Negrito Well

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking contractors to construct a new well at the Negrito Fire Base in the Gila National Forest to replace an existing well system that has been deemed irreparable due to a crushed drop pipe and fallen pitless adapter. The project scope includes drilling, casing installation, surface preparation, and complete assembly of a functional water system that connects to the existing distribution infrastructure. Contractors must provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and obtain necessary permits while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The new well must be positioned as close as possible to the existing well location and fully integrated with the current distribution system. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on September 15, 2025, with responses due by September 17, 2025, providing only two days for interested parties to submit their proposals.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The contract establishes an aggressive timeline requiring all deliverables to be completed within seven calendar days of project start, including full well system restoration, all necessary documentation and permits, and a final walkthrough with the Contracting Officer's Representative. The overall period of performance mandates project completion by November 10, 2025, providing approximately eight weeks from the solicitation due date to final delivery. The contractor will utilize previously purchased well components as part of the installation process, though specific quantities or component details are not specified in the available documentation. No incumbent contractor information or estimated contract values are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase.