The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking a single source, Magnolia Plumbing, for continued wastewater hauling services. This solicitation, N0016725Q1153, is for the pickup of graywater (laundry and galley water) and blackwater (sewage) from various locations in Maryland and Virginia, with delivery to the NSWCCD Wastewater Laboratory in West Bethesda, MD. The services are crucial for a performance test on a wastewater treatment system. The contract includes a base award of 14 loads and an option for 15 additional loads, each approximately 2,500 gallons. Key requirements for the contractor include specific certifications, specialized equipment for pumping and hose length, ability to thoroughly clean tanks to prevent contamination, and adherence to security protocols for DoD installation access. Deliveries are expected Monday-Friday, 0600-1500, excluding federal holidays. Invoicing must be accurate and timely, with electronic submissions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) as per DFARS clauses. The period of performance for both base and option is one year from the date of award, with the testing periods expected to be 6 weeks and 3 weeks respectively.

The NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo outlines the need for a sole-source acquisition of wastewater hauling services from Magnolia Plumbing, Inc. for testing shipboard wastewater treatment systems. This non-competitive procurement, justified under FAR regulations for simplified acquisition thresholds, is crucial for evaluating a prototype treatment system in FY25 and FY26. Magnolia Plumbing has a proven track record of consistently delivering suitable wastewater, essential for realistic laboratory evaluations. Previous competitive bids identified Magnolia as the only source capable of timely and quality delivery, with other vendors providing unacceptable water that compromised testing. The continuity of using Magnolia for wastewater delivery is vital for ensuring consistency across current and future evaluations, minimizing project delays and maintaining the integrity of the testing process.