Purchase Order 1232SA26P0244

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a $89,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Benjamin Miller, a small business sole proprietorship based in Midland, Texas, for urgent farm well repairs at the Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit in Wapato, Washington. The scope of work encompasses removing existing well infrastructure including the riser, motor, pump, and sand separator; extracting 148 feet of sand screens from approximately 480–600 feet depth; conducting well bailing for up to 16 hours; performing video inspection; and supplying and installing new motor, pump, and sand separator assembly with a one-year warranty. The contract was competitively awarded on April 30, 2026, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, with completion required by June 5, 2026—within 30 days of the award date.

Benjamin Miller's selection reflects the contractor's demonstrated experience in specialized technical services for federal agencies, including well testing and equipment maintenance work performed previously for the U.S. Forest Service and other government entities. The contractor is required to comply with ARS Facilities Design Standards, applicable building codes, and all local, state, and federal regulations, with the contractor bearing all permit and licensing costs. The acquisition utilized a lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation methodology, and Service Contract Act wage determinations apply to the work performance in Washington.