Urgent Farm Well Repairs, Wapato, Washington

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for urgent farm well repairs at its Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit in Wapato, Washington through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1232SA26Q0530. The scope of work includes removing the existing riser, motor, pump, and sand separator; pulling 148 feet of sand screens from a depth of approximately 480–600 feet; bailing the well for up to 16 hours; conducting a video inspection; and supplying and installing a new motor, pump, and sand separator assembly with a one-year warranty. The contractor must comply with ARS Facilities Design Standards, applicable building codes, and all local, regional, state, and federal regulations, with all permit and licensing costs borne by the contractor. Evaluation will be conducted using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with past performance assessed as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. The offer due date is April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, and delivery must be completed within 30 days of award.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a size standard of $41,000,000, meaning only small business concerns may compete for the contract. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The statement of work does not specify a budget range or estimated award value, though Service Contract Act wage determinations apply, establishing prevailing wage rates ranging from $14.74 to $70.51 per hour depending on job classification, plus fringe benefits. The primary work location is Wapato, Washington (98951), with delivery on a firm-fixed-price commercial item basis using Free on Board destination terms. Contracting Officer Erin Riffey may be reached at 970-631-2294 for inquiries, and the offer period for price acceptance extends 90 calendar days from the solicitation closing date.