Chena Relief Wells Pump

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District is soliciting proposals for relief well pumping and pump testing services at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project under solicitation W911KB26RA025. The procurement requires contractors to perform step-drawdown pump testing on 140 relief wells, conduct cleaning and maintenance on wells demonstrating performance below 80% efficiency (Specific Capacity Ratio below 0.80), and provide comprehensive technical reporting and documentation. Contractors must demonstrate specialized experience in well pumping operations, submit a detailed technical approach for the testing procedures, and propose appropriate submersible pump equipment capable of delivering a minimum of 350 gallons per minute. The contract will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical proposals rated on three factors—specialized experience, procedure and technical approach, and proposed equipment—each assessed as either acceptable or unacceptable. The deadline for submitting questions was January 16, 2026, the initial response deadline of January 29, 2026 has been extended to February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM Alaska Standard Time, and an amended solicitation with Q&As has been issued.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). The contract period of performance runs from March 2, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with critical milestones including a work plan submission due by April 10, 2026, field work completion by September 30, 2026, and final reporting by November 20, 2026. The project is located in North Pole, Alaska, approximately 18 miles east of Fairbanks, and will be performed on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers military installation. Contractor work must comply with applicable federal wage determinations for the Fairbanks North Borough area and include comprehensive quality control measures, professional engineering supervision, and strict adherence to ASTM and USACE technical standards. All proposal submissions must be made electronically to Contract Specialist Travis Tofi, and offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001 prior to the submission deadline.