Drill Water Well For Livestock

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area, Range Management Research in Las Cruces, New Mexico is seeking a contractor to drill a water well for livestock at the Jornada Experimental Range. The project involves drilling a replacement water well to a depth of 500 feet or deeper if necessary to obtain an adequate water supply, with the contractor required to provide all equipment, materials, and transportation to perform the work in accordance with the Statement of Work. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price construction contract under FAR Part 15 Contract by Negotiation and FAR Part 36 Construction Contracts, using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Offerors must submit comprehensive technical proposals demonstrating understanding of the project, site security management, construction methodology, and provide three federal contract references from the past four years. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on July 19, 2025, with a due date of August 8, 2025, and potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the site for release of the RFP package and any amendments.

This procurement is anticipated to be 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction Contractors) with a size standard of $39.5 million, though the description contains conflicting language indicating it has been opened for all business sizes. No incumbent contractor is mentioned in the available documentation. The estimated contract value falls between $25,000 and $100,000 in accordance with FAR 36.204 for construction projects of this magnitude. The project must be completed within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a firm completion deadline of December 31, 2025. The contractor will be required to install 5" SDR 17 PVC casing for the full depth of the well and any needed slotted pipe/screens in accordance with industry standards. All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various federal requirements including bonding, safety certifications, and wage determinations.