IDIQ DRILLING SERVICE FOR MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE
ID: 140G0125Q0018Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining (213115)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- WELL DRILLING/EXPLORATORY (F015)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b48a6f983a874fd8b82466bf9fc78fd9/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide drilling services for aquifer sediment core collection and monitoring well installation in coastal southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The project will utilize direct-push and auger drilling methods to investigate hydrogeology and groundwater resources within sandy glacial aquifers, with a focus on maintaining minimal use of drilling fluids. This Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, valued at up to $350,000 over a five-year performance period, is set aside for small businesses, with quotes due on or about January 10, 2025, and an anticipated award date of January 17, 2025. Interested vendors can contact Dayna Parkin at dparkin@usgs.gov or by phone at 703-648-7374 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Parkin, Dayna
    (703) 648-7374
    dparkin@usgs.gov
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    B08_Attachment_A_Statement_of_Work.docx
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seeks drilling contractors to collect aquifer sediment cores and install monitoring wells in coastal southeastern New England using direct-push and auger drilling methods. This Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract allows flexibility in work due to varying project locations, scopes, and timelines. The projects focus on understanding hydrogeology and groundwater resources within sandy glacial aquifers in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Drilling will involve core sediment collection and well installation, with specific methods and targets defined in subsequent Task Orders. Contractors must provide the necessary drilling equipment, while USGS will supply well materials. Strict protocols exist for site maintenance, contaminant washing, and abandoned holes. Each session will not exceed eight hours and will not include mobilization or downtime due to equipment failures. The geographic work area includes Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts, as well as mainland Rhode Island. The contract performance period will last five years, with USGS representatives overseeing operations and maintaining work logs. This initiative embodies USGS's mission to collect critical groundwater data for environmental management and planning.
    Sol_140G0125Q0018.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract designated for drilling services to collect aquifer sediment cores and install monitoring wells in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The total contract value is capped at $350,000 over a performance period from March 3, 2025, to March 2, 2030, with a minimum order guarantee of $2,500. Key aspects include the solicitation method, payment details, and services to be performed aligned with federal guidelines. Contractors are expected to comply with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, promote sustainability in service delivery, and adhere to wage determinations specific to the region. Additionally, the document stipulates that responses to the RFP must be submitted electronically, and it emphasizes adherence to safety and operational protocols during execution. The oversight will be by a designated Technical Liaison who guides but does not authorize contract modifications, maintaining clear boundaries of authority. The structure is methodical, with clearly defined sections for pricing, performance specifics, and compliance expectations, highlighting comprehensive regulations for potential contractors.
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