity, and contractor responsibilities, including full compliance with Davis-Bacon and related acts, prohibitions on trafficking in persons, Buy American requirements for construction materials, and mandatory subcontracting and payment protections for small business subcontractors. Contractors must submit a completed SF-1442, a technical narrative, as-built drawings in PDF or AutoCAD format, a materials list, and compliance certifications including anti-discrimination, tax matters, and trafficking in persons. All proposals must be submitted via email to kelly.wright@usda.gov by the deadline of May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. Invoicing must be done electronically through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with paper invoices permitted only with prior approval. Payment will be made only after formal acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, who will inspect work at the Bushland, Texas site, ensuring all materials are new, of the best quality, and free of defects. Failure to comply with special requirements—such as on-site superintendent presence, USDA Linc Pass access, material substitution approval, or DEI certification—may result in termination for default