Subject: Pre-Solicitation Notice - Invitation for Bids (IFB) Firm Fixed Price Construction
Contract for Repair Sewer Line to Building 25900, White Sands, NM, 88002.
1. The purpose of this memorandum is to issue a pre-solicitation notice for an Invitation for
Bids (IFB) firm fixed price construction contract to address the need of repairing the sewer
line to Building 25900. This project is to replace the existing sanitary sewer handling system
for Building 25900 located near the southeast corner of White Sands Missile Range in Otero
County New Mexico. The existing interior and exterior sewer piping and septic system have
reached their elective design life and must be replaced with up-to-date materials in
accordance with applicable codes. The extent of this project includes new interior and
exterior sanitary drainage piping to include appurtenances, connections and fittings, new
plumbing fixtures, new septic tank, and drain field. All work shall be completed according
to the awarded contract period of performance of no later than 90 calendar days after
Construction NTP is issued by the Contracting Officer (KO).
2. This acquisition is set aside for HUBZone Small Business under NAICS 237110 (Size
Standard $45 Million). The estimated procurement value ranges between $250,000 and
$500,000.
3. All work shall comply with State, Local, and Federal laws and regulations, industry and
construction codes and standards, manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations,
and all contract special provisions, terms, and conditions. The Contractor shall be
responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits to perform construction work on
a Federal installation and for being properly bonded and insured in accordance with
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. The intent of this contract is to provide
for the construction and completion of the work described. The precise details of
performing the work are not stipulated except where considered essential for successful
completion. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools,
transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.
4. All work under this contract will be performed within the confines of the WSMR Military
Installation, at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The Wage Determination: General Decision
Number: NM20250008 02/14/2025; Superseded General Decision Number: NM20240008;
State: New Mexico; Construction Type: Heavy; County: Otero County in New Mexico, will
govern work under this contract. The bid guarantee shall be at least 20% of the bid price but
not exceed $3,000,000.00, in accordance with FAR 28.101-2. Performance and payment
bonds must equal 100 percent of the original contract price.
5. An organized site visit will be conducted, with details available in the solicitation. The
tentative date for issuing the solicitation is on about 11 July 2025, bid opening is to be
determined 11 August 2025 and completing contract performance 90 calendar days after
NTP under TBD solicitation number.
6. The technical exhibits will be available for inspection without charge through SAM.gov at
https://sam.gov. No paper copies of this solicitation are available. Once the solicitation is
posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any
updates/amendments to all documents. Interested parties must be currently registered in
the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov to receive a government
contract award. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) must also
be current and include NAICS 237110 to qualify to receive a contract award.
7. The point of contact for this acquisition is MAJ Cuong Tran, Contract Specialist, and SFC
Christian Joreenmarie, Contracting Officer. Mission and Installation Contracting Command
(MICC) Fort Bliss, Texas.
***Please note no telephone calls/ emails will be answered regarding this
announcement ***