Drilling Oil and Gas Wells

The NAICS code 213111 covers Drilling Oil and Gas Wells, encompassing a broad range of well drilling services for both resource extraction and environmental monitoring purposes. Services include groundwater monitoring well installation, water well drilling, well pump replacement, and well abandonment or plugging. The work involves specialized drilling techniques, equipment, and licensing requirements, typically performed by contractors with specific state-level certifications and technical expertise in well construction and maintenance.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate diverse applications across government agencies, including the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Justice, Defense Logistics Agency, and U.S. Air Force. Contract values range from approximately $2,300 to $2.4 million, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders or definitive contracts. Contractors include small businesses, veteran-owned companies, and international firms like Omang Technologies & Trading L.L.C. and Resilient Drilling Services LLC. Geographical performance locations span multiple states including Arizona, Florida, Wyoming, and international sites in Burundi and Djibouti. Set-aside designations vary, with some contracts reserved for small businesses and others open to broader competition.

The most recent federal contract opportunity involves the U.S. Geological Survey seeking a small business contractor to drill three shallow groundwater monitoring wells along the Salt and Gila Rivers in Arizona. The solicitation requires an active Arizona Driller's License and involves installing 2-inch diameter PVC pipes up to 30 feet deep to collect groundwater-surface water interaction data. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small business participation, with a performance period from August 12-31, 2024, and requires 4x4 vehicle access to potentially challenging terrain.