FY 2026 Potable Water Sampling Services
ID: 15B50226Q00000011Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC BEAUMONTBEAUMONT, TX, 77705, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- WATER QUALITY (B533)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/794d929bdd5b4917bfd65ab6c5dfaec7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCC Beaumont, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Potable Water Sampling Services under Solicitation Number 15B50226Q00000011. This procurement is a total small business set-aside and requires contractors to perform various water quality tests, including monthly coliform monitoring and quarterly nitrate analysis, from November 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The services are critical for ensuring the safety and quality of potable water, which is essential for the health and well-being of inmates and staff. Interested parties must submit their offers by October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, and direct all communications to the primary contact, Dillon Tydlacka, at dtydlacka@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dillon Tydlacka
    dtydlacka@bop.gov
    Celeste Valderas
    cvalderas@bop.gov
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    Instructions to Offerors - PWS.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont, issued Solicitation No. 15B50226Q00000011 for Potable Water Supply (PWS) Sampling. This 100% small business set-aside opportunity requires contractors to be registered in SAM with NAICS code 221310. Offers are due by October 27, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. CT, and must be emailed to dtydlacka@bop.gov and cvalderas@bop.gov. The government intends to award a single firm fixed-price contract based on best value, considering price and past performance. Required submission documents include specific pages of the solicitation, completed Standard Form-1449, Section 1 with unit prices, and Section 4 (Representations and Certifications). A bid bond (SF-24) is required for bids over $150,000, and must be mailed with a wet signature and seal by the bid closing time. All communications must be in writing to the Contracting Officer, Dillon Tydlacka.
    RFQ 15B50226Q00000011.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), FCC Beaumont, issued Solicitation Number 15B50226Q00000011 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Potable Water Supply (PWS) Sampling Services. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 221310 with a size standard of $41M. The solicitation, issued on October 16, 2025, requires offers by October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT. The period of performance for services is from November 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, at the FCC Beaumont facility in Texas. The document outlines various FAR clauses, Department of Justice (DOJ) specific clauses, and personnel security requirements. Key DOJ clauses address contractor privacy, personnel security, responses to workplace violence, continuity of performance during emergencies, and security of department information and systems. Contractors must comply with strict rules regarding access to Privacy Act information, safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII), data breach reporting, and records management. Personnel are subject to background investigations and identity proofing, with specific citizenship and residency requirements. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is Logan Rogers.
    SF24-23a.pdf
    Standard Form 24 (SF 24) is a bid bond form used for federal government solicitations, including construction, supplies, or services, as prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.228(a). This form ensures that if a principal's bid is accepted, they will execute the necessary contractual documents and provide required bonds, or else compensate the government for any increased procurement costs. The bond outlines the obligations of both the principal and surety(ies) to the United States of America. It details conditions under which the obligation becomes void, primarily upon the principal's timely execution of contracts and bonds post-bid acceptance. The form also addresses surety liability, co-surety arrangements, and provisions for extensions of bid acceptance time, with specific instructions for completion, including requirements for corporate and individual sureties, seals, and signatures. It emphasizes adherence to the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties for corporations.
    Site Drawings.pdf
    SOW.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) at FCC Beaumont, TX, is seeking a contractor for Public Water System (PWS) Sampling from November 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for various water quality tests, including monthly coliform monitoring, daily disinfectant residual checks, triennial lead and copper sampling, weekly mono-chloramine and free ammonia tests, quarterly nitrate and nitrite analysis, quarterly analyzer calibrations, and monthly dead-end flushing. Work hours are flexible but require coordination for off-hours tasks. Security clearances, adherence to safety regulations, and strict protocols regarding inmate interaction and electronic devices are mandatory. The contractor must submit test reports, repair proposals, and invoices within 15 days of completion.
    Wage Determination 15-5217.txt
    This document outlines wage determinations for service contracts in Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties, Texas, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025, depending on contract award dates and renewals. The document details hourly wage rates for various occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and maintenance roles. It also covers fringe benefits such as health & welfare, vacation, and holidays. Special provisions include night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. A conformance process is described for unlisted occupations, requiring contractors to propose classifications and wage rates for approval by the Wage and Hour Division.
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