CA-SONNY BONO NWR-WATER TREATMENT SERVICES
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for Water Treatment Services at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge in Calipatria, California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract. The services are crucial for maintaining potable water quality at the refuge. Quotes are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the contractor to provide comprehensive water treatment services, including:
- Potable water treatment.
- Supply of Sodium Hypochlorite and Super 201 Floculant.
- Coliform and turbidity monitoring in compliance with Federal, State, and Local Primacy Agency guidelines.
- Maintenance of required permits and submission of monthly summary distribution reports.
- Maintenance of water filtration system components and identification of potential problems.
- Performance of non-routine maintenance and repairs with prior approval.
- Maintenance of Technical Staff Certification T2-T5.
- Communication and provision of supporting documentation to the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water Imperial District (DDW).
- Handling and disposal of all contaminants, sludge, and by-products.
- Compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and USFWS policy 561 FW4.
- Quarterly monitoring for Coliforms (total) and annual monitoring for Nitrate (total), Nitrite (total), Lead, and Copper.
- Training of government personnel on minimum daily operational functions.
- Completion and submission of the Electronic Annual Report (EAR).
- Coordination of a sanitary survey every 5 years.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from January 2026 to December 2030, including a one-year Base Period and four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 221310 (Water Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $41.0M.
- Solicitation Issue Date: January 22, 2026.
- Questions Due: February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST, via email to Jessica_tines@fws.gov.
- Offer Due Date: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.
- Quote Submission: Via email to Jessica_tines@fws.gov.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Price Only basis to the lowest priced quote from a responsible source, in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.