Notice of Intent to Sole Source to American Water

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-personal services to provide groundwater well operation, maintenance, and repair for four specific wells (4, 5, 6, and 7A) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA.

• Provide preventive maintenance (PM), standard repair, and emergency repair services for water wells 4, 5, 6, and 7A.

• Wells operate approximately two months annually.

• Tasks include routine inspections (daily/weekly depending on operational status), preventative maintenance (monthly draw down tests), routine maintenance (pump shaft packing, motor oil changes, lubrication), and routine repairs (under $5000).

• Emergency services are required for crisis situations and emergency repairs, with specific response time requirements.

• Contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision.

• Performance is evaluated based on Contracting Officer's (CO) evaluation, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) evaluation, and results required by the Service Summary (SS).

• Evaluation is based on COR performance assessment, tenant satisfaction, and customer complaints.

• Specific performance objectives and thresholds are detailed in the Service Summary (SS), including routine inspections and maintenance.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable industry, commercial, local, county, state, regional, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, and standards.

• Services are to be performed at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA.

• The PWS covers the operation and maintenance of groundwater wells.

• Contractor must develop and maintain an effective quality control program.

• Contractor must comply with all VSFB security requirements, including base access procedures and background checks.

• Contractor must provide a contract manager and designate a Security Manager.

• Environmental compliance is required, adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

• Contractor must maintain operational records in a computer-based work order system and submit monthly reports.

• Contractor must report all labor hours via the Electronic Contractor Manpower Reporting (eCMRA) website.

• Applicable publications and environmental requirements are detailed in Parts 9 and Appendix 1.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (Revision No. 26, dated 12/03/2025) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in California County of Santa Barbara.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), detailing their applicability and requirements.
• Outlines general benefits such as vacation and paid holidays.
• Provides a conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing strategy for proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws regarding wages and benefits.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)" for the "Groundwater Wells Operation and Maintenance Support" project at Vandenberg SFB. It outlines the need for a non-personal service contract to operate and maintain four specific groundwater wells (wells 4, 5, 6, and 7a).

This document explains why the government is justifying a single-source acquisition. It details that the upstream components of the well assemblies (casing, pump, motor, etc.) are not covered by a previous utility privatization contract (SP0600-15-C-8302 with American Water Inc.). Therefore, a separate contract is deemed in the best interest of the Government for the operation and maintenance of these specific components. The justification notes that market research was not conducted due to time constraints and cost purposes, but future efforts will include market research to identify potential contractors. Bidders interested in this type of work should note the justification for single-source and be aware that future opportunities may involve broader market research.