# SAM #140FF027P0048

Single-source justification for replacement well drilling at an FWS refuge headquarters

**Buyer:** FWS CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 140FF027P0048
**NAICS:** 237110

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is justifying a single-source award for a replacement well at its Eastern Virginia Rivers NWRC headquarters and auxiliary office.
- **Requirement:** Drill one new well to replace the failing well, which dates to approximately 1950.
- **Proposed contractor:** Hall & Heflin Septic Tank Service, based on prior successful work at the refuge and limited local competition.
- **Price rationale:** Local verbal estimates were $18,000 and $25,000; six bids from non-local firms were reportedly about four to five times higher, supporting the agency’s stated savings rationale.
- **Notice details:** Contract number 140FF027P0048; the justification cites FAR Part 13 and is described as under the simplified acquisition threshold.
- **Performance period and technical specifications:** Not provided in the available information.

### Description

VA-RAPPAHANNOCK RIV VLY NWR-HQ WELL DRILL

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