EO 14398 - This requirement is for support service

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is requesting quotes for specialized well construction supplies to support its Research Drilling Program. Issued under solicitation number 140G0326Q0138, this requirement covers the purchase and delivery of bentonite grout and sand bags to multiple locations along the Virginia Coastal Plain. This is a small business set-aside for materials to be used in drilling operations through September 2027. The procurement is restricted to specific brand-name products, including CETCO PUREGOLD bentonite grout and FILPRO sand. A formal Justification and Approval (J&A) has been issued for these brands, citing technical requirements from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA-DEQ) and past performance issues with other materials. Pricing must be submitted on an all-inclusive per-bag basis for up to 1,300 bags of grout and 200 bags of sand, with deliveries spread across a maximum of seven events. The solicitation requires specific brands for all materials. The government will award a contract using the LPTA method, with a performance period through September 2027 to cover multiple delivery phases. The USGS Research Drilling Program (RDP) needs specific well construction materials to install groundwater observation wells along the Virginia Coastal Plain. This effort is part of a joint agreement between the RDP, the USGS Virginia Water Science Center, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA-DEQ).