CFO WATER TROUGHS

Quick Summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Challis Field Office, is seeking proposals for the manufacture and delivery of 12 custom 14 ft metal water troughs. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The troughs are required for delivery to Challis, ID, by May 1, 2026. Proposals are due March 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the fabrication and delivery of 12 watertight 14 ft metal water troughs with specific custom specifications and materials. Key requirements include:

• Material: 14-Gauge Steel Sheet for troughs, appurtenances, and lids.
• Coating: Troughs and braces must be painted or hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication, with provisions for touch-up.
• Fabrication: Detailed specifications for edges, bends, ends, welds (AWS D9.1-84 standards), seams, and stacking with wood shims.
• Appurtenances: Includes specific requirements for trough braces (ASTM A6/6M-87, ASTM A36M-87), fasteners (cadmium-plated or galvanized bolts), piping (ASTM A120-84), and a 3½" number 9 expanded metal galvanized bird ladder.
• Quality Assurance: Shop or field inspection, hydrostatic testing to maximum water level, and rejection of defective welds or warped troughs.
• Delivery: Includes shipping to the BLM-ID Challis Field Office, 721 East Main Ave, Ste 8, Challis, ID 83226.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
• Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business (NAICS Code: 332420, Size Standard: 750 employees).
• Product/Service Code: 5430 (Storage Tanks).
• Period of Performance: March 13, 2026, to May 1, 2026.
• Delivery Date: On or before May 1, 2026.
• FOB Point: Destination.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Electronic offers only, via email to the primary contact.
• Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Email Subject Line: Must be "2026 Challis Water Trough Purchase (140L26-26-Q-0002)".
• Required Offer Content: A cover page, a complete Pricing Schedule (using Appendix 1 template), product data (including cut sheets), and a delivery schedule. Failure to provide all required information may result in a non-responsive quote.
• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on "Best Value" to the Government, considering:
  1. Technical Capability (demonstrating adherence to salient features and specifications).
  2. Delivery Schedule (meeting desired or proposing a reasonable schedule).
  3. Price (clearly identified unit and total delivered prices).

Key Dates & Contacts

• Questions Deadline: February 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Questions must be submitted via email.
• Primary Contact: Heather McBride, hmcbride@blm.gov, 208-373-3993.