Oil Water Separator (OWS) Grand Forks AFB, ND
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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 quotes for Oil Water Separator (OWS) Services at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB), North Dakota. This combined synopsis/solicitation requires contractors to inspect, maintain, and repair OWS systems, grit chambers, grease traps, and manage used vegetable cooking oil. Additionally, services include mowing, tilling, monitoring, and sampling the Land Treatment Facility (LTF). Quotes are due May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive environmental operations and services. This includes:
- Inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance: For OWS systems, grit chambers, and grease traps.
- Used Oil Management: Collection and disposal of used vegetable cooking oil.
- Land Treatment Facility (LTF) Operations: Mowing, tilling, monitoring, and sampling of petroleum-contaminated soils during the growing season (June-September), with sampling in the fall (September-October).
- Waste Handling: Proper disposal of liquid and solid waste in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including GFAFB's Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
- Reporting: Submission of inspection reports, sampling results, monthly work reports, and an annual LTF report.
- Special Requirements: Emergency response within 12 hours, use of NDDEQ-certified labs for sampling, and adherence to safety and OPSEC protocols.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 562112 (Waste Treatment And Storage), with a $47,000,000 size standard.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and four Option Years.
- Place of Performance: Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
- Submission Method: Via email to the contracting points of contact.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated on Total Evaluated Price (Factor 1) and Past Performance (Factor 2), with Price being the more important factor. Past performance will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and registered/enrolled in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing.
- Required Submissions: Quotes must include DUNS number, CAGE code, and SAM registration confirmation. Bidders must complete Attachment 03 (Quote Schedule) and Attachment 05 (Past Performance List of References).
Amendment
Amendment 01, posted April 30, 2026, incorporates an updated Attachment 02 – Provisions and Clauses. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the due date. Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer.