Pre-Solicitation Notice and Draft RFP for Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) For the Shaw Air Force Base Optimized Remediation Contract (ORC)
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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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District (SAS), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice and Draft RFP for a $40 million Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) Single-Award Task Order Contract (SATOC). This contract, known as the Shaw Air Force Base Optimized Remediation Contract (ORC), is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 562910. The purpose is to provide industry with information prior to the final RFP issuance and to solicit feedback on the Draft RFP. The final solicitation is anticipated on March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The objective is to achieve site closure (SC) for unrestricted residential use at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The ORC encompasses eighteen (18) Installation Restoration Program (IRP) sites, including Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for two large Groundwater Treatment Plants. Key activities include:
- Investigation, design, construction, operation, and optimization of remedial systems.
- Management and disposal of investigation-derived waste (IDW), including PFAS-contaminated media.
- Conducting 1,4-Dioxane investigations and compliance monitoring.
- Development and updating of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) and exit strategies.
- Advanced Site Characterization for complex sites. Performance Objectives (POs) are defined for various sites, including Remedial Action-Operation (RA-O), Long-Term Management (LTM), Response Complete (RC), and Site Closeout (SC).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single-Award Task Order Contract (SATOC).
- Estimated Value: $40,000,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 562910 (Hazardous Waste Collection).
- Ordering Period: Seven (7) years base period plus one six-month option period.
- Draft RFP Feedback Due: March 13, 2026, via ProjNET.
- Final Solicitation Anticipated: On or about March 12, 2026.
- Proposal Submission: Electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module (instructions provided in the Draft RFP). No other methods will be accepted.
Site Visit Information
A site visit is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET at Shaw AFB, Building 250, Room 309. Attendees must meet at the Visitors Center by 9:45 a.m. for bus transport. The deadline for submitting attendee information was February 23, 2025, which has passed.
Key Documents
- Draft RFP PWS (redlined version): Details the scope, performance standards, and special requirements, including compliance with federal/state regulations, health and safety plans (EM 385-1-1), and QA/QC processes.
- PWS Enclosure 2C (Site-Specific GFI): Provides crucial Government Furnished Information on environmental conditions, regulatory landscape, and specific challenges at various Shaw AFB sites, including ongoing remediation statuses and potential issues with regulatory bodies. This GFI is for informational purposes, and contractors are responsible for independent conclusions.