Joint Base Charleston Waste Water Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance
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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.
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 soliciting proposals for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operation and Maintenance Services at Joint Base Charleston–Weapon Station (JB CHS-WS) Short Stay Recreational Area, Moncks Corner, SC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quote (RFQ) for comprehensive services. A key requirement is the employment of a South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Class B (or higher) WWTP licensed operator. Offers are due by 12:00 PM EST on March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires continuous, 24/7 operation and maintenance of the WWTP, Water Distribution System, Wastewater Collection System, and RV Dump Station. Key responsibilities include:
- WWTP Operations: Management of plant equipment, piping, sampling, lab analysis, and waste/effluent disposal in accordance with manufacturer manuals and NPDES Permit SCG570000.
- System Maintenance: Upkeep of 24,146 linear feet of water lines, valves, backflow preventers, 2,515 feet of sanitary sewer lines, pumping systems, and manholes.
- RV Dump Station: Operation and maintenance of two 7,500-gallon holding tanks, including daily monitoring, timely emptying (before 9,000 gallons), and disposal with required certification.
- Water Quality Testing: Sampling and analysis through SC state-certified labs, adhering to 40 CFR 136 and NPDES requirements, including public beach swimming area testing.
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance: Implementation of a PMI program and response to emergency (within 24 hours), urgent, and routine service calls.
- Reporting: Maintaining and submitting various records, logs, and compliance reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial services.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities).
- Product Service Code: S222 (Waste Treatment And Storage).
- Period of Performance: Base year plus option years.
- Site Visit: A site visit will be conducted at 10:00 AM EST on March 11, 2026, at JB CHS Short Stay Recreational Facility, 211 Short Stay Road, Moncks Corner, SC.
- Offers Due: 12:00 PM EST, March 20, 2026.
- Published Date: February 26, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made using a best-value trade-off source selection process. Technical and Past Performance factors, when combined, are significantly more important than Price.
- Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable): Proposals must meet all minimum requirements, demonstrate successful WWTP O&M management, employ a SC Class B (or higher) licensed WWTP operator, confirm ability to meet tiered service call response times, and include a Mission-Essential Services Plan.
- Past Performance: Evaluated for recency (within 3 years) and relevancy, specifically experience with Small Package Plants, Lift Stations, Backflow Preventers, and Pump and Haul services.
- Price: Evaluated for the total quoted price (Base + 4 option years); significantly unbalanced options may be unacceptable.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted via email to Jalen Williams (jalen.williams.8@us.af.mil) and Taylor McDaniel (Taylor.McDaniel.1@us.af.mil). Offerors must thoroughly review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all attachments, including detailed O&M manuals for specific equipment (e.g., HACH sensors, blowers, pumps), site layouts, and the NPDES permit, to ensure a compliant and competitive offer. Compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determination is also required.