The Environmental Sampling, Analysis, and Monitoring (ESAM) Plan for drinking water at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, outlines the procedures for monitoring water quality. It adheres to the Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and includes measures outlined by the State of New Mexico and Air Force guidelines. The base's water distribution system serves a population of approximately 13,000, primarily utilizing groundwater and city water supply.
The monitoring plan details requirements for various contaminants, including bacteriological, inorganic, organic, nitrates/nitrites, lead, and copper, which are sampled at specified intervals. Unique Air Force requirements include routine monitoring at childcare facilities for lead contamination. Additionally, the plan includes protocols for analytical methods, and quality assurance, and addresses responses to violations of maximum contaminant levels.
Holloman AFB has shifted to groundwater sources post-2012 Little Bear Forest fire, emphasizing the importance of rigorous sampling and analysis to ensure safe drinking water. Proper handling, transportation, and chain-of-custody procedures for samples are critical, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This document reflects the Air Force's commitment to maintaining high drinking water safety standards while responding effectively to environmental changes and potential contamination risks.
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for a contractor to conduct drinking water testing at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB). Services include analysis of water samples as mandated by the State of New Mexico and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), following specified schedules and methods. The contractor must contract with an EPA-approved laboratory for unregulated contaminants and ensure compliance with EPA standards and New Mexico's Quality Control Assurance Plan. Responsibilities include providing necessary sampling materials and reporting analytical results promptly to both the 49 Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight and the New Mexico Environmental Department. The contractor is also responsible for submitting results to the EPA and the New Mexico Drinking Water Bureau, alongside maintaining current state laboratory certification. Invalid tests resulting from shipping or laboratory errors will not be compensated. The contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price agreement with an initial base period and four option periods. This SOW reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining high water quality standards and regulatory compliance at Holloman AFB.