Peterson SFB Backflow/Cross Connection Survey

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation FA251726Q0032, dated April 27, 2026, provides answers to a Request for Information (RFI) and extends the proposal due date.

Key changes include:

• Extended Proposal Due Date: The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to Friday, May 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.

• New RFI Deadline: Any new Requests for Information must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.

• RFI Responses Provided: Answers are given to five RFI questions concerning:

  • Existing backflow assembly inventory and survey estimates.
  • The anticipated survey area (Peterson SFB excluding base housing).
  • Exclusion of base housing from the survey.
  • Clarification that the 5-page limit for the technical approach includes resumes and project descriptions, which can be included as an appendix.
  • Encouragement for the Government to extend timelines for submittals if needed, and a note to requestors to add exceptions if they anticipate difficulty meeting the schedule.

• Clause Modification: The clause 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Payment Instructions (JAN 2023) has been incorporated by full text. This clause details electronic invoicing procedures, WAWF access and training, document submission methods, payment instructions, and routing data for WAWF.

• Solicitation/Contract Form: Response Due Date

• Contract Administration Data: Clause 252.232-7006 WAWF Payment Instructions

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended.

• Offerors are advised to review the RFI responses and the updated WAWF payment instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (FA251726Q0032) for "BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY-2026". The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541620, with a size standard of $19,000,000.00.

• The primary deliverable is a "BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY-2026".

• The Product Service Code (PSC) is F999.

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a solicitation for commercial products and services.

• The period of performance is indicated as 90 Calendar Days from the date of the Notice to Proceed Receipt.

• The estimated value is not explicitly stated in this section.

• Offer Due Date: 04 May 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.

• Evaluation factors include Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• The government will award to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Submission instructions are detailed within the solicitation, including the use of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment requests and receiving reports.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with 52.212-2 (Evaluation) included in full text.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and in full text, including those related to payment instructions via WAWF and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To survey and inventory all cross connections throughout Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) to identify and document backflow hazards.

• Survey all facilities and water-using equipment and systems.

• Document the location, degree of hazard, backflow prevention device model number and serial number, hazard description, and recommended appropriate device for each hazard.

• Document newfound hazards and notify the 21st Civil Engineer (21 CES) representative.

• PSFB includes 182 buildings and approximately 3.8 million square feet of area.

• Survey shall be done in accordance with DAFMAN 32-1067 section 3.3.4.8 and UFC 3-600-01.

• Deliverables must be prepared in a professional manner, free of technical and grammatical errors.

• Estimated Performance Time: 90 calendar days.

• Work hours: 0700-1600 hours, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise coordinated.

• Location: Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado.

• Contractor must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, UFC, and manufacturer standards.

• Contractor must have at least 5 years of experience in backflow and cross-connection survey work and have completed at least two similar surveys.

• Contractor must coordinate facility access and obtain proper authorization, including submitting PSFB Visitor Requests at least 15 business days prior to work start.

• Background checks are required for all personnel working on the installation.

• Cell phones, computer tablets, and similar devices may not be allowed in restricted areas.

• Contractor must maintain a clean and organized worksite and restore the site to a clean and orderly condition upon completion.

• All work and deliverables are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government.

• A plan on how to survey all facilities and water-using equipment and systems, submitted 30 days prior to work start date.

• A draft report of findings and recommended corrective actions, submitted within 60 days of field work completion.

• Final reports for approval, submitted within 30 days of government review.

• An electronic copy and 2 hard copies of the reviewed and approved report.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions, conditions, and notices to offerors or quoters for submitting proposals in response to a solicitation.

Proposals must include:

• A Cover Letter with specific company information (Name, Small Business Status, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, UEI number) and statements of understanding and compliance with the SOW and solicitation terms.

• A Price Proposal detailing pricing in accordance with the Contract Line Items (CLINS) specified in the SF1449.

• A Technical Proposal addressing factors described in the "Evaluation Factors for Award" section. The Technical Proposal is limited to 5 pages (excluding cover letter and price proposal).

• Proposals must be submitted in writing before the due date and time specified in the solicitation.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email no later than 3 calendar days before the closing date.

• Official answers to questions will be posted publicly via an amendment on SAM.gov.

• Questions submitted after the deadline may not be answered.

• Pages in excess of the 5-page limit for the Technical Proposal will not be reviewed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation factors for award for an upcoming solicitation. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract.

The contract will be awarded to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Offers will be evaluated based on the following factors:

• Factor 1: Total Price
• Factor 2: Technical Acceptability
  • Subfactor 1.1: Salient Characteristics: Offers must describe how their proposed equipment meets the salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. This will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable.
  • Subfactor 1.2: Delivery Lead Time: Proposals must include a guaranteed lead time. This will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable.
• Factor 3: Past Performance
  • The government will evaluate past performance for the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Information may be gathered from CPARS and SAM.gov. Offerors without available past performance data will be considered to have unknown (neutral) past performance, which will be rated as acceptable.
  • Specific Requirement: The contractor must have at least 5 years of experience in backflow and cross-connection survey work and must have completed at least two similar surveys in the past. Documentation of this experience must be submitted with the proposal.

To be eligible for award, an offeror must receive an "Acceptable" rating for both Subfactors 1.1 and 1.2. An "Unacceptable" rating in either subfactor will render the entire proposal Technically Unacceptable.

1. Pricing Review: Quoted prices will be reviewed for reasonableness.
2. Technical Evaluation: Beginning with the lowest quoted price, technical proposals will be evaluated as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" for technical acceptability.
3. Award: Award will be made to the lowest priced and technically acceptable offer.

• Offers must clearly state how the proposed solution meets each salient characteristic.
• Proposals must include a guaranteed lead time.
• Documentation of past performance experience (5 years in backflow/cross-connection surveys, 2 similar surveys completed) must be submitted.
• Offers may be rejected if they take exceptions to solicitation requirements or indicate a lack of understanding.

This document details the criteria by which proposals will be judged, emphasizing a balance between price and technical merit, with a specific focus on past performance requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for the area of Colorado Counties of El Paso, Teller.

• Lists specific occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, detailing requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates, respectively.
• Outlines general benefits such as vacation and holidays.
• Provides information on the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified geographic area. It ensures that contractors will pay their employees at least the determined minimum wage rates and provide the specified fringe benefits, which directly impacts proposal pricing and overall cost of contract performance.