Z--CA-FWS KERN NWR COMPLX-EMERG WELL 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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order to VALLEY PUMP & DAIRY SYSTEMS, INC. for Emergency Well Repair at the KERN NWR COMPLX. This was a sole-source award due to an urgent and compelling need to restore potable water.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the repair of a failed primary well system at the KERN NWR COMPLX. This repair is critical to restore running water to all refuge facilities, including the office and bunkhouse, which were impacted by the outage. The work addresses the immediate need to resume normal refuge operations and prevent further employee displacement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Awardee: VALLEY PUMP & DAIRY SYSTEMS, INC.
- Award Basis: Sole-source under FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- Reason for Sole Source: Unusual and compelling urgency due to the loss of potable water, which disrupted refuge operations and displaced employees. Delaying repairs for a competitive solicitation would prolong the outage and increase costs.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
Evaluation
The award was made on a sole-source basis to a local contractor, VALLEY PUMP & DAIRY SYSTEMS, INC., who was identified as having an active SAM.gov registration and the immediate capability to perform the required repairs within the necessary timeframe. This approach was taken to minimize operational disruption and quickly restore essential water service.
Additional Information
- NAICS Code: 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems ($41 million)
- PSC: Z2NE Repair Or Alteration Of Water Supply Facilities
- Contact: Marshall Richard (marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov)