VA-rappahannock RIV VLY NWR-HQ well drill
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140FF027P0048
- Agency
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 140FF027P0048
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole-source acquisition to Hall & Heflin Septic Tank Service under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for replacement well drilling at the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex headquarters building and auxiliary office, with an award date of November 5, 2026. The set-aside is "No Set-Aside Used."
The existing well, installed circa 1950, has failed and requires replacement. Market research identified two local well drillers willing to provide verbal quotes of $18,000 and $25,000. Two formal solicitations in 2026 drew pricing approximately four to five times local estimates from six non-local companies, which the justification deems economically unfavorable for competition. The justification certifies fair and reasonable pricing with savings exceeding $50,000 against those six bids.
Hall & Heflin's qualification rests on prior performance, including a well drilled on the Refuge about 11 years ago without issues and additional small-scale work with positive results. The contractor reports a 60-year business history, incorporation since 1987, and BBB accreditation with an A+ rating. The justification also cites barriers to competition: local contractors reportedly find SAM.gov registration onerous, and vendor registration assistance services are unavailable.
Program Officer William Crouch approved the justification on October 6, 2026, and Contracting Officer Rachel Williams approved it on November 4, 2026. The requirement is classified under NAICS 237110 and PSC Y1NE.
Notice text
VA-RAPPAHANNOCK RIV VLY NWR-HQ WELL DRILL
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