EO 14398 - This requirement is for support service
Overview
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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. Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting proposals for support services related to its Research Drilling Program, specifically for the procurement of bentonite grout and sand bags. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is crucial for the installation of groundwater monitoring and sampling sites along the Virginia Coastal Plain. Proposals are due June 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of specific well construction supplies:
- CETCO PUREGOLD® easy mixing, organic-free, high-solids (30%) bentonite grout, 50-lb bags (not to exceed 1,300 bags).
- FILPRO sand #3, 50-lb bags (not to exceed 200 bags).
Materials are to be delivered on an as-needed basis, coordinated by the USGS, with total deliveries not exceeding seven (7). The Government will provide approximately two (2) weeks' notice for each delivery, including specific location and quantity. Materials must be delivered on pallets, and USGS personnel will handle unloading. A site speed limit of 10 mph on dirt roads (5 mph at night) is enforced.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price quotation required.
- Period of Performance: Approximately June 29, 2026, to September 3, 2027.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) with a size standard of 500 employees.
- Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Questions Deadline: June 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: June 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method. Quotations must include all material, handling, and delivery charges in the per-bag price, based on the not-to-exceed quantities and up to seven total deliveries.
Eligibility
This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This procurement follows procedures outlined in FAR Part 12. A Justification and Approval (J&A) document explains the requirement for the specific brand of grout (CETCO PUREGOLD®) due to the cooperating agency's (VA-DEQ) long-term experience and operating procedures, citing past failures with alternative products and the need to ensure data integrity for groundwater monitoring. Market research did not identify acceptable substitutes. Offerors must submit sufficient documentation for evaluation.