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 is seeking proposals for Water Wells Inspection and Testing services at Beale Air Force Base, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for comprehensive assessment and reporting on groundwater wells. Quotes are due March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive inspection and testing of seven groundwater wells at Beale AFB, CA, including five legacy wells. The objective is to assess their current condition, identify non-compliant conditions, and develop a strategic plan for future repair, modernization, and maintenance. This includes detailed inspections, testing of physical and operational conditions, and delivery of a corrective action report with prioritized recommendations. An optional contract for repair of deficiencies for Well 5's pump and/or downhole equipment is also included. All work must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations and be coordinated with the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price.
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with a $19 million size standard.
- Product Service Code: F999 (Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: For CLINs 0001, 0002, and Option Line Item 0003, the period is March 23, 2026, to March 22, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Well fields located west of the flightline and north of North Beale Road at Beale AFB, CA.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Proposals will be evaluated on:
- Technical Acceptability: Assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, with technical approach not exceeding 7 pages.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable, requiring a separate Past Performance Summary Sheet (Attachment 3) for each relevant contract.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Personnel Qualifications: Inspection and testing must be supervised by a California-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with at least 5 years of experience in well design, construction, and repair. Well repairs must be performed by a California-licensed C-57 well drilling contractor.
- Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain a quality control program, submitting the plan within 30 days of award.
- Performance Standards: Technical Exhibit 1 outlines specific performance objectives with a 100% compliance threshold.
- Wage Determination: Attachment 2 (Wage Determination- Yuba 2015-5659 Rev 25) applies, outlining minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.
Important Dates
- Questions Due: March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Quotes Due: March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on February 10, 2026. Questions regarding the site visit were due by February 18, 2026.
Contacts
- Primary: Lt Abigail Bartleson, abigail.bartleson.1@us.af.mil, 530-634-4119
- Secondary: Katherine Moe, katherine.moe@us.af.mil, 5306342824