JBCHS - Wastewater Treatment Operation and Maintenance
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 is conducting market research via a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified small businesses for Wastewater Treatment Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services at Joint Base Charleston – Weapon Station (JB CHS-WS) Short Stay Recreational Area in Moncks Corner, SC. This is not a solicitation; responses will inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due February 11, 2026.
Opportunity Details
The requirement is for comprehensive, 24/7 O&M services for the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (Pro-Water Systems, Inc., C-30-HS, 30,000 GPD design flow), Water Distribution System, Wastewater Collection System, and RV Dump Station. The contractor will be responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance, water quality testing, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including NPDES permit requirements.
Scope of Work
Key responsibilities include:
- Continuous operation and maintenance of the WWTP, including specific equipment like Sutorbilt blowers, ABS Piranha pumps, HACH SC4500 Controller, LDO Sensors, and pH/ORP Sensors.
- Maintenance of 24,146 linear feet of water lines and 2,515 feet of 8-inch sewer lines.
- Operation and maintenance of two 7,500-gallon RV wastewater holding tanks, including daily monitoring and disposal.
- Implementation of a detailed Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) schedule.
- Timely response to service calls (emergency, urgent, routine).
- Extensive reporting, including monthly PMI summaries, service call reports, and lab results.
- Personnel must include at least one South Carolina Group B-B (or higher) certified WWTP operator.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 221320 – Sewage Treatment Facilities ($35M size standard)
- PSC: S222 – Waste Treatment And Storage
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: February 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses must submit company information (name, address, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE), a capability statement, three customer references, small business size representation, and responses to specific questions regarding NAICS/PSC suggestions, operator experience (including South Carolina Group B-B certification), personnel practices, permit compliance measures, equipment used, and non-compliance history. Responses should be emailed to jalen.williams.8@us.af.mil and taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil.