Schriever SFB Chemical Water Treatment

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the solicitation due date by eight (8) calendar days.

• The "Response Due Date" has been changed.

• The proposal submission deadline is extended from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA255026Q00070002) is for the "CUP Water Treatment Reacquisition" at Schriever Space Force Base. The requirement is to treat the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) hot and cold water closed loops with specific chemicals to prevent corrosion, scale, and improve PH balances. This requirement includes a base period plus four (4) option years.

• Treatment of hot and cold water closed loops at the Central Utilities Plant (CUP).

• Prevention of corrosion and scale.

• Improvement of PH balances.

• Specific chemicals are required, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangement is "Firm Fixed Price" for all items.

• Period of Performance: Base period plus four (4) option years.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: 04 March 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Pricing.

• Technical Acceptability: Assessed based on understanding of the requirement and ability to meet specifications.

• Pricing: Evaluated based on Attachment 2, CLIN Pricing Schedule. A Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be determined.

• The Government intends to award a single firm fixed price task order.

• The Government may compare quotes and reserves the right to conduct exchanges with vendors.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• NAICS Code: 325998

• Size Standard: 650 employees

• A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at 0930 AM MT.

• Offerors must provide their best available pricing in their initial quote.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to electronic submission of payment requests (WAWF), Buy American, and Service Contract Labor Standards.

• Attachments include: PWS - CUP Chemical Water Treatment, CLIN Pricing Schedule, and Wage Determination 2015-5417.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation FA255026Q0007, originally dated 10 Feb 2026, makes the following changes:

• Site Visit Added: A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at 09:30 AM Mountain Time (MT). Participants should meet at the visitors center on Schriever Space Force Base by 08:30 AM MT. Attendees must bring a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of car insurance (if driving), a second form of ID, and know their SSN. Attendance is optional.

• Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) Revised: The solicitation's evaluation factors have been updated.

• Solicitation Header: The original solicitation number and date are referenced.

• Section L (Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters): A site visit has been added to the miscellaneous text.

• Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award): Clause 52.212-2 has been incorporated by full text with revised evaluation criteria.

• Evaluation Criteria: The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price task order to the responsible vendor with the best value, considering price and other factors. Quotes will be compared to determine the best value. The government may compare quotes without exchanges, but reserves the right to engage in exchanges if deemed in the government's best interest.

• Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Acceptability and Pricing. The overall evaluation method will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Options: The government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the basic requirement's total price. Option prices may be deemed unacceptable if significantly unbalanced.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation FA255026Q0007, originally dated 10 Feb 2026, with the following changes:

• Site Visit Details Added: A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at 0900 Mountain Time (MT) on Schriever Space Force Base. Participants must meet at the visitors center by 08:15 AM MT. Attendees need a valid driver's license, a hard copy of vehicle registration, proof of car insurance, and a second form of ID. Knowing one's SSN is also required. Email confirmation of attendance to the Contracting Officer and Specialist by Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 1:00 PM MT is mandatory. The site visit is optional.
• Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) Modified:
  • The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price task order to the responsible vendor offering the best value, considering price and other factors. Quotes may be compared.
  • The Government may award without exchanges with vendors after solicitation close, so vendors should submit their best pricing initially. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct exchanges if deemed in its best interest.
  • Evaluation Factors:
    1. Technical Acceptability: Assessed based on understanding of the requirement and ability to meet or exceed specifications.
    2. Pricing: Only prices submitted per Attachment 2 CLIN Pricing Schedule will be evaluated. A Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be determined for each quote.
  • The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
  • Options: Offers will be evaluated by adding the total price of all options to the basic requirement. The Government may deem an offer unacceptable if option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise them.

• Header Miscellaneous Text (Added)

• Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Modified)

• The site visit is optional but details have been added.

• The evaluation factors have been clarified, emphasizing LPTA and the importance of initial pricing submissions. Vendors should ensure their quotes are technically acceptable and competitively priced from the outset.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet (Attachment 2) containing the CLIN Pricing Schedule for the opportunity. It details the specific chemicals and labor required for water treatment systems, along with quantities and units for multiple fiscal years.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Specific line items for services and chemical supplies.
• Chemist II Labor: Quantities specified in hours for each fiscal year (FY26-FY30).
• Chemicals: Detailed list of chemicals required, including specific types and concentrations (e.g., 2-Phosphono-1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cyclohexylamine).
• Quantities & Units: Specified in Gallons for chemicals and Hours for labor.
• Period of Performance (PoP): Outlines the timeframe for each fiscal year, generally from March 10th to March 9th of the following year, spanning FY26 through FY30.
• Pricing Fields: Includes columns for Base hourly rate, Unit Price, NTE Markup Rate, and Fully Burdened Hourly labor rate, and Total, which are intended to be filled in by bidders.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the specific materials and labor required for the water treatment chemical supply contract. Bidders must use this document to prepare their pricing proposals, filling in the relevant cost details for each CLIN across the specified fiscal years and period of performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 _CLIN Pricing Schedule.xlsx", provides a detailed breakdown of CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and their associated quantities and units for water treatment chemicals and related services. It is intended for bidders to use in preparing their pricing proposals.

• CLINs: Covers various water treatment chemicals (e.g., 2-Phosphono-1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Acrylate Polymers, Inorganic Salts, Sodium Bisulfite, Cyclohexylamine) and a "Chemist II" labor category.
• Quantities & Units: Specifies the required quantities in Gallons or Hours for each CLIN.
• Periods of Performance (PoP): The pricing schedule is broken down by Fiscal Year (FY), covering FY26 through FY30, with specific PoPs for each year.
• Pricing Fields: Includes columns for Base hourly rate, Unit Price, NTE Markup Rate, and Fully Burdened Hourly labor rate, though these are left blank in the provided text, indicating they are to be filled in by the bidder.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the specific chemicals and labor required, the quantities needed over multiple fiscal years, and to formulate their cost proposals accurately. Bidders must complete the relevant pricing fields for each CLIN to submit a compliant bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA255026Q0007) is for the "CUP Water Treatment Reacquisition" and involves the treatment of hot and cold water closed loops at Schriever Space Force Base to prevent corrosion, scale, and improve pH balances. The requirement includes a base period and four option years.

• Treatment of Central Utilities Plant (CUP) hot and cold water closed loops using specific chemicals.

• Prevention of corrosion and scale, and improvement of pH balances.

• Compliance with specifications provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The solicitation is issued by the 50 CONS LGCP at Schriever AFB, CO.

• The NAICS code is 325998 with a size standard of 650.

• The solicitation issue date is February 24, 2026.

• The offer due date is February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• The contract is set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors must submit proposals by the due date.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages but will be based on price and other factors as outlined in FAR 52.212-2.

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

• The document includes detailed line items for various chemicals and option periods, with quantities and units specified (e.g., Chemist II, 2-Phosphono-1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic Acid solutions, Sodium Hydroxide solutions, etc.).

• Inspection and Acceptance locations are listed as "Both" at Destination, with contact information for Casey Waughtel.

• Payment instructions are detailed, referencing Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as contract administration, payment, special contract requirements, representations, certifications, and evaluation factors.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing chemical water treatment services for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) boiler steam and chill water closed loop systems at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), CO 80912.

• Provide all management, tools, equipment, travel, and labor for water treatment chemicals.

• Add chemicals to boiler steam and chill water systems (government procures chemicals, contractor adds them, except for sodium nitrate).

• Verify proper operation of chemical feed equipment and water softener systems.

• Sample systems weekly and test for alkalinity, conductivity, and sulfite as a minimum.

• Provide testing for pH levels, conductivity, nitrate levels, oxygen levels (scavengers), sulfite, phosphate, alkalinity, and algae.

• Handle and dispose of all water treatment product containers (must be refillable/returnable).

• Transport chemical containers to bulk tanks and ensure secondary containment for bulk containers.

• Water treatment test results and system condition reports must be provided within 24 hours of testing.

• Reports must include a plan to resolve any identified issues.

• Contractor must comply with OSHA and other relevant safety and health standards.

• Maintain a safe and healthful working environment.

• Dispose of solid waste at an approved off-site facility.

• Services are to be performed at the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), CO 80912.

• Normal operating hours for access to building 600 are 0630 to 1600 Hours, Monday - Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

• Security Requirements: Comply with all SSFB security requirements, including personnel identification, vehicle access, and visitor badge procedures. Report lost badges immediately.

• Work Site Maintenance: Maintain the work site to prevent contamination spread, ensure safety, and keep the area free from accumulated waste and non-essential hazardous materials.

• Deliverables: Report of potential/actual interference causes (CDRL D003) and After-Action Reports (D001) within 24 hours of testing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5417, Revision No. 31) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the area of Colorado Counties of El Paso, Teller. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in this specified region.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support and clerical to technical, health, and maintenance occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments), detailing their applicability and requirements for contractors.
• Outlines provisions for vacation, holidays, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• Describes the conformance process for classifying employees not explicitly listed in the wage determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified area. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.