Pump 123 Replacement for the Fort Hall Indian Irri
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Fort Hall Indian Irrigation Project (FHIIP), Northwest Region, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of Pump 123, a deep well pump located in the Michaud Unit, off Siphon Road near exit 52 on I-86. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to:
- Pull and inspect the existing Pump 123 and its components.
- Install a new bowl assembly designed for 233 TDH @ 1340 GPM.
- Install 100 feet of new 10" column and 100 feet of new tube and shaft.
- Re-install the existing pump head and the existing 100 HP electric motor.
- Remove and replace an existing wood canopy at the well site to facilitate pump removal and re-installation.
- The work must not interfere with irrigation deliveries, which occur annually from April 15 through October 15.
- Professional services for technical, instrumentation, engineering, construction management, and project reporting may be required.
- Technical specifications for Well No. 123, including capacity, water levels, pumping head, and HP estimation, are provided in Attachment 3. A map (Attachment 2) details the physical layout.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: March 9, 2026, to April 15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 811310, Commercial & Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a $12.5M size standard.
- Wage Determination: Attachment 4 provides minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Bannock County, Idaho, under the Service Contract Act, which must be used for pricing.
- Payment: Via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Brian Roberts at brian.roberts@bia.gov.
- Email Subject Line: "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A1226Q0002".
- Required Quote Content: Unique Entity ID, Business Mailing Address, Contact Name/Phone/Email, RFQ Number, Quote Number, Quote Date, and Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) pricing addressing all SOW elements.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced - Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Inquiries: Must be submitted via email by February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
Additional Notes
This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates FAR and DIAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request.