Z--Urgent Single Source - Domestic Water Line Repair
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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. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of Interior) has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order to SIME CONSTRUCTION INC for an Urgent Domestic Water Line Repair at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center. This sole-source award, valued at $49,125.00, addresses a critical infrastructure failure disrupting essential facility operations and posing immediate risks to health, safety, and mission readiness. The award was justified under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).
Scope of Work
The required repairs include emergency on-site assessment, excavation, removal and replacement of damaged piping, testing, backfilling, surface restoration, and comprehensive documentation. The primary objective is to immediately restore potable water service, ensure safe occupancy conditions, and prevent further infrastructure damage caused by the broken domestic water line.
Contract Details
- Awardee: SIME CONSTRUCTION INC
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Value: $49,125.00
- Set-Aside: Awarded to a qualified Small Business
- NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC: Z2AA Repair Or Alteration Of Office Buildings
- Period of Performance: Immediate mobilization, with primary repair estimated for one week and a total Period of Performance of 30 days.
Justification for Sole Source
The sole-source award was necessitated by the unusual and compelling urgency of the requirement. The broken water line led to a complete loss of water, shutting down critical laboratory operations, bathrooms, drinking water, and safety stations. Delaying the repair would have resulted in serious injury to the Government and could not be accommodated by normal competitive procurement timelines. Market research was limited due to the emergency, identifying SIME CONSTRUCTION INC as the only contractor available and capable of immediate response. The contractor was verified in SAM.gov and possesses the necessary technical competence, licensing, and bonding. Future recurring repair requirements will be competed.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Shanen Fox at shanen_fox@fws.gov or 503-736-4469.