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, on behalf of Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), is soliciting proposals for Chemical Water Treatment Services for the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) in Colorado Springs, CO. This requirement is for a base year plus four option years and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The purpose is to prevent corrosion, scale, and improve pH balances in hot and cold water closed loops. Proposals are due March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, equipment, travel, and labor to furnish and apply water treatment chemicals to the CUP's boiler steam and chill water closed loop systems. Key responsibilities include:
- Furnishing water treatment chemicals and chemical feed equipment.
- Adding chemicals to boiler steam and chill water systems (government procures most chemicals, contractor adds them).
- Verifying proper operation and maintaining contractor-provided chemical feed equipment.
- Weekly sampling and testing of water systems for alkalinity, conductivity, sulfite, pH, nitrate, oxygen, phosphate, and algae.
- Providing water treatment test results and system condition reports within 24 hours, including issue resolution plans.
- Managing transport and disposal of refillable/returnable chemical containers.
- Complying with SSFB security, safety, and health standards.
- Note: The contractor is not responsible for providing Nitrite or oxidizing biocide chemicals; these are handled by 50 CES.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One base year (March 10, 2026 - March 9, 2027) plus four (4) option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325998 (Size Standard: 650 employees)
- Product Service Code: H246 (Equipment And Materials Testing: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment)
- Proposal Due: March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
- Site Visit: An optional site visit was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 09:30 AM MT.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Evaluation factors include Technical Acceptability (understanding of requirements and ability to meet specifications) and Pricing (based on Attachment 2 CLIN Pricing Schedule). Offerors should submit their best pricing initially, as the government may award without exchanges.
Key Clarifications & Notes
- The solicitation includes specific CLINs for various chemical solutions (e.g., 2-Phosphono-1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cyclohexylamine) and "Chemist II" labor.
- Contractor-provided chemical feed equipment must be maintained throughout the contract and removed at the end of service.
- Onsite technicians will require DBIDS and Restricted Area (RA) badges after a background check.
- Payment requests must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).