Cannon AFB - Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plant
ID: FA485526R0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4855 27 SOCONS LGCCANNON AFB, NM, 88103-5321, USA

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

PSC

OPERATION OF SEWAGE AND WASTE FACILITIES (M1ND)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f00bb4f15d5a41ab82595aa9a28ce9cc/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron, is seeking proposals for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) at Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) in New Mexico. This procurement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires comprehensive non-personal services, including management, tools, supplies, equipment, and certified personnel to ensure 24/7 operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the WWTP, which has a capacity of approximately 1.5 million gallons per day. Proposals must demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with a focus on technical and past performance factors being significantly more important than price. Interested vendors should submit their proposals by January 7, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. MST, and are encouraged to attend site visits scheduled for December 4 and 11, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Karina Bala at karina.bala@us.af.mil or Iris Rangel Bermudez at iris.rangel_bermudez.1@us.af.mil.

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    Attachment 1 - WWTP Performance Work Statement dated 11-21-25.pdf
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    Attachment 1 WWTP Performance Work Statement dated Nov 26 2025.pdf
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    Attachment 2 - Price Proposal Worksheet.xlsx
    This document outlines the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, identified by solicitation number FA4855-15-R-XXXX. It details non-personal services required for the plant's operation over three distinct periods: a base year from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, Option Year 1 (OY1) from March 1, 2027, to February 29, 2028, and Option Year 2 (OY2) from March 1, 2028, to February 28, 2029. For each period, the document lists specific Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for services such as Operations and Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Additional External Lab Testing, and Corrective Maintenance Repair and Replacement. Each service is quantified in monthly units, with unit prices and total amounts currently listed as $0.00, indicating that this is an estimate template where costs are yet to be filled in. The document explicitly states that no additional CLINs or formula changes are to be made.
    Attachment 3 - PPIF.pdf
    The Past and Present Performance Information Form (PPIF) is a three-page document used by the U.S. Air Force (FA485526R0001) to evaluate contractor performance. It collects general contractor and project information, respondent details, and contact information for submitting the completed survey. The core of the form involves rating contractor performance across 21 criteria, such as management, quality control, adherence to schedules, and cooperation with government personnel. Ratings range from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory, with a "Neutral" option, and require narrative explanations for "Marginal" or "Unsatisfactory" scores. The form also asks if the contractor received cure/show cause notices, if the evaluator would award another contract, and if the contractor is rated in CPARS, with a section for remarks. This document serves to inform future contracting decisions by providing a structured evaluation of past performance.
    Attachment 4 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf
    The document, FA485526R0001, outlines essential clauses and instructions for federal government contracts, particularly for commercial products and services. It emphasizes unique item identification and valuation (IUID) for delivered items, specifying marking, serialization, and reporting requirements, especially for items exceeding $5,000 or those with specific warranty or management needs. The IUID system ensures traceability and accountability within the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. Furthermore, the document details electronic invoicing procedures via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), including access, training, submission methods, and routing data, reinforcing the mandatory use of electronic systems for payment requests and receiving reports. It incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, addressing critical areas such as whistleblower rights, prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment, Buy American Act compliance, small business utilization, equal opportunity, environmental protection, and restrictions on foreign purchases. The document also provides guidance on cost or pricing data requirements when only one offer is received and outlines the evaluation factors for commercial product and service offers, including technical capability, past performance, and price. Additionally, it specifies flow-down requirements for certain clauses to subcontracts, ensuring compliance throughout the supply chain.
    Attachment 5 - Wage Determination.pdf
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5457, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific New Mexico counties (Curry, Lea, Quay, Roosevelt, Union). It details two primary executive orders: EO 14026, requiring $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into or renewed after January 30, 2022, and EO 13658, mandating $13.30 per hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, not subsequently renewed. The document also specifies health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. It includes provisions for night and Sunday pay differentials for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. The conformance process for unlisted job classifications is also thoroughly described, emphasizing the use of the “Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations” for proper classification and wage rate determination.
    Combo Solicitation WWTP Nov 26 2025.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (AFSOC), is soliciting proposals (RFP FA485526R0001) for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, from 2026 to 2029. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside requires vendors to provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, certified personnel, and labor for 24/7 WWTP services, including preventative maintenance, sampling, waste disposal, and environmental compliance, with a capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day. Proposals, due by January 7, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. MST, must include a technical capability plan (staffing, maintenance, environmental compliance), past performance information, and a detailed price proposal. A site visit is scheduled for December 4, 2025. Technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price in the evaluation.
    Combo Solicitation- WWTP Dec 2 2025.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force's 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) FA485526R0001 for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, from 2026-2029. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside requires comprehensive services, including management, tools, supplies, equipment, and certified personnel to ensure 24/7 operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Proposals, due by January 7, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. MST, must include a Technical Capability (Staffing, Maintenance, and Environmental Compliance Plans), Past Performance, and Price. Technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price for this firm-fixed-price contract. Site visits are scheduled for December 4 and 11, 2025.
    Combo Solicitation- WWTP Nov 21 2025.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (AFSOC), is soliciting proposals for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, from 2026-2029. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks non-personal services for 24/7 WWTP operations, including preventative and corrective maintenance, sampling, laboratory analysis, waste disposal, and environmental compliance. Proposals must include technical capability (staffing, maintenance, and environmental compliance plans), past performance information (references and CPARS), and pricing. Technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price. A site visit is scheduled for December 4, 2025, with questions due by December 17, 2025, and proposals by January 7, 2026.
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