Swimming Pool & Splash Park Seasonal Maintenance
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 436th Contracting Squadron is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing Seasonal Maintenance for Swimming Pool & Splash Park at Dover AFB, DE. This includes opening, closing, and chemical management services. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor required to open and close the swimming pool and splash park facility seasonally. This includes providing startup water balancing chemicals and winterization chemicals. The government will supply CO2 and liquid chlorine. Key activities involve:
- Conducting a site meeting two weeks prior to opening day with various base representatives.
- Ensuring water quality testing by Dover AFB Bioenvironmental section seven days prior to opening.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: March 3, 2026
- Product/Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Place of Performance: Dover AFB, DE 19902, United States
Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only. Responses will be used to gather information concerning the availability of small business concerns capable of providing the required services. Respondents should provide current business size standard, small business socioeconomic status (if applicable), and applicable NAICS codes.
Additional Notes
A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) titled "Swimming Pool Mx PWS (DRAFT).docx" is attached for a more in-depth overview of the required services. Respondents are instructed to use the PDF version of this PWS to access the file.