Schriever SFB Chemical Water Treatment
Overview
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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 is soliciting proposals for Chemical Water Treatment Services at the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. This requirement involves treating hot and cold water closed loops to prevent corrosion, scale, and improve pH balances. The contract will have a base period plus four (4) option years. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, equipment, travel, and labor for chemical water treatment. Key tasks include:
- Adding chemicals to boiler steam and chill water systems (government procures chemicals, contractor adds, except for sodium nitrate).
- Verifying proper operation of chemical feed equipment and water softener systems.
- Sampling systems weekly and testing for alkalinity, conductivity, sulfite, pH levels, nitrate, oxygen, phosphate, and algae.
- Handling and disposing of all water treatment product containers (must be refillable/returnable).
- Transporting chemical containers to bulk tanks and ensuring secondary containment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Base + 4 Option Years)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325998 (All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 650 employees.
- Place of Performance: Central Utilities Plant (CUP) at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO 80912.
- Period of Performance: Spans Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.
Key Requirements
Bidders must address specific CLINs for Chemist II labor (quantified in hours) and various water treatment chemicals (quantified in gallons), including 2-Phosphono-1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Acrylate Polymers, Inorganic Salts, Sodium Bisulfite, and Cyclohexylamine. Performance standards require test results and system condition reports within 24 hours of testing, including plans to resolve identified issues. Compliance with OSHA and SSFB security requirements is mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals by the due date. Evaluation will be based on price and other factors as outlined in FAR 52.212-2. Bidders must complete the provided CLIN Pricing Schedule (Attachment 2) with their proposed rates and ensure compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Attachment 3) for the specified region.
Contact Information
- Primary: Danielle Hunziker (danielle.hunziker@spaceforce.mil, 719-567-5976)
- Secondary: Kaitlyn Guldan (Kaitlyn.guldan@spaceforce.mil, 719-567-3454)