Aquarium Tank Maintenance Service

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the "Fish Tank MAINTENANCE SOW" attachment. The "AttachmentDate" has been updated from March 27, 2026, to April 16, 2026, and the "AttachmentURL" has been updated to a new identifier (74127069 from 73637106). The "Header Miscellaneous Text" also reflects the updated date for the SOW.

• The "Fish Tank MAINTENANCE SOW" attachment.

This amendment updates the SOW to reflect the correct amount of gallons in tanks, as mentioned in the Q&A. It also extends the effective date of the SOW to April 16, 2026. Bidders should ensure they are referencing the most current version of the SOW for their proposals.

Solicitation

This solicitation, FA281626Q00040003, is for "FY26 FISH TANK MAINTENANCE BASE CONTRACT WITH 4 OPTION YEARS" at Los Angeles AFB. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 812910, with a size standard of $9,000,000.00.

The contract includes a base period and four option years for fish tank maintenance services. The services involve two visits per month to the child development center for aquarium maintenance, including fish replacement and emergency service as needed. The contract also includes a CLIN for replacement parts.

• Base Period: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027

• Option Year 1: May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2028

• Option Year 2: May 1, 2028, to April 30, 2029

• Option Year 3: May 1, 2029, to April 30, 2030

• Option Year 4: May 1, 2030, to April 30, 2031

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 27, 2026

• Offer Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 02:00 PM

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" (LPTA). Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. The Government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.
• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
• The solicitation includes various DFARS and FAR clauses related to contract administration, payment, and other requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure services for the maintenance and care of tanks and aquariums located at the Child Development Center, Building #281, Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other services necessary for tank and aquarium cleaning, maintenance, and replacement tasks.

• Perform tank and aquarium cleaning and maintenance twice a month, on Tuesdays, between 09:30-15:00.

• Ensure aquariums are stocked with live fish, provide food, and replace any ill, dying, or dead fish.

• Respond to service calls for malfunctioning tanks or aquariums within 2 hours of notification at no additional cost.

• Replace broken or non-working parts upon Government approval.

• Tanks must be cleaned and maintained in proper working order.

• Minimum fish counts: 7 for 30-gallon aquariums and 12 for 75-gallon aquariums.

• Service calls must be responded to within 2 hours.

• Location: Child Development Center, Building #281, Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

• The document indicates an initial publication date of July 25, 2011, with a date of January 13, 2026, on the cover page, suggesting a potential period of performance or update.

• Contractor personnel must undergo background checks and training in positive guidance and touch policy.

• Contractor must comply with base Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) regulations and OSHA standards.

• Contractor must maintain a professional appearance and wear a company-provided badge.

• Contractor shall not employ individuals who would create a conflict of interest.

• Services are not required on specified federal holidays.

• Contractor must cooperate with government personnel for orderly transitions during phase-out or follow-on contracts.

• Applicable publications (AFI 34-248, AFI 34-144, DoDI 1402.05) are mandatory.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Number 0002) to Solicitation FA281626Q0004, dated March 27, 2026, makes the following changes:

• Answers to vendor questions have been provided.

• The response due date has been extended.

• The Period of Performance has been updated.

• Response Due Time: Changed from 03:00 PM to 02:00 PM.

• Response Due Date: Changed from April 17, 2026, to April 23, 2026.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 23, 2026.

• The response due time has been adjusted to 02:00 PM.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the aquarium maintenance opportunity, clarifying requirements and scope.

• Aquarium Sizes & Types: Two aquariums are present: one 30-gallon (3'x1' width, 4'x4" height) and one 75-gallon (2'x8" width, 5'x5" height). Both are freshwater.
• Fish Replacement: Fish replacement is priced under CLIN X002.
• Response Time: Contractors must respond to emergency service calls within 2 hours of notification.
• Location: All aquariums are located in a single facility: the Child Development Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base.
• Maintenance Frequency: Cleaning and maintenance are required twice a month, on Tuesdays, for Building #281, during the hours of 09:30 - 15:00 (CLIN 0001).
• Site Visits: Site visits are not available due to scheduling conflicts.
• Filtration Systems: The 75-gallon tank uses a Reaction Pro 2 filter (serial # 622209004579). Information for the 30-gallon tank's filter is not available.
• Fish Species Flexibility: Contractors have flexibility in stocking fish species within the specified minimum counts, with a list of acceptable species provided in the Statement of Work (CLIN 0002).
• Hazardous Materials: Only regular fish waste is associated with the tanks; no hazardous materials require special disposal instructions.
• CLIN 0002 Pricing: CLIN 0002 is intended for an estimated total budget for replacement parts for the 12-month period.
• Repairs: Service calls (labor) are included in CLIN 0001. Replacement parts and fish are priced separately under CLIN 0002.

These clarifications refine the understanding of aquarium specifications, maintenance schedules, response times, and cost structures for CLINs 0001 and 0002, impacting proposal preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "FY26 FISH TANK MAINTENANCE BASE CONTRACT WITH 4 OPTION YEARS" at Los Angeles AFB. The Product Service Code is R416.

• Base Year (01 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027): Fish Tank maintenance at CDC in LAAFB, including two visits per month, covering all aquarium/tanks, replacement of fish as needed, and emergency service as per SOW.

• Option Year 1 (01 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2028): Same services as the base year.

• Option Year 2 (01 May 2028 - 30 Apr 2029): Same services as the base year.

• Option Year 3 (01 May 2029 - 30 Apr 2030): Same services as the base year.

• Option Year 4 (01 May 2030 - 30 Apr 2031): Same services as the base year.

• Replacement Parts: Separate line items are included for replacement parts for each year of the contract.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years, extending up to 30 Apr 2031.

• Solicitation Number: FA281626Q00040002

• Solicitation Issue Date: 27 Mar 2026

• Offer Due Date: 23 Apr 2026, 02:00 PM Local Time.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. Unbalanced or incomplete pricing may render a quotation ineligible.

• Option Evaluation: The Government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Option prices may be evaluated for significant unbalance.

• The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code: 812910

• Size Standard: USD 9,000,000.00

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Offerors must submit quotes in two formats: one unredacted and one redacted version.

• Quotes must not exceed 10 pages.

• The attached "Fish Tank MAINTENANCE SOW" is dated 27 Mar 2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide comprehensive tank and aquarium services for the Child Development Center, Building #281 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

• Basic Services: Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items necessary for tank and aquarium cleaning and maintenance.

• Schedule: Cleaning and maintenance to be performed twice a month, on Tuesdays, between 09:30 and 15:00.

• Fish Count: Ensure aquariums are stocked with live fish, provide food, and replace any ill, dying, or dead fish. Minimum counts are 7 fish for a 12-gallon tank and 12 fish for a 55-gallon tank.

• Service Calls: Respond to malfunctioning tanks or aquariums within 2 hours of notification at no additional cost.

• Replacement Parts: Replace broken or non-working parts upon Government approval.

• Service calls must be responded to within 2 hours.

• Tanks must be cleaned and maintained in proper working order.

• Compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and hazardous material regulations.

• Location: Child Development Center, Building #281, Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

• The document does not explicitly state the period of performance, but it is an initial publication dated January 13, 2026.

• Government Furnished Services: Facilities, water, sewer, and general security will be provided by the Government.

• Hazardous Material: Contractor must comply with base HAZMAT regulations and provide a list of hazardous materials and MSDS.

• Communication: Use of Government telephones is subject to COMSEC review.

• Refuse Collection: Waste to be deposited in Government dumpsters, excluding hazardous materials.

• Contractor Personnel: Must appoint a Program Manager/Contract Manager, undergo background checks, and adhere to a strict touch policy for working in a child care facility. Employees must present a professional appearance and may not be current government employees without approval.

• Federal Holidays: Services are not required on specified federal holidays.

• Quality Assurance: Government will evaluate performance; scope changes must be referred to the Contracting Officer.

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA standards and all applicable safety laws is mandatory.

• Phase Out: Cooperate with in-house operations or follow-on contractors for an orderly transition.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA281626Q0004) is for FY26 Fish Tank Maintenance Base Contract with 4 option years. The service is required at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB).

• Base Year (17 APR 2026 - 31 MAR 2027):

  • Item 0001: Fish Tank maintenance at the Child Development Center (CDC), including two visits per month, covering all aquarium/tanks, replacement of fish as needed, and emergency service.
  • Item 0002: FY26 Fish Tank Maintenance Contract for Replacement Parts.

• Option Years:

  • Option Line Item 1001 (01 APR 2027 - 31 MAR 2028): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 1002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 2001 (01 APR 2028 - 31 MAR 2029): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 2002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 3001 (01 APR 2029 - 31 MAR 2030): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 3002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 4001 (01 APR 2030 - 31 MAR 2031): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 4002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 5001 (17 APR 2026 - 31 OCT 2031): 6-Month Extension Fish Tank maintenance services.
  • Option Line Item 5002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years, extending up to 31 Oct 2031.

• Product Service Code: R416.

• NAICS Code: 812910.

• Offer Due Date: 17 April 2026, 03:00 PM.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Pricing: Must be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. Unbalanced or incomplete pricing may render a quotation ineligible.

• Options: The Government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise them.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• The attached "Fish Tank MAINTENANCE SOW" (dated 27 Mar 2026) provides further details.