Opportunity
SAM #140R4026Q0056
Urgent Valve and Piping Repairs at Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility
Buyer
Upper Colorado Regional Office
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
140R4026Q0056
NAICS
238220, 237120
This opportunity involves urgent piping repairs at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF), managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin Region, Albuquerque Area Office. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin Region, Albuquerque Area Office - Scope of Work: - Repair leaks on two piping systems near BGNDRF's largest outdoor pad - Replace two sets of 4-valves and one 6-valve (all suitable for brackish groundwater with MEGA couplings) - Optional replacement of potable water fittings if leaks are found during excavation - Includes excavation, installation, pressure testing, and site restoration - Products/Services Requested: - Valve replacement (2 sets of 4-valves, 1 set of 6-valves) - MEGA couplings for brackish groundwater - Optional potable water fittings - Piping repair and installation services - Unique Requirements: - Work must comply with safety and environmental standards - Repairs are necessary to restore research operations and prevent unauthorized discharges under a New Mexico Environment Department permit - Completion required within 30 days of contract award (with possible adjustments for parts or weather) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are identified; the procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) - Place of Performance: Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility, Alamogordo, NM
Description
BGNDRF PAD 10 PIPING REPAIR PRESOLICITION NOTICE In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), The Contracting Officer has chosen to solicit quotations directly from suppliers since this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. No solicitation will be posted on the System for Award Management (SAM).(1) Point of contact: Kristen Ruiz Jimenez, at Kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov (2) Set asides: Total Small Business Set-aside (100%)(3) Codes for services or supplies: a. Product Service Code (PSC): J047 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittingsb. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 238220- Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors and the applicable Small Business Size Standard, as established by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is $19.0M. (4) Description of Requirement(i) The Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) has an urgent need to repair a leak on two piping systems near its largest outdoor pad. The facility is at reduced capacity and is unable to support ongoing research. Additionally, there is a potential for unauthorized discharges to the ground or sanitary sewer without repair; discharges at the facility are covered by a New Mexico Environment Department discharge permit. This project is needed to fix known leaks on two valves, but the proximity and method of original installation may require replacement of all valves and associated fittings in the area. The potable water does not appear to be leaking currently. The leaks and scope are based on the excavation done by Reclamation staff. The Contractor will need to fully excavate the work area to confirm whether any changes are necessary. Additional information on this requirement is provided in the attached Statement of Work titled "Attachment 1- SOW Pad 10 Piping repair _Dt 24 April 2026"(ii) The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror who's quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government. The Government will determine best value, based on an evaluation of price and other factors. Factors: 1. Technical Capability 2. Past Performance 3. Price Contract award date is anticipated to be on or about: May 29, 2026 (iii) One or more of the items under this acquisition are subject to Free Trade Agreements.Interested parties may direct questions to the primary point of contact on this pre-solicitation notice by no later than May 6, 2026 @ 1:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time.