Solicitation
BASSIE SPRING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Department of the Interior · Bureau of Land Management · Sol. 140L3926Q0049
Due in 17 daysSmall business
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The Bureau of Land Management (Carson City District, Nevada State Office) wants a small business to remove an old spring diversion structure, install a new spring box, pipeline and stock trough, and build a 650-foot pipe rail fence at Bassie Spring in the Desatoya Mountains, Churchill County, Nevada. It is a single firm-fixed-price construction award with a stated magnitude of $25,000 to $100,000. Quotes are due by email on October 26, 2026.
Watch out for
- Schedule is unclear and the documents disagree. The SF 1442 shows 01/01/2027 to 10/30/2027, but the work statement says 60 days from notice to proceed, a September 15, 2027 mobilization deadline and a migratory bird survey rule if work begins before September 1, 2027, so ask which dates control.
The period of performance will be 60 days from the notice to proceed
- Inconsistent solicitation documents. The body of the solicitation lists number 140L3926Q0040 (the notice is 140L3926Q0049) and Clark County, while the project is in Churchill County; errors like this can confuse pricing and submission, so confirm with the Contracting Officer.
County: Clark County
- Remote, rough site. The site is about 2 hours from the nearest town (Fallon), terrain is rocky and uneven, and no blading, scraping or new access roads are allowed, which raises mobilization and labor cost.
Average travel time from Fallon to the project sites is ~2 hours.
- No extra pay for weather or fire-season delays. The Government can stop work for weather or fire danger and the contract clock keeps running with no added money, so build schedule cushion into your price.
The Contractor will not be entitled to additional monetary compensation for such suspensions regardless of duration.
- Contractor carries transport and material risk. You must haul all material from the Carson City District Office and are liable for loss or damage until the fences are built.
The Contractor is liable for any loss or damage of materials during transport, and until the fences are constructed.
- Prevailing wage paperwork. Davis-Bacon wage rates and certified payroll rules apply even on a small job; the wage determination file in the text could not be read.
Construction wage rate requirements are applicable to this project.
- Past performance requirement. The solicitation asks for 3 recent relevant projects, and the rules for a firm without references are not fully clear (neutral for some, deficient for others), so newer firms face risk.
At least 3 recent and relevant experiences in size and scope within the past 5
- Subcontractor details required. If you plan to use subs, their contact information must be in the quote or it may be thrown out.
Failure to do so could result in quote being considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.
- No site visit but inspection expected. No formal site visit is scheduled, yet you are expected to inspect the site yourself and cannot claim extra money later for conditions you missed.
A formal site visit is NOT scheduled.
- Questions deadline is soon. Questions are due October 14, 2026, well before the quote deadline, and answers come only by amendment.
PT, Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Any questions
Read from the notice and 4 attachments.
- Sol_140L3926Q0049.pdf
- A04_PWS_Bassie_Spring_Enclosure_and_Development.docx
- Bid_Schedule_L3926Q0049.docx
- B03_Davis-Bacon_Act_WD___NV20260070_dated_7_30_2026.pdf
Full brief
What they want
- Remove and dispose of the defunct spring diversion structure, pipeline and trough
- Buy and install a new spring diversion box dug in below the spring head, with a pea gravel pack (2 cubic yards)
- Buy and install about 175 feet of 1-inch PVC pipe buried at least 18 inches deep, a float shut-off valve, and a round poly stock trough (8 ft diameter, about 625 gallons)
- Buy and install 650 feet of steel pipe rail fence to keep cattle out of the spring area while letting wildlife in
- Haul all materials from the Carson City District Office to the site, dispose of scrap, and return extra material to BLM
- Follow weed control, cultural resource protection and fire prevention rules; give a mobilization plan and progress plan; attend a pre-work conference and final inspection
- BLM will install the wildlife escape ramp itself
- Contract type
- Construction, firm-fixed-price (FFP), single award, issued as a Request for Quotation
- Period of performance
- SF 1442 shows 01/01/2027 to 10/30/2027; the Performance Work Statement says 60 days from notice to proceed and completion before October 30, 2027
- Place of performance
- Bassie Spring, Desatoya Mountains, Churchill County, Nevada (BLM land; about 2 hours from Fallon, NV)
- Estimated value
- Magnitude stated as between $25,000 and $100,000
- How they'll choose
- Best-value trade-off: the Government may pick other than the lowest price or other than the highest technically rated quote. Technical and past performance together are more important than price
- Offers due
- Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time
- How to submit
- Email to Carey Grund, Contracting Officer, at carey_grund@ios.doi.gov
What they'll judge offers on
- Technical (5 parts: understanding of the Performance Work Statement specs, experience removing and installing spring boxes and pipe fencing, strict compliance with environmental requirements, schedule, quality assurance and corrective action)
- Past Performance (at least 3 recent and relevant projects in the last 5 years; a neutral rating if none)
- Price (firm fixed total price including all costs)
What to include when you submit
- Short cover letter: company name, address, SAM UEI, CAGE code, phone, point of contact, and a statement that the quote is valid for the required period (minimum 60 days)
- Cover letter must also answer: pending judgments, claims or lawsuits; suspension, debarment or terminations; whether you have over $10 million in federal contracts (FAR 52.209-7); and covered telecommunications equipment (FAR 52.204-24)
- Sign the SF 1442 and put your total price on it (signer must have authority to bind the company)
- Acknowledge any amendments by signing and returning SF30s with the SF 1442
- Complete and submit Attachment 3, the Bid Schedule (three price lines plus a total)
- Technical narrative of capability and approach, past performance references (name, location, contract number, period, cost, agency contact, description), and firm fixed total price
- If subcontractors will work on the project, give their company name, supervisor name, contact details, email and phone or the quote may be treated as non-responsive
- Questions go in writing to the Contracting Officer by 11:00 AM PT, October 14, 2026; answers will come as an amendment
- Keep your representations and certifications current in SAM.gov
You must have
- Total small business set-aside: only small businesses can quote (NAICS 238990, size standard $19M)
Offers are solicited only from small business concerns.
- Active SAM.gov registration; representations and certifications are taken from SAM
Respondents must complete the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Must be found responsible under FAR Part 9 (not suspended or debarred, capable of performing)
(k) Including all other factors, to qualify for award, a respondent must be determined responsible in accordance with Federal
- Liability insurance naming the United States as an insured, with a certificate given before starting work (general liability at least $500,000; workers' compensation and employer's liability at least $100,000; automobile liability limits also apply)
General Liability - $500,000
- Pay Davis-Bacon prevailing wages (wage determination NV20260070) and follow related payroll rules
Construction wage rate requirements are applicable to this project.
- Buy American rules for construction materials (FAR 52.225-9 and 52.225-10) apply to the materials you supply
- Security prohibitions: no covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky products, TikTok on contractor IT, or prohibited drones, and no racially discriminatory DEI activities (FAR 52.240-91 and 52.222-90)
- Relevant experience: at least 3 recent and relevant projects in the past 5 years (or a statement of no relevant references for a neutral rating)
At least 3 recent and relevant experiences in size and scope within the past 5
Not in the notice text
- Whether performance and payment bonds are required: the SF 1442 bond and offer guarantee boxes are not readable, though bond-related clauses (52.228-11, 52.228-14) are listed
- Davis-Bacon wage rates in wage determination NV20260070: the PDF text was unreadable
- Quantities and unit prices: the Bid Schedule has three lump-sum lines (removal, spring box and pipeline, 650-foot fence) and a total, with no quantities
- Exact start and finish dates (conflict between SF 1442 dates and the 60-day performance period)
- Contents of the middle of the main solicitation PDF (about 12,000 characters, covering the rest of FAR 52.240-91, the IPP hotline and the start of the Buy American clause) were left out
- Whether an incumbent or earlier contract exists: none named
- Exact date by which quotes must stay valid is stated as a minimum of 60 days; the SF 1442 acceptance period boxes are not readable
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 26, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 140L3926Q0049
- Agency
- Department of the Interior · Bureau of Land Management
- Office
- Nevada State Office
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 238990
- Product/service code
- Y1PZ
- Business type
- Construction & renovation
- Contracting contact
- Grund, Careycarey_grund@ios.doi.gov7758616481
Full notice text from SAM.gov
BASSIE SPRING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PER PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
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