Schriever SFB Chemical Water Treatment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 50 CONS PKP office at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado, has issued a Solicitation for Chemical Water Treatment Services. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires a contractor to treat the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) hot and cold water closed loops to prevent corrosion, scale, and improve pH balances. The contract will consist of a base year plus four (4) option years. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all management, tools, equipment, travel, and labor for water treatment chemicals at the CUP at Schriever SFB. Key tasks include:
- Adding specific chemicals to boiler steam and chill water systems (government procures chemicals, contractor adds them, except for sodium nitrate).
- Verifying proper operation of chemical feed equipment and water softener systems.
- Weekly sampling and testing of systems 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.
- Complying with OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price task order anticipated)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325998 (Size Standard: 650 employees)
- Duration: One base year + four (4) option years (FY26 through FY30)
- Place of Performance: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO 80912
- Product Service Code: H246 (Equipment And Materials Testing: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment)
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible vendor offering the best value, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Acceptability: Assessed based on understanding of the requirement and ability to meet or exceed specifications.
- Pricing: Only prices submitted per Attachment 2 CLIN Pricing Schedule will be evaluated. A Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be determined for each quote. Offerors should submit their best pricing initially, as the Government may award without exchanges.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit (Optional): Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 09:00 AM MT at Schriever SFB (Restricted Area, North Portal). Participants must meet at the visitors center by 08:15 AM MT. RSVP to the Contracting Officer and Specialist by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, by 1:00 PM MT.
- Proposal Due Date: February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
- Contact: Danielle Hunziker (danielle.hunziker@spaceforce.mil) or Kaitlyn Guldan (Kaitlyn.guldan@spaceforce.mil).
Important Attachments
- Attachment 1 - PWS: Details the performance requirements.
- Attachment 2 - CLIN Pricing Schedule: Critical for preparing pricing proposals, detailing chemicals, labor (Chemist II), quantities, and units across fiscal years.
- Attachment 3 - Wage Determination: Outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the Colorado Springs area.
Bidders must ensure their proposals are technically acceptable and competitively priced, utilizing the provided CLIN Pricing Schedule.