Installing water fountains with bottle‑filling stations at White Sands STGT is mission‑critical to maintaining safe reliable hydration
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of water fountains with bottle-filling stations for the White Sands Complex (WSC) Second TDRSS Ground Terminal (STGT) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This requirement is deemed mission-critical for maintaining safe and reliable hydration. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of materials to replace four existing water fountains with modern filtered water bottle filling stations. The objective is to improve access to clean drinking water and enhance facility amenities. The scope includes:
- Providing materials for four new water fountains with integrated bottle filling stations.
- Ensuring material compatibility with existing building infrastructure.
- Including two years' worth of replacement filters for each fountain.
Note: The installation of these stations is explicitly excluded from this Statement of Work (SOW) and will be handled under a separate task order (SENSE TO-137).
Specific Requirements
- One (1) Elkay EZH2O Retrofit Bottle Filling Station (for a location utilizing an existing chiller and frame).
- Three (3) Elkay EZH2O FILTERD-ERPBGRNM8K COMBO units (for new installations where retrofit is not feasible).
- Materials must be Brand Name or Equal To.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, FOB Destination.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238220.
- Place of Performance: WSC STGT, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
- Quotes must list two points of contact with name, phone number, and email address.
- Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: Written questions (email only) to Kacey Hickman by June 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Quotes Due: June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
- Submit To: Kacey Hickman at kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.
- Published Date: May 27, 2026.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes Sections 1 through 5 covering the SOW/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria. Several FAR and NFS clauses are incorporated by reference.