YAO Drill Rig

The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin, (LCB), Yuma Area Office (YAO), intends to negotiate and award a contract on a non-competitive basis, to Foremost Industries, LP, 1225 64th Ave N.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E8P9. YAO has a requirement for a DR-24HD Dual Rotary Drill Rig.

This is a Notice of Intent only and not a request for competitive proposals or an announcement of a solicitation.

The proposed action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authorities of FAR 13.501 and FAR 6.302-1(c). Foremost Industries, LP is the only company known who can provide this uniquely designed Dual Rotary Drill Rig. The DR Drill Rig has performed under almost every condition found in the geological formations that are encountered in the Yuma area, i.e., unconsolidated material such as dirt, gravel, clay, sand, etc., and is recommended by the American Ground Water for this type of materials.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333132, Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing with a corresponding small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

The anticipated award date is September 1, 2022. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Kathleen Berry at kberry@usbr.gov. Inquiries must clearly state the solicitation number and subject. Inquiries must be received no later than August 3, 2022.

The contract award information will be posted on SAM.gov, Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov. The Justification and Approval for using noncompetitive procedures will be posted after an award is made.

This announcement constitutes the only synopsis for this requirement; and is issued for notification purposes only.