Dubois Well Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for Dubois Well Repair (Solicitation 1232SA26Q0355) to perform Water System Improvements in Dubois, ID. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items. Quotations are due by April 8, 2026, at 06:30 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The project entails comprehensive water system improvements, including:
- Installation of a new water well.
- Decommissioning of the existing water well.
- Replacement of water system controls.
- Replacement of the water treatment system. Detailed drawings and specifications are provided as attachments to the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed, with completion (including final cleanup) no later than 180 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45.0M
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: April 8, 2026, 06:30 AM CST
- Offers Held Firm: 90 calendar days
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. Technical acceptability requires meeting all defined requirements, submitting all requested documents, providing documented experience, acceptable resume experience, a licensed well driller, and acceptable past performance. Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered for award.
Key Deadlines
- Questions Due: April 8, 2026, 06:30 AM CST
- Site Visit Registration Due: April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Solicitation Closing Date: April 8, 2026
Additional Notes
- A mandatory organized site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST at 19 Office Loop, Dubois, ID 83423. Registration is required by the deadline.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active registration at the time of solicitation closing.
- A Bid Bond is required: 20% of the proposed price, not to exceed $3,000,000.
- Technical data, drawings, specifications, and wage determinations (ID20260046 for Clark County, ID) are available through solicitation attachments.