Peterson SFB Backflow/Cross Connection Survey
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Air Force, specifically the 21st Civil Engineering Squadron (21 CES), is soliciting proposals for a Backflow/Cross Connection Survey at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a one-time service to survey and inventory all cross connections to ensure the water supply is pollution and contamination free, as mandated every five years. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will conduct a comprehensive survey and inventory of all cross connections throughout PSFB, encompassing 182 buildings and approximately 3.8 million square feet. This includes surveying all facilities and water-using equipment, documenting locations, hazard degrees, backflow prevention device details, and recommended devices. New hazards must be documented and reported to 21 CES. The survey must adhere to DAFMAN 32-1067 section 3.3.4.8 and UFC 3-600-01.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), Size Standard $19,000,000.00
- PSC: F999 (Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support)
- Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed
- Place of Performance: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Proposals will be evaluated on:
- Factor 1: Total Price
- Factor 2: Technical Acceptability (Rated Acceptable/Unacceptable)
- Subfactor 1.1: Salient Characteristics (how proposed solution meets SOW requirements)
- Subfactor 1.2: Delivery Lead Time (guaranteed lead time)
- Factor 3: Past Performance (Evaluated for LPTA offeror)
- Specific Requirement: Offerors must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in backflow and cross-connection survey work and have completed at least two similar surveys. Documentation is required.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must include a Cover Letter, a Price Proposal (per SF1449 CLINS), and a Technical Proposal (max 5 pages, excluding cover/price). The Technical Proposal must address evaluation factors, including how the solution meets salient characteristics and a guaranteed lead time. Documentation of required past performance experience is mandatory. Questions must be submitted via email no later than 3 calendar days before the closing date.
Special Requirements
The contractor must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and UFC. Personnel require background checks, and facility access must be coordinated at least 15 business days in advance. A Wage Determination for El Paso County, CO, is applicable, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.