Pool Slides

Amendment / Modification

• Provides answers to vendor questions.

• Updates the Statement of Work (SOW) by removing ambiguous language and clarifying verbiage regarding the installation of new slides and contractor responsibility for hardware condition and replacement.

• Updates the Wage Determination from Revision 29 to Revision 30 (Wage Determination 2015-5191).

• Provides an additional attachment (Attachment 3 - Pump Performance Graph) for further clarification on water pump performance.

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• Wage Determination (2015-5191, Revision 29 to Revision 30)

• New Attachment: Attachment 3 - Pump Performance Graph

• Q&A document (Amendment 1, Q&A) with answers provided in red.

• No explicit mention of changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements. Vendors should review the updated SOW and Q&A for any impact on their proposals.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To remove existing water slides from the Main Base Pool at Barksdale Air Force Base and install new waterslides, as part of a renovation to update the pool facilities' safety and appearance.

• Removal and disposal of existing water slides.

• Installation of new waterslides on the pool deck, ensuring hardware is in good condition and replacing any necessary hardware.

• Provision of all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and services required for the removal and installation.

• Installation of one (1) 4-Flume slide with an attached climbing structure, including:

  • Slide 1: Seventy-two feet (72') long spiral slide, 18' high, yellow.
  • Slide 2: Eighteen feet (18') high curved slide, green.
  • Slide 3: Sixteen feet (16') high curved slide, red.
  • Slide 4: Twelve feet (12') high curved slide, blue.

• Further details on slide characteristics are in Attachment 3.

• Place of Performance: Barksdale Air Force Base Main Base Pool, 2938 Daedalus Avenue, Barksdale AFB, LA.

• Time Frame: Installation services will occur during the off-season, between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

• Work Area: Must be kept organized and clean.

• Waste Disposal: Follow proper procedures, including for hazardous materials.

• Security Requirements: Contractors and employees must obtain visitor passes by completing and submitting Form 2SFS/SFA 74. Company vehicles are allowed in restricted/controlled areas; privately owned vehicles are not, unless a free zone is established. All contractor vehicles must be marked with the company name. Employees must comply with base traffic regulations and conduct requirements. Possession of weapons, firearms, or ammunition is prohibited.

• Safeguarding Government Property: Contractor is responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms.

• Records Management: Contractor must manage all data created for Government use according to AF Records Management procedures.

• Safety: Contractor must have a safety plan meeting OSHA standards and provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees.

• Accident/Incident Reporting: Contractor must report all accidental damage to Government property or injury to personnel to the Main Base Pool POC and cooperate with any Government investigation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (Wage Determination No.: 2015-5191, Revision No.: 30) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for work performed in Louisiana, specifically in the area of Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto counties.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their required minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706), Vacation, and Holidays are detailed on later pages.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) to covered contracts.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Outlines specific differential pay rates for working with ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for providing uniforms and reimbursement for cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees working on the contract, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains performance curves for the SP3215X20XE pump model. It provides graphical data illustrating the pump's performance under various operating conditions.

• Performance Curves: The primary element is a graph plotting Total Dynamic Head (TDH) in feet of water against Flow Rate in Gallons Per Minute (GPM).
• Multiple Curves: Several distinct curves are presented, each representing the pump operating at a different Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
• Key: A key identifies each curve by its corresponding RPM: A (3450 RPM), B (2850 RPM), C (2550 RPM), D (1725 RPM), E (1500 RPM), F (1225 RPM), and G (3450 RPM at 115V).

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the operational capabilities and limitations of the specified pump model. It allows for the evaluation of whether the pump meets the performance requirements outlined in the solicitation, particularly concerning head and flow rate under different speed settings. Bidders can use this data to confirm pump suitability for the intended application and to potentially compare it with other pump options if allowed.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Amendment 1 of the solicitation, clarifying aspects of the project, particularly concerning slide installation and related hardware.

• Pump/Plumbing Status: The existing pump and plumbing are confirmed to be in working order.
• Mechanical/Electrical Work: No mechanical or electrical work is anticipated beyond installing the existing pump onto the new slide.
• Anchor Installation: The manufacturer's opinion that existing anchors should be cut flush with the deck and new anchors installed is acceptable.
• Pricing Structure: Pricing can be broken out for each slide, with Labor, Demo, and Freight also itemized.
• Alternate Slide Design: An alternate design replacing the existing climbing structure with stairs is acceptable.
• GPM Confirmation: The available GPM for the replacement slide is confirmed to be 130-140 GPM @ 20TDH (Feet of Head).
• Drawings/Measurements: Requested drawings, measurements, and layout details for the installation area are available via attachment.
• Tower/Slide Combination: The requirement is to replace slides with a similar or identical tower/slide combination to the existing structure.

This Q&A document clarifies several points that may affect proposal preparation, particularly regarding pricing breakdown, acceptable design alternatives, and the scope of work related to existing hardware and plumbing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to remove existing water slides from a pool and install new ones at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The acquisition is for a 1-time service.

• Removal of existing water slides.

• Installation of new water slides.

• Specific water slides required are detailed by CLIN:

  • CLIN 0001: Seventy-two feet (72') long, 18' high, yellow spiral slide.
  • CLIN 0002: Eighteen feet (18') high, green curved slide.
  • CLIN 0003: Sixteen feet (16') high, red curved slide.
  • CLIN 0004: Twelve feet (12') high, blue curved slide.

• A Technical Plan (max 2 pages) is required, outlining how the offeror will accomplish the task and provide essential Telecommunication Services (TS) and features supporting Barksdale AFB, as per Attachment 1, Statement of Work.

• Period of Performance: 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Contract award will be based on price/technical to determine best value.

• Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funds are available.

• Site Visit: May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT.

• Questions Due: May 7, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT.

• Answers to Questions: On or around May 11, 2026.

• Quotes Due: May 27, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT.

• Submission Method: Email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Evaluation: Best value determination based on price and technical factors. Lowest three (3) offers will undergo technical evaluation.

• Award: Contract award will be based on price/technical to determine best value. The government may reject any or all offers.

• This acquisition is not a set-aside for small business concerns.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 applies.

• The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.

• Offerors must include their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

• The offeror's quote must include a Technical Plan not exceeding two (2) pages.

• Applicable attachments include: Statement of Work (Dated 04 April 2026), Wage Determination, and Salient Characteristics.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To remove existing water slides from the Main Base Pool at Barksdale Air Force Base and install new waterslides, updating the pool facilities for improved safety and appearance.

• Removal and disposal of current water slides.

• Installation of new waterslides utilizing existing hardware on the pool deck, with contractor responsibility for ensuring hardware condition and replacing as needed.

• Provision of all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and services for the removal and installation.

• Installation of one (1) new 4 Flum slide with an attached climbing structure. Specific slides include:

  • Slide 1: Seventy-two feet (72') long spiral slide, starting at eighteen feet (18') high (yellow).
  • Slide 2: Eighteen feet (18') high curved slide (green).
  • Slide 3: Sixteen feet (16') high curved slide (red).
  • Slide 4: Twelve feet (12') high curved slide (blue).

• Further details on salient characteristics are in Attachment 3.

• Place of Performance: Barksdale Air Force Base Main Base Pool, 2938 Daedalus Avenue, Barksdale AFB, LA.

• Time Frame: Installation services will occur during the off-season, between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

• Work Area: Must be kept organized and clean.

• Waste Disposal: Follow proper procedures, including for hazardous materials.

• Security Requirements: Contractor personnel require visitor passes, obtained by submitting a 2SFS/SFA Form 74 to the Contract Administrator. Company vehicles must be marked with the company name. Contractor employees must comply with base traffic regulations and are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on base. Safeguarding of government property and materials is required. Records management must comply with AF publications. A safety plan meeting OSHA standards is required, including provision and mandate of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Accident/Incident Reporting: Contractor must record and report all accidental damage to Government property or injury to personnel to the Main Base Pool POC and cooperate with any Government investigation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" 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 when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: Louisiana Parishes of Bossier, Caddo, De Soto.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding "OCCUPATION CODE", and the minimum hourly "RATE" for each.
• Fringe Benefits: States that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." Specific benefits like Health & Welfare and Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706) are detailed later in the document.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations and minimum rates.
• Vacation and Holidays: Specifies paid vacation and holiday entitlements for employees.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. It directly impacts the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Salient Characteristics," outlines the specific features and requirements for a climbing structure and four (4) flume slides. It serves as a detailed specification for potential bidders to understand the physical attributes, materials, and dimensions of the equipment to be procured.

Flume Slides:

• Four (4) slides are required.
• Deck height for the highest slides: eighteen feet (18').
• Flume diameters: thirty inches (30").
• Material: Polyethylene flumes.
• Each slide must be accessible from and attached to the climbing structure with an attached platform.
• Slides must start at the specified height and end in the pool.
• Specific slides detailed:
  • Slide 1: Seventy-two feet (72') long spiral slide, starting at eighteen feet (18') high, yellow.
  • Slide 2: Eighteen feet (18') high curved slide, green.
  • Slide 3: Sixteen feet (16') high curved slide, red.
  • Slide 4: Twelve feet (12') high curved slide, blue.

Climbing Structure:

• Material: Schedule 80 aircraft aluminum.
• Decks: Polyethylene.
• Pipe Padding: Blue foam padding covering metal pipes.
• Netting: UV resistant high tenacity polypropylene netting.
• Hardware: 316 marine grade stainless steel.
• Roofs: Polyethylene.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the exact specifications of the water slides and climbing structure. It details the size, materials, colors, and construction requirements, which will directly impact proposal development, cost estimation, and the ability to meet the government's needs. The inclusion of photographs provides a visual reference to the existing structure, aiding in the interpretation of the written specifications.