Urgent Single Source - Domestic Water Line Repair
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260106
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to SIME CONSTRUCTION INC on June 5, 2026, to repair a broken domestic water line at Bozeman Fish Technology Center under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency). The award is not subject to competitive procedures due to immediate operational need and the contractor's demonstrated ability to mobilize within three days.
The broken water line has disrupted essential facility operations, forcing closure of laboratory operations, bathrooms, and safety facilities, presenting immediate health, safety, and mission-readiness risks. Market research identified three potential contractors—CK Construction, Walker Excavation, and Sime Construction—but only Sime Construction was available to respond within the required timeframe; the other two were unavailable until late July or unable to commit. High demand for construction services in the valley due to housing development projects limited contractor availability. The contractor's scope includes on-site assessment, excavation and exposure of the damaged line, removal and replacement of failed piping sections, testing, backfilling, surface restoration, and documentation. Sime Construction, in operation since 1975 with solid community reputation and SAM.gov registration, was determined technically competent with appropriate licensing and bonding. The contract is funded at $49,125.00, with estimated completion of initial work within one week (pending site conditions and permit requirements) and full project completion within 30 days. The Contracting Officer certified the sole-source justification and D&F on June 5, 2026.
Notice text
Urgent Broken Domestic Water Line Repair, Bozeman Fish Technology Center
The United States Fish and Wildlife has awarded a firm-fixed-price, purchase order on a sole-source basis to SIME CONSTRUCTION INC, to fix a broken domestic water line that is currently disrupting essential facility operations at Bozeman Fish Technology Center. The failure presents an immediate risk to health, safety, and mission readiness. Immediate repair is required to restore potable water service, maintain safe occupancy conditions, and prevent further infrastructure damage. The Government only negotiated with one (1) source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
Based on the unusual and compelling urgency of the requirement, this action was sole sourced and competitive procurement procedures were limited in order to minimize operational disruption and restore essential water service as quickly as possible. The contractor selected was determined to be available to start work immediately within 3 days and capable of completing the required repairs within the necessary timeframe. This procurement's associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $45 million and the Product Service Code (PSC) is Z2AA REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS.
Background of Urgent Need: The requiring activity has identified a broken domestic water line that is currently disrupting essential facility operations. The failure presents an immediate risk to health, safety, and mission readiness. Immediate repair is required to restore potable water service, maintain safe occupancy conditions, and prevent further infrastructure damage.
Urgency and Impact if Not Awarded Immediately: Delay in repairing the damaged water line will result in continued water service interruption, potential facility closures, sanitation concerns, and increased repair costs due to escalating system damage. Under FAR 6.302-2, unusual and compelling urgency exists because:
1.) The Government would be seriously injured if the repair is delayed.
2.) The requirement cannot be met through normal competition timelines.
Given the emergency nature of the repair, the acquisition strategy to single source prioritizes rapid execution, minimal administrative burden, and ensuring contractor capability. A streamlined procurement approach to single source is consistent with urgent and compelling circumstances.
Exception to Full and Open Competition (FAR Part 6): This action is a single-source award under FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, which permits limiting sources when the Government does not have the time to follow full competitive procedures, and delay would result in unacceptable harm. Under emergency conditions, a direct award to a qualified small business is appropriate and compliant with FAR 19.502-2(b), given the contractor (SIME Construction Inc) known technical capability and immediate availability. A Justification & Approval (J&A) was prepared and hereby posted and attached in accordance with FAR 6.305.
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