Well Repairs
Overview
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PSC
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, is soliciting quotes for Well Repairs at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves the repair of irrigation well 33C to ensure its capability to pump 800 GPM, supporting roughage and feed production for livestock. Key tasks include replacing the bowl assembly, 231 feet of column assembly, top tension assembly, a 9-inch threaded column adapter, and the Amarillo gear drive. The contractor will also replace drip oil, gaskets, and bolts, provide labor to reset and test the pump, and perform an efficiency test. A new 3-foot square cement pad must be poured under the gearhead. The period of performance is from April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, with work to be completed by May 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237110, $45.0M size standard)
- Place of Performance: U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE 68933
- Quote Due Date: March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
- Request for Information (RFI) Deadline: March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026 (Work completed by May 1, 2026)
- Published Date: March 13, 2026 (Amendment 02)
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical acceptability will assess the offeror's sound and compliant approach. Company experience will be evaluated based on up to three references from the last three years, and past performance will be rated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable."
Additional Notes
Organized site visits were held on March 3 and March 4, 2026. Attendance was not mandatory, but failure to visit the site does not relieve the contractor of responsibility. All questions must be submitted in writing to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Offers must be submitted via email in Adobe PDF format and held firm for 90 calendar days. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 7 calendar days after award. Bidders must review the attached Wage Determinations for applicable labor rates.