NCR-NAMA: LMRP WATER TREATMENT/MAINTENANCE
Overview
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Original Source
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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 Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its PWR SF/SEA MABO(85000) office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Water Treatment Support Services at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (LMRP) within the National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA). This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for firms to provide comprehensive water treatment operations and maintenance. Quotes are due by July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials (excluding replacement parts), equipment, and supervision for the effective operation and maintenance of the LMRP Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and associated infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:
- Daily operations: Monitoring, log maintenance, preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Water quality: Ensuring cleanliness and clarity of the reflecting pool.
- System maintenance: Operating and maintaining mechanical, electronic, and control systems; performing manual cleaning of filters, skimmers, and pool components.
- Special tasks: Assisting with annual comprehensive pool cleaning (Feb-Mar), performing annual pressure tests, daily manual debris removal, and monthly coping stone pressure washing.
- Emergency response: Responding to emergencies within 2 hours and routine requirements within 8 hours.
- Reporting: Providing monthly reports and maintaining electronic logs.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Commercial Contract/Award.
- Period of Performance: A base period from August 3, 2026, to August 2, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods and one (1) six-month extension option.
- Anticipated Award: On or before July 22, 2026, with an effective date of August 3, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 221310 (Water, Sewage, and Other Systems) with a $41 Million small business size standard.
- Product Service Code: J046 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment).
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to juan_roman@ios.doi.gov.
- Questions Due: June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at the National Mall & Memorial Parks.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on best value to the government, considering:
- Price
- Technical qualifications
- Prior experience
Special Requirements
- Operator Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience, Class II water treatment license or equivalent, Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification, 30 hours OSHA training, and confined space certification. Proof required with proposal.
- Security Clearance: All employees must pass a background check by USPP.
- Compliance: Adherence to the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination for the specified geographic area (VA, DC, MD) is mandatory. Confined Space Entry Program protocols must be followed.