509 SFS Range Cleaning
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Firing Range Cleaning services at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to remove hazardous materials and debris from the 25-meter indoor firing range. Quotes are due February 25, 2026, at 1000 CST.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to remove debris, including hazardous materials like copper, lead, and nitrocellulose, from the Combat Arms 25-meter indoor firing range. This ensures a safe environment by reducing exposure to harmful substances and mitigating fire hazards. The scope includes monthly decontamination and cleaning of the range floor, firing platform, backstop plates, and areas behind the bullet trap. The contractor will also be responsible for replacing "skinny" barrels (at least twice annually) and Dust Collection Unit (DCU) filters, utilizing an explosion-proof HEPA filtered vacuum.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods.
- NAICS Code: 562910, Remediation Services, with a size standard of $25 Million.
- Place of Performance: Combat Arms 25-meter indoor firing range, Bldg 1235, 747 12th Street, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO.
- Applicable Regulations: The Service Contract Act (WD 2015-5089) applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Amended provisions and clauses (dated February 9, 2026) must be reviewed for compliance, covering areas like telecommunications equipment, foreign entities, and payment procedures.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, at 1000 CST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to mitchell.lewter@us.af.mil and molly.nussbaum@us.af.mil. Emailed quotes using file compression (e.g., .zip) will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Factors: Best value will be determined based on technical capabilities (evaluated as Acceptable/Unacceptable) and price. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
- Eligibility: This is a 100% small business set-aside. All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Requirements & Attachments
Bidders must obtain base access via visitor control procedures and are responsible for all waste disposal in accordance with EPA and Missouri DNR requirements. Scheduling requires monthly coordination with the government POC, excluding Federal holidays and Family Days. Required attachments include the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Pricing Sheet, Wage Determination, Amended Provisions and Clauses, Photos, Safety Data Sheets, and the AFGSC CY26 Federal Holidays and Family Days memorandum.