Cold Bay Alaska Groundwater Monitoring
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting market research for a Total Small Business Set-Aside presolicitation for remedial action and groundwater monitoring services in Cold Bay, Alaska. This effort involves addressing 12 Areas of Concern (AOCs), including former underground storage tank (UST) sites and surface spills, requiring soil remediation and extensive groundwater monitoring. Responses are due April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary travel, equipment, supplies, and labor for Remedial Investigation (RI) and Remedial Action (RA) activities. Key tasks include:
- Soil Remediation: Removal of contaminated soil to a depth of 15 feet at 10 former UST sites and two surface spill locations (SSALR oil leak and IFST staining). Management of excavations and stockpiles in compliance with state regulations.
- Groundwater Monitoring: Sampling of 31 wells using low-flow techniques for laboratory analysis prior to RA.
- Purge Water Processing: Treatment of purge water with granular activated carbon (GAC) filters, collection, and sampling for PFAS.
- Surveying: Horizontal and vertical surveys of all sampling locations and monitoring wells to third-order accuracy.
- Compliance & Safety: Adherence to ADEC guidance, federal, state, and local laws. Development and enforcement of a Site Health and Safety Plan (SHSP). Obtaining necessary environmental permits (excluding one building permit obtained by FAA).
- Training: Contractor staff require airport access training, on-site First Aid/CPR certification, and hazardous waste management training (40 CFR Part 265.16) at the large quantity generator level.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: F108 - Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, And Disposal Services And Operational Support
- Place of Performance: Cold Bay, AK 99571
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Published: April 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested Small Business vendors must submit a capability statement (limited to 5 pages) including:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (name, email, phone)
- UEI Number
- Relevant experience (at least 2 projects within the last 5 years, with contract numbers and contact information). Failure to provide all requested information may preclude the contractor from receiving a copy of the future solicitation. Mark all submitted documents as PROPRIETARY.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sonia Holguin (sonia.o.holguin@faa.gov, 817-222-4397)