DAFB Plumbing Survey
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 436th Contracting Squadron, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small business contractors for a Plumbing Survey at Dover AFB, Delaware. This effort involves a detailed inspection of drain and vent lines within designated facilities, including Building 760. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor to perform a detailed inspection of designated drain and vent lines. Key activities include:
- System Inventory: Cataloging all surveyed lines, noting location, size, material, and function.
- Inspection: Conducting a thorough condition assessment and visual examination of pipes, fittings, cleanouts, and supports for signs of leakage, corrosion, or damage.
- Video Inspection: Performing internal video camera inspections of sanitary sewer drainpipes to document conditions.
- Performance Testing: Assessing system performance through functional tests, such as flow tests, to evaluate drainage efficiency and identify venting issues. The work must comply with all applicable commercial and US military standards/specifications, as well as Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) specifically details the survey of sanitary drain and vent piping systems within Building 760 at Dover AFB, with a deliverable report due within 45 business days from completion of survey work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses should provide information concerning their current business size standard (e.g., Large or Small Business), small business socioeconomic status (if applicable), and applicable NAICS codes.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Contractors must comply with all safety rules (Air Force Pamphlet 91-210, OSHA Act), security requirements (including personnel identification and background checks), and antiterrorism (AT) requirements (AT Awareness Level I training). Labor hours must be reported via http://www.ecmra.mil. The contractor is responsible for providing necessary PPE, cleaning products, SDS submissions, and proper disposal of all debris and hazardous waste.