DRILLING - NM BL CRUC 4101(1) AGUIRRE SPRING ROAD
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Central Federal Lands Division, is soliciting quotations for subsurface pavement investigation (drilling) on Aguirre Spring Road in Las Cruces, NM. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for approximately 12 shallow borings. Quotations are due March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves a subsurface pavement investigation consisting of approximately 12 shallow borings, each with a 6-inch diameter, advanced to a maximum depth of 5 feet. The work is for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Aguirre Spring Road. Key tasks include:
- Drilling and advancing borings to a maximum depth of 5 feet.
- Collecting bulk subgrade soil samples (50-70 lbs per location).
- Backfilling boreholes with aggregate/gravel and capping with concrete or cold mix asphalt.
- Implementing traffic control measures during work.
- Performing utility locates (811 or NM811.org).
- Utilizing specific equipment such as a truck-mounted drill rig, 8-inch auger, sample collection buckets, backfill materials, and a water source. The work site is on a paved surface accessible for a truck-mounted drill rig, and an encroachment drilling permit from BLM has been approved.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Work to be scheduled between March 2, 2026, and May 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: B519 (Geotechnical Studies)
- Technical Questions Due: March 20, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: March 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
- Published Date: March 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must include a Technical/Price Quote and Organizational Information (including SAM.gov registration, business size, TIN, UEI, and payment terms). Submissions must be electronic, as a single PDF file not exceeding 10MB, sent via email. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with past performance verification. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kelly Palmer at kelly.palmer@dot.gov or 720-963-3621.