W912QR26QA055 - Cagles Mill Water Line Replacement

This solicitation, numbered W912QR26QA055, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 for the replacement of approximately 810 linear feet of 2-inch HDPE water line at Cagles Mill Lake in Poland, Indiana, with tie-ins to existing underground gate valves at Point 1 and Point 3 and installation of a new gate valve and valve box at Point 2. All work must be performed in strict compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 and all applicable federal, state, and local codes, with directional boring being an acceptable method of installation. Contractors are required to excavate and remove all inorganic drilling compounds such as bentonite, limit ground disturbance to 20 feet on either side of the existing line, conduct a pressure test to ensure no leaks, and restore all disturbed areas to original conditions with proper drainage. A full 18-month warranty on all materials and installation is required, and work must commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed, with completion and delivery of all components required within 120 days of the Notice of Award. The estimated contract value is between $25,000 and $100,000, and quotations are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on July 9, 2026. All offers must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module, with paper, fax, CD-ROM, or DoD SAFE submissions strictly prohibited. Contractors must maintain an active, current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number. Proposals must be formatted in narrative style with a 11-point or larger font, letter-sized pages, and follow a defined naming convention beginning with the solicitation number followed by the firm name. The solicitation incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including those on limiting payments to influence federal transactions, prohibiting mandatory confidentiality agreements, requiring personal identity verification, reporting executive compensation, and enforcing antiterrorism awareness training and whistleblower protections. Security requirements mandate compliance with NCIC-III and TSDB screenings for unescorted access to federal installations, mandatory site access searches, adherence to Force Protection Conditions, and completion of local suspicious activity reporting training. Contractors are responsible for securing all necessary licenses and permits at