Clean Water Well SA-1
Overview
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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, specifically the Civil Engineering Squadron at Holloman AFB, NM, is soliciting proposals for cleaning services for Water Well SA-1. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires restoring functionality to the well through acidizing, bailing, scrubbing, and full decontamination. Proposals are due April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to clean Water Well SA-1, located approximately five miles south of Alamogordo. The well is 710 feet deep with a 16-inch casing, currently clogged with debris. Services include:
- Injecting a liquid descaling cleaning solution and using a brush to clean the casing (bid for 20 hours of brushing).
- Taking a video of the casing after 15 hours of brushing for review by the CE Utility Shop.
- Continuing brushing for up to five additional hours if required.
- Notifying the CE Utility Shop if casing damage is noted.
- Removing debris from the bottom of the well (bid for 10 hours of bailing and sand pumping).
- Taking a final video after brushing and bailing are complete.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products and services.
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to June 1, 2026.
- Delivery Schedule: 30 Calendar Days from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 221310, size standard $41,000,000.00).
- Offer Due Date: April 8, 2026, at 02:00 PM (MST).
- Published Date: March 31, 2026.
Evaluation
Evaluation factors for award are not detailed in the provided solicitation pages.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference and in full text, including those related to electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), contractor access to Air Force installations, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Contractors must submit product information on the cleaning solution for approval prior to starting work. The CE Utility Shop will provide escort and guidance to the well location, which is in a restricted area. Primary contact is Johnathan Wright (johnathan.wright.1@us.af.mil, 575-572-3470).