SFUWO Pool Maintenance Solicitation

SOL #: H9242126QE022Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Us Special Operations Command (Ussocom)

HQ USSOCOM

FORT LIBERTY, NC, 28310, United States

Place of Performance

Key West, FL

NAICS

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Cleaning Equipment And Supplies (J079)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fd7fbfd9b77340d8b64291332a0f469f/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Defense, US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is soliciting proposals for Pool Maintenance Services for the Special Forces Underwater Operations (SFUWO) School's 660,000-gallon horizontal training tank located on Fleming Key, Key West, Florida. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials for comprehensive pool maintenance. Key services include:

Routine cleaning (vacuuming, scrubbing, skimming, strainer basket maintenance).
Chemical testing and balancing using provided chemical controllers and management systems.
Equipment maintenance and repair for all pool systems, including pumps, heat pumps, and the Paddock Regenerator.
Emergency repair response for critical failures or safety hazards.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
Period of Performance: Base year from March 25, 2026, to March 24, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, potentially extending through March 24, 2031.
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (NAICS 561790, size standard $9,000,000).
Place of Performance: SFUWO Schoolhouse pool, Fleming Key, Key West, FL.
Questions Due: March 9, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
Quotes Due: March 16, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
Published Date: March 4, 2026.

Personnel & Safety Requirements

Personnel must be trained, qualified, licensed, and English proficient. Requirements include annual Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Awareness Training, background checks, adherence to installation access policies, and E-Verify program usage. Contractors are responsible for employee safety, training, PPE, and compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

Evaluation Criteria

Offers will be evaluated based on Technical/Past Performance and Price. Technical and past performance are considered more important than price. Technical capability will be assessed via direct comparison of proposals, and past performance will be evaluated for contractor performance, with "unknown" past performance considered "acceptable." Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

Submission Information

Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Specialist or Contracting Officer. Submissions must include the solicitation number, receipt time, vendor information (name, address, Cage Code, telephone), a technical description (max 5 pages), warranty terms, pricing, SAM registration, and acknowledgment of amendments. Paper/hard copy offers will not be accepted.