Re-drilling of Water Well for USDA ARS in Las Cruces, NM
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1075
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Place of performance
- Las Cruces, New Mexico 88012, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks re-drilling of a livestock water well at the Jornada Experimental Range in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with quotations due August 13, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $45.0 million.
Place of performance is Las Cruces, New Mexico. The contractor shall drill a replacement well to 500 feet depth with 5" SDR 17 (or better) PVC casing for the full depth, with slotted pipe and screens installed per industry standards. A secondary line item provides for additional drilling costs per foot if adequate water is not located at 500 feet. The contract period is 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Standard work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved. The contractor must provide a detailed technical proposal and cost proposal for a turnkey installation, obtain all required permits and licenses, and deliver one-year warranty on work. Construction Wage Determination Rates (General Decision No. NM20260045) apply, with prevailing wage classifications ranging from $16.49 to $43.07 per hour base rate plus fringe benefits. Executive Order 13706 requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and Executive Order 13658 establishes a $13.65 minimum wage through December 31, 2026.
The estimated project magnitude is between $75,000 and $140,000. A bid bond is required with quotation submission. A payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit must be submitted within 10 calendar days after award. An organized site visit is scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, with RSVP required by 1:00 p.m. on July 28. Questions are due July 30 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror based on three evaluation factors: Technical (40%), Past Performance (20%), and Price (40%). The NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1075 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for drilling a water well for USDA ARS in Las Cruces, NM.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110 The small business size standard is $45.0M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
A bid bond is required to be submitted with quote.
The magnitude of this project is between $75,000.00 and 140,000.00
Please see attachments for important inforamtion on when and how to reply, site visit RSVP information and technical submission requirements.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice Re-drilling of Water Well for USDA ARS in Las Cruces, NM | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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