YKF NWR - School Underground Storage Tank Assessme

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for commercial services to conduct an Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Diesel Range Organics (DRO) Evaluation at the Beaver, Alaska BIA School site, located within the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge. The project involves identifying and assessing a potential underground storage tank and any associated contamination. The work is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• Survey the suspected UST area using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and/or magnetometers and electromagnetic conductivity (EM), mapping the location with GPS.

• If a UST is found, conduct a bore scope investigation of the fill tube.

• If the UST is present, conduct soil and groundwater sampling to determine contamination levels.

• Analyze soil and groundwater samples for specific contaminants (DRO, GRO, BTEX, PAHs, VOCs) using specified methods.

• Prepare a Site Characterization Report and potentially a Corrective Action Report and Plan.

• Develop a detailed proposal including tasks such as pre-work meeting, work plan development, mobilization, demobilization, airfare, lodging, per diem, licensing, permits, utilities locate, GPR/EM surveillance, bore scope evaluation, soil and groundwater sampling and analysis, contaminated soil disposal, additional sampling, and groundwater sampling port installation.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 6, 2026 to November 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is required for CLINs 1 & 2.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov as three individual PDF files (SF-1449, Bid Schedule, Technical Submission). Email subject line must contain the Solicitation Number.

• RFI Deadline: June 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.

• Quotes Due: June 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best Value Trade-Off, with price as the primary factor. Evaluation will include Required Qualifications, Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, and Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail).

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must have an active SAM Registration with no exclusions at the time of quote submission and award.

• Offerors must confirm they are an Alaskan qualified environmental professional who meets the regulatory requirements described in 18 AAC 75.33.

• The work site is in Beaver, Alaska, which is remote and only accessible by plane or boat.

• Transportation plans must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

• The contractor is responsible for all permits and ADEC coordination.

• Subcontractor information must be provided upon request.

• Wage Determination No. 2015-5687 applies to this contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract solicitation for commercial services, specifically for Remediation Services (NAICS code 562910). The requirement is set aside 100% for Small Business. The government is procuring services related to environmental investigation and remediation.

• Underground Storage Tank Investigation and GPR/EM Survey (IAW PWS).

• Bore Scope Evaluation, Soil and Groundwater Investigation, Sampling, Laboratory Analysis, ADEC Coordination, and Required Reporting (IAW PWS).

• Potential for additional soil and groundwater sampling as needed.

• All work must be completed by November 30, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 6, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Beaver, Alaska (BIA School site, Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge). Note: Beaver, Alaska is remote and accessible only by plane or boat.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to Tanner Frank@ios.doi.gov.

• Required Documents: Completed SF-1449, completed Bid Schedule, and Technical Submission.

• Key Information Required: Offeror's Unique Entity ID (UEI) and a valid email address.

• Evaluation Basis: Best Value Trade-Off, with price as the primary factor.

• RFI Deadline: June 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time.

• Quotes Due: June 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time.

• Set Aside: 100% for Small Business.

• Requirement: Prospective offerors must have an Active SAM Registration with no exclusions at the time of quote submission and at time of award.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are current through the most recent Federal Acquisition Circular.

• Transportation of supplies and equipment to the remote site must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

• The contractor is responsible for all permits, ADEC coordination, work plans, and coordination with the Refuge.

• Subcontractor information must be provided upon request.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a site assessment and potential corrective action related to a suspected underground storage tank (UST) at the Beaver, Alaska BIA School site, which is now part of the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge.

• Conduct a site survey using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and/or magnetometers and electromagnetic conductivity (EM) to map the suspected UST location.

• If an UST is found, perform a borescope investigation of the fill tube to determine if the tank was filled with inert material prior to abandonment.

• If the UST is present, conduct soil boring sampling to determine vertical and horizontal soil contamination.

• Conduct groundwater sampling to determine if groundwater contamination is present.

• Analyze soil and groundwater samples for Diesel Range Organics (DRO), Gasoline Range Organics (GRO), and Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene (BTEX), and potentially PAHs and VOCs, according to specified Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and EPA methods.

• Develop a Site Characterization Report and, if contamination is found, a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with cost proposals for remediation.

• All work must comply with ADEC regulations and applicable USEPA, IEPA, OSFM, and OSHA regulations.

• Laboratory analysis must be performed by an ADEC-approved laboratory.

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) measures must meet ADEC Field Sampling Guidance requirements.

• Reports must adhere to ADEC's Site Characterization Work Plan and Reporting Guidance.

• The location is the Beaver BIA School site in Beaver, Alaska.

• The project completion date is November 30, 2026.

• Beaver, Alaska is a remote location with limited facilities; all supplies and equipment must be transported.

• The contractor is responsible for all permits, ADEC coordination, work plans, and contingencies.

• Contractor experience must be approved by the Contracting Officer, including specific experience in GPR surveys and environmental professional qualifications.

• Confidentiality of all work and data is required.

• The contractor is responsible for proper disposal of all project-derived waste material.

• The contractor shall provide a project work schedule within ten (10) work days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Bid Schedule, which requires vendors to provide pricing information for all CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and complete vendor information. It is a required submission document for the solicitation.

• CLINs:
  • 0001: Underground Storage Tank Investigation and GPR/EM Survey (Lump Sum)
  • 0002 (Option): If UST Confirmed: Bore Scope Evaluation, Soil and Groundwater Investigation, Sampling, Laboratory Analysis, ADEC Coordination, and Reporting (Lump Sum)
  • 0003 (Option): Additional Soil Samples (Per Sample)
  • 0004 (Option): Additional Groundwater Samples (Per Sample)
• Notes on CLINs:
  • CLINs 0001 and 0002 include all labor, travel, mobilization, permits, equipment, sampling, analysis, reporting, ADEC coordination, overhead, profit, and other costs.
  • CLIN 0002 is only used if an underground storage tank is confirmed.
  • Options CLINs 0003 and 0004 are only used if additional sampling is requested by the Government.
• Vendor Information: Requires Company Name, SAM.gov UEI, Valid Email Address, confirmation of active SAM registration, and confirmation of being an Alaskan qualified environmental professional.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately price the proposed services. It outlines the specific tasks for which pricing is required, including base items and optional items. Bidders must complete the vendor information section and provide pricing for all CLINs as part of their technical submission. The notes provide important context on when optional CLINs will be utilized.