C--BGNDRF YARD PIPING & FLOW MEASUREMENT UPGRADES
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) Yard Piping and Flow Measurement Upgrades. This project involves a Two-Phase Design-Build approach to enhance the facility's water infrastructure. This opportunity is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The formal solicitation is expected around August 17, 2026. This notice is for informational purposes only.
Scope of Work
The project focuses on upgrading source water (SW), potable water (PW), and concentrate water (CW) piping and flow measurement systems at the BGNDRF outdoor test area (Pad 10) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Key tasks include:
- Designing and constructing new piping for supply and waste manifolds.
- Installing magnetic flow meters.
- Rerouting buried piping.
- Integrating new systems with the existing SCADA system.
- Designing for a future supply tank.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Two-Phase Design-Build (traditional method).
- Estimated Budget: $500,000.00 - $1,000,000.00.
- Schedule: 122 days for design review and 305 days for construction, commissioning, and testing.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45 million).
- Pre-Solicitation Published: June 16, 2026.
- Solicitation Release: Expected around August 17, 2026.
- Location: BGNDRF in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Additional Notes
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice and not a formal solicitation (RFP, IFB, RFQ). It is intended solely for information and planning purposes and does not commit the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No award will be made based on responses to this notice. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal solicitation. The primary contact is Valerie Jiron (Contract Specialist) at valerie_jiron@ios.doi.gov or 505-462-3658.