Water Wells Inspection and Testing
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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.
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, 9th Contracting Squadron, is soliciting proposals for Water Wells Inspection and Testing services at Beale Air Force Base, CA. This requirement involves comprehensive inspection and testing of multiple water supply wells, with an optional component for well repair. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 18, 2026, by 10 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will provide personnel, labor, equipment, and expertise to perform comprehensive inspection and testing of seven groundwater wells (including five legacy wells) at Beale AFB. Key tasks include:
- Detailed inspections and testing of physical and operational conditions.
- Standards compliance reviews to identify non-compliant conditions.
- Delivery of a detailed corrective action report with prioritized recommendations.
- Coordination with the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) water shop personnel.
- An optional contract line item for repair of deficiencies with the pump and/or downhole equipment for Well 5. All work must adhere to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA468626QS008)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), Size Standard: $19 Million
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to March 1, 2027 (for base and option line items)
- Place of Performance: Well fields at Beale Air Force Base, CA 95903
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering:
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, including a technical approach (max 7 pages) and contractor qualifications.
- Contractor Qualifications: Requires a California-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with at least 5 years of experience in well design, construction, and repair for supervision, and a California-licensed C-57 Well Drilling Contractor for repairs.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable, requiring submission via Attachment 3 (PP Summary Sheet).
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local at the 9th Contracting Office, Beale AFB. Specific base access instructions and a deadline for submitting access documents (January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM PST) were provided in the "Site Visit Information" document.
- Questions Due: February 4, 2026, by 10:00 PM PST (in writing).
- Quotes Due: February 18, 2026, by 10 AM PST.
- Contact: Lt Abigail Bartleson (abigail.bartleson.1@us.af.mil) or Katherine Moe (katherine.moe@us.af.mil).
Important Notes
Bidders must comply with the Service Contract Act, as detailed in Attachment 2 (Wage Determination for Yuba 2015-5659 Rev 25), which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses.