KAFB Water Testing & Analysis
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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 KAFB Water Testing & Analysis Services at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal services to ensure safe drinking water compliance. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive laboratory services for drinking water sampling and analysis, supporting the Kirtland AFB Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF) and complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and related regulations. Key services include:
- Microbiological, chemical, and radiological analyses of water samples.
- Furnishing sample bottles, transportation, delivery, and pickup of samples.
- Ensuring all analytical equipment and procedures comply with SDWA, NMAC 20.7.10, and federal regulations (40 CFR 141 & 142).
- Analyzing samples using EPA/NMED-approved methods.
- Supporting the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring (UCM) program.
- Uploading compliance sample results to NMED-DWB Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) within 30 days.
- Submitting accurate reports to NMED and BEF within 30 days.
- Maintaining an EPA and NMED-DWB approved Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal services.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services (Size Standard: $19.0M).
- PSC Code: F103 – Water Quality Support Services.
- Place of Performance: Kirtland Air Force Base, ROAD FORKS, NM 87117.
- Period of Performance: Multiple contract years, with potential for a six-month option to extend.
- Wage Determination: Subject to Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev. 27 for New Mexico.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM (MDT/MST).
- Question Deadline: February 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM (MDT/MST).
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to both Sarah George (sarah.george.2@us.af.mil) and Stacey Lee (stacey.lee.2@us.af.mil).
- Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical: Rated Acceptable/Unacceptable, demonstrating understanding, safeguarding samples, and EPA/NMED-DWB certification for a local laboratory.
- Price: Total Evaluated Price (TEP) based on CLIN pricing.
- Mission Essential Plan: Required for eligibility (IAW DFARS 252.237-7024).
- Award Basis: Acknowledgment of terms, technically acceptable plan, fair and reasonable price, and submission of the Mission Essential Plan.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be EPA-approved for UCMR, certified by New Mexico water supply regulations, and routinely audited by a recognized NELAP program.
Notes
Quotes must be valid for 90 days, clear, concise, and adhere strictly to solicitation requirements. Offerors must provide Contractor Name, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, Payment Terms, Point of Contact, and Email Address with their quote.