Cathodic Protection System Service - Beale AFB
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), CA, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA468626Q0004) for Cathodic Protection System Service. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside requires inspection, maintenance, and repair services for cathodic protection systems on nine (9) water storage tanks. The service is critical for preventing corrosion, leaks, and structural failures, ensuring the integrity of the base's water supply. Offers are due by Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Opportunity Details
This acquisition seeks a contractor to provide regularly scheduled inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair services for cathodic protection systems installed on nine water storage tanks across Beale AFB. The primary objective is to mitigate corrosion, prevent leaks, water contamination, and structural failures, thereby preserving the structural integrity of the base’s water supply and distribution network.
Scope of Work
The scope includes:
- Annual Inspection and Preventative Maintenance: Conducted between August and September, covering the entire cathodic protection system (anodes, reference cells, rectifiers, meters, wiring, connections).
- Unscheduled Maintenance and Repair: Response within 24 hours for acknowledgment and 3 business days for on-site inspection/repair.
- Compliance: Adherence to Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-570-06, manufacturer's instructions, and applicable regulations.
- Deliverables: Annual Performance Booklet, inspection records (AF IMT 1689), and a project plan 10 business days prior to work start.
- Personnel: Qualified technicians with NACE or STI certification are required, along with knowledge of confined space entry procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA468626Q0004), Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Base year from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with options extending through February 1, 2032.
- Place of Performance: Beale Air Force Base, CA.
- Key Dates:
- Questions & Answers Due: Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
- Offers Due: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $25,500,000.00.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price.
- Technical Acceptability sub-factors include a Technical Approach (max 5 pages) and Documentation of Cathodic Protection Contractor Qualifications (NACE and/or STI certification). Quotes must be rated "Acceptable" for all technical sub-factors.
- Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy.
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) and return Attachment 1 (Solicitation) with line item pricing. Compliance with the provided Wage Determination (WD 2015-5659, Rev 25) is mandatory for labor costs.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Teresa Romig (Contracting Officer) at teresa.romig@us.af.mil or 530-634-3405, or SSgt Jacob Duderstadt (Contract Specialist) at jacob.duderstadt@us.af.mil or 530-634-2485.