Bgndrf well 2 repair service

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks urgent well repair services for Well No. 2 at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The project requires comprehensive maintenance including video inspection, pulling and replacing the existing 7.5 hp submersible pump located 159 feet below ground surface, addressing air production issues, installing new pump/motor/check valve components, and performing chemical injection and well cleaning services. Contractors must adhere to ASTM and AWWA guidelines, OSHA safety standards, and Bureau of Reclamation safety protocols while working during facility operational hours (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM MDT, Monday through Friday). The government intends to post the actual solicitation approximately 10 days from October 2, 2025, with a tentative site visit scheduled for October 17, 2025. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and the point of contact is Ronda Lucero at rlucero@usbr.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45 million size standard. The anticipated contract structure is firm-fixed-price construction with a 60-day performance period following award. The well in question is a 6-inch diameter well that produces brackish water with approximately 6,000 mg/L total dissolved solids and currently flows at a reduced rate of 70-72 gallons per minute. No incumbent contractors or current award values are specified in the pre-solicitation materials. The project addresses urgent operational needs to restore the well's functionality to support future research operations at the desalination facility, with all work requiring coordination through facility manager Malynda Cappelle for site access and project execution.