INCLINOMETER READINGS SERVICES
ID: F4D3D15148AW02Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

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Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide inclinometer reading services at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The contractor will be responsible for conducting readings at 13 existing inclinometers to monitor road stability, performing these readings twice during the Base Year, and submitting detailed reports signed by a licensed geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist. This contract is crucial for maintaining road stability, which is essential for mission-critical operations at the base. Interested parties should contact Quintin Day at quintin.day@spaceforce.mil or TSgt Mark Wheeler at mark.wheeler.10@spaceforce.mil for further information, with the performance period commencing 15 days post-award under a Firm-Fixed Price contract structure.

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    The Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) is initiating a contract for inclinometer readings at Honda Ridge and CDT Access Roads, as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary resources, including labor and equipment, to conduct readings at 13 existing inclinometers that monitor road stability, which is essential for mission-critical support. The contractor is required to perform initial readings twice in the first contract year, followed by annual readings thereafter. Reports detailing findings must be submitted within ten business days of readings, signed by a licensed geologist or engineer. Additionally, the contractor's personnel must adhere to security regulations and present a professional appearance. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price, with a performance period beginning 15 days post-award. The contract emphasizes adherence to industry standards and regulations, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the term of service. Overall, this contract aims to maintain road stability at VSFB to ensure operational readiness and reliability for various governmental operations.
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