Horizontal Directional Drilling and Installation Service
ID: W912HZ25Q7156Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- FIBER OPTICS MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ACCESSORIES (H960)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c213947a5af9402b9c5c722df7d32133/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking qualified contractors to establish multiple Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and installation services of underground fiber optic cable along the Southwest U.S. border, covering states such as California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The procurement involves drilling tunnels beneath various terrains, including concrete and riverbeds, and requires the installation of conduits, slurry removal, and documentation of as-builts, with a performance period of one year and the option to extend for up to four additional years. This initiative is critical for enhancing fiber optic infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal security protocols, and maintaining safety standards throughout the project. Interested parties must submit their quotes and technical documentation by 1:00 PM Central Time on May 23, 2025, to the designated contacts, Jon-Vincent Holden and David Ammermann, with an estimated total capacity of $243,750 over the five-year period.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jon-Vincent Holden
    Jon-Vincent.S.Holden@usace.army.mil
    David Ammermann
    david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
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    A02.11 PWS_HDD and Installation Services_AT_(2)_1.pdf
    The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is seeking a firm-fixed price contract for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and installation of underground fiber optic cable along the Southwest U.S. border, covering California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The project entails drilling tunnels beneath concrete, rock, or paved roads up to 1 mile long and 4 feet deep, as well as under riverbeds. The contractor will handle HDD, installation of 4” conduits with Mule Tape, slurry removal, and documentation of as-builts, covering specified locations in Deconcini, AZ, and potentially extending into nearby states for an additional 11 miles. The performance period is set for 1 year, with an option to extend for up to 4 years. Security regulations mandate training and compliance for all contract personnel, including access control and suspicious activity reporting. The contract prioritizes safety measures and involves adherence to federal installation security protocols.
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