Quemado Lake Well Repair Gila National Forest
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 127EAV26Q0022
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- Place of performance
- Quemado, New Mexico 87829, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract to repair and restore full water functionality to the inoperable well system at Quemado Lake Recreation Site on the Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and materials to remove and replace failed well pump system components (specifically a 1.5 horsepower, 5 GPM Goulds submersible pump and motor assembly, a compatible control box, and a PumpTec Plus pump protection device), perform electrical connections and testing, and conduct limited roadway rehabilitation to approximately 250-300 linear feet of unsurfaced access route to enable safe equipment transport. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff methodology across three factors in descending order of importance: Technical Capability (well and road repair methodology, schedule and logistics, and key personnel qualifications), Past Performance (three similar projects within the last five years), and Price. The deadline for submission of quotes is February 13, 2026 at 1700 MST, with pre-award questions due by February 6, 2026 at 1700 MST, and all prospective offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001 issued on January 29, 2026.
This procurement is set aside 100 percent for small businesses under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) with a small business size standard of $41 million, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated period of performance runs from March 2, 2026 to April 1, 2026, with work to commence no later than ten days after Notice to Proceed and completion required within seven calendar days of project start; the recreation site is scheduled to open by May 10, 2026, making timely completion essential. All work must be performed at Quemado Lake Recreation Site located in Quemado, New Mexico 87829, and contractors must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA safety requirements, National Electrical Code standards, and New Mexico Environment Department standards. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award, and invoices must be submitted electronically via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025.
This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems with a Small Business Size Standard of $41M.
The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to repair the existing well at the Quemado Lake Recreation Site to restore full water functionality. This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, software, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals to perform all work necessary in compliance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Services shall include removal and replacement of failed components, installation of new hardware, electrical connections, and testing. In addition to the well replacement /repair, the contractor shall perform limited roadway rehabilitation to enable safe transport and operation of equipment that is required for the work. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall perform all work, test to ensure all functions work correctly and leave a clean working site.
Background: The current well system at Quemado Lake is inoperable and requires repair. This project ensures reliable water access for the public and USFS personnel. The recreation site is scheduled to open by May 10th, and failure to restore water service will delay this opening indefinitely.
Estimated Period of Performance: March 2, 2026-April 1, 2026
- Questions: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to shavera.leveille@usda.gov no later than 1700 MST February 6, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email.
- Deadline for Responses: 1700 MST February 13, 2026
- Estimated Period of Performance: March 2, 2026-April 1, 2026.
- Basis for Award: The award will be made to a small business concern whose quote is determined to be most advantageous to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. Offerors shall demonstrate their capability of successfully fulfilling the requirements in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and evaluation criteria listed in section M. Vendors shall complete the table in Section B-Schedule of Items with their offered prices. Vendors shall submit a quote with Firm Fixed pricing to include all applicable taxes. Failure to provide adequate information will result in the offer not being placed in the eligibility group of technically acceptable, which will remove the offer from further consideration.
Point-of-contact for this Solicitation:
Shavera Leveille
Email: shavera.leveille@usda.gov
Telephone: (912)463-3328
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Quemado Lake Well Repair Gila National Forest | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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