S. DeGoede Well (COW)

The contract solicitation for the S. DeGoede Well (COW) under solicitation number 75H7012 is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction project issued by the Division of Engineering Services – Seattle, under the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically managed by the Indian Health Service. The work involves drilling, casing, screening, developing, and testing of a water well at 297 DeGoede Drive in Mossyrock, Washington, with completion required within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. All materials must be new and delivered in original manufacturer’s packaging, adhering to industry standards without reference to formal military or international specifications. The project requires compliance with Washington State Administrative Code (WAC) for well construction, ASTM A53 steel casing, ANSI 304 stainless steel screens, and other referenced standards, with inspection and acceptance governed by FAR 52.246-12 at the job site. Payment must be submitted electronically via the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and all invoicing, correspondence, and official communications are to be directed to the Contracting Officer in Portland, Oregon. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 with a size standard of $45 million, requiring offerors to certify their small business status through FAR clauses 52.219-6 and 52.219-28, and maintain an active SAM registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code. The award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where price is the discriminating factor among technically acceptable offers, with no formal evaluation of technical approach or past performance. Special requirements include mandatory preconstruction conferences, submission of a safety plan, professional employee appearance with nameplates, and strict control over materials on site—including prohibition of storage or sale of removed materials. Subcontracting is permitted only with non-excluded entities, and subcontractor lists must be submitted via SF-1413 within 10 days of award. Work hours are restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 72-hour notice required for COR presence and 48-hour notice for after-hours work. Contractor liability for injury or damage is absolute, and warranty obligations extend under FAR 52.246-21. Proposal submissions must be a