J--BGNDRF PAD 10 PIPING REPAIR
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking quotations for Piping Repair at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) Pad 10 in Alamogordo, NM. This is a Presolicitation for an urgent repair to address leaks on two piping systems, which are causing reduced facility capacity and potential discharge risks. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be solicited directly from suppliers, not posted on SAM.gov. Questions are due by May 6, 2026, 1:00 P.M. MDT, with an anticipated award date of May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to repair leaks on two piping systems near Pad 10 at BGNDRF. The scope includes:
- Excavation: Fully excavate the work area to confirm and expose the scope of repair/replacement.
- Material Replacement: Replace two 4" valves and one 6" valve associated with storage tanks (ST2B and ST1C), using MEGA couplings. Piping is C900 (4" and 6") and Schedule 80 PVC (2"). Optional replacement of potable water fittings if new leaks are found.
- Installation: Install new fittings and valves, ensuring they are not buried if possible, and install thrust blocks. Backfill with onsite dirt or engineered fill, ensuring proper compaction.
- Water Management: Coordinate with the COR to pump water from cut pipelines to BGNDRF evaporation ponds; no discharge to ground or sanitary sewer.
- Documentation: Prepare or mark up BGNDRF design drawings and take detailed pictures of the installation.
- Testing: Conduct overnight pressure tests to verify no leaks, followed by burying piping with magnetic location tape, and a final two-hour pressure test.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intends to award a contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J047 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0M)
- Period of Performance: 30 days from contract award.
- Place of Performance: 500 La Velle Road, Alamogordo, NM 88310.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about May 29, 2026.
- Questions Due: May 6, 2026, 1:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time.
- Response Date (Quotes): May 11, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, based on an evaluation of:
- Technical Capability
- Past Performance
- Price
Additional Notes
This acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. The Contractor will be monitored by a government employee or inspector at all times. Submittals required include a Project Schedule, Excavation Work Plan, Proposed Materials, and Installation Summary Report. The Contracting Officer will solicit quotations directly from suppliers, and no solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.