Water Meter
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 is soliciting proposals for Water Meter Calibration services at Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB), MA, and surrounding areas. This Solicitation (FA283526Q0005) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The services involve inspecting, testing, and calibrating eighteen (18) water meters. Offers are due May 08, 2026, at 03:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to inspect, test, and calibrate eighteen (18) water meters. This includes twelve (12) meters on HAFB, two (2) in the Massport tarmac area, two (2) at FamCamp, one (1) at the Water Treatment Facility at FamCamp, and one (1) on Wood Street, Bedford MA. A field test report for each meter is required within seven (7) days of testing. Services must comply with manufacturer specifications and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work may involve entry into permitted and non-permitted confined spaces.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (FA283526Q0005)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems)
- Product Service Code: Z1NE (Maintenance Of Water Supply Facilities)
- Period of Performance: Base year (September 26, 2026 - September 25, 2027) with four option years, extending through September 25, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Hanscom AFB, MA, and specified surrounding locations.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 08, 2026, at 03:30 PM Local Time.
- Questions Due Date: April 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM. Answers will be posted by April 30, 2026.
- Submission Instructions: Offers are to be submitted to the issuing office. Invoices and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, considering Technical Acceptability and Price. Technical Acceptability is considered more important than price.
Special Requirements & Documents
- Geographical Proximity: Contractor's location must be within sixty (60) miles of Hanscom AFB.
- Key Documents:
- PWS (1701 PWS Water Meter Calibration FY26 v4.pdf): Details the objective, scope, performance standards, and special requirements.
- Bid Schedule (2026 Meter Calibration Bid Schedule.xlsx): Outlines CLINs, quantities, and pricing structure for the base and option years.
- Appendix A (2026 Appendix A - Water Meters - Updated.xlsx): Provides detailed meter identification, calibration schedules, and specifications.
- Contacts: Primary: Lt Delano Asante (delano.asante@us.af.mil), Secondary: Eva Leavitt (eva.leavitt@us.af.mil).