Combined Synopsis - Solicitation for Commercial Items (IAW FAR 12.603)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FA460825QS059 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2025-06) as of 01 October 2025. This is a set aside for 100% small business and the associated North American Industry Classification (NAICS) number is 562991. The small business size standard is $9.0M.
***NOTICE TO OFFERORS***
The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of quotes. In the event the government cancels this solicitation, the government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. If funds are not available to fund the entire contract value, the Government reserves the right to re-evaluate quotes by unit price per item and issue an award on a SOME, NONE, or ALL basis for each individual item needed
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force (DAF), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), 2d Contracting Squadron (2 CONS), 801 Kenney Avenue, Building 4400, Suite 2301, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), 71110, United States (US).
DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE:
This RFQ solicits bacterial/enzyme drain and sewer treatment services as detailed in Attachment 2, Statement of Work, dated 30 July 2025, and Attachment 3, Price List. Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Under this BPA, the contractor will provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation, material, and other items and services necessary to perform drain and sewer treatment services at Barksdale AFB, LA. Specific requirements for the drain and sewer treatment services are outlined in Attachment 2 and Attachment 3.
Purchase Limitations:
Individual Call Order Limit: No individual call order against this BPA may exceed $25,000.00.
Call Order Definition: For this BPA, a call order is defined as all items and services necessary to perform drain and sewer treatment services outlined in Attachment 3.
Billing: Each call order will be billed in its entirety after the services are rendered. The billing period is defined as per call order.
BPA Dollar Limit: The total dollar limit for BPAs established under solicitation FA460825QS059 is $350,000.00
Period Of Performance:
The period of performance for the BPA established under solicitation FA460825QS059 will vary based on government needs but will not exceed five years from the BPA establishment date or $350,000.00 in total orders, whichever comes first.
Due Date and Time:
- Questions are due by 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT), Tuesday, 10 January 2026, to the Contracting Specialist SSgt Darrell Gomba at darrell.gomba@us.af.mil or the Contracting Officer, Thomas Hutchins, at thomas.hutchins.2@us.af.mil
- Answers will be posted to SAM.gov on or around Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
- Quotes are requested by 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT), Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
IMPORTANT (MUST READ):
- This solicitation is subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Quoters should carefully review the attached Wage Determination. While the Wage Determination may contain language referencing the implementation of Executive Order 14026 (Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), the application of Executive Order 14026 and its implementing regulations under this contract are governed by the FAR.
As of the date of this solicitation, Federal Acquisition Regulation FAC Number 2025-06, effective October 1, 2025, has not issued any amendments to FAR clause 52.222-55. Therefore, FAR clause 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026, as currently in effect under the FAR, will be incorporated into any resulting contract.
Although Executive Order 14026 has been rescinded, implementing language and regulations rescinding FAR 52.222-55 have not been issued. Therefore, FAR 52.222-55 remains in full force and effect until formally modified or rescinded through the FAR.
Quoters are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable FAR clauses, including, but not limited to, FAR clause 52.222-55, as currently in effect. Any inconsistency between the attached Wage Determination and the requirements of FAR clause 52.222-55 shall be resolved in favor of the FAR clause.
By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, the quoter acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this information.
- Quoters must complete Attachment 3 - Bid Schedule accurately, adhering strictly to the specified unit of measure for each item; quotes not using the prescribed unit of measure will be deemed non-responsive.
- The provisions FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this acquisition. For additional instructions and evaluation information, please see attachment 1.
Quotes shall be submitted in electronic format and emailed to Darrell.gomba@us.af.mil than the solicitation due date and time. Email is the required method; however, it is the contractor's responsibility to follow up with the listed POC to ensure their quote was received on time. Since the Government anticipates award will be based on initial responses, vendors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response.
BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: Award will be based on price/technical to determine best value.
The following attachments are applicable to this RFQ:
Attachment 1, Provisions and Clauses
Attachment 2, Statement of Work, dated 30 January 2025
Attachment 3, Price List
Attachment 4, Wage Determination 2015-5191, Rev 29
Points of Contact (POCs):
- SSgt Darrell Gomba, Contracting Specialist, at (318) 456-3538 or email darrell.gomba@us.af.mil
- Thomas Hutchins, Contracting Officer, (318) 456-3729 or email thomas.hutchins.2@us.af.mil
Background
This solicitation is issued by the Department of the Air Force (DAF), specifically the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), through the 2d Contracting Squadron (2 CONS) at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
The purpose of this RFQ is to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for bacterial/enzyme drain and sewer treatment services, which are essential for maintaining operational efficiency at the base. This contract aims to ensure that all necessary services are provided to keep drains clear and functioning properly.
Work Details
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform bacterial/enzyme drain maintenance utilizing injection pumps at Barksdale AFB.
Specific tasks include:
1. Provide and install bacterial/enzyme injection pump.
2. Service injection stations as needed.
3. Ensure a minimum of 160 billion live bacteria are dosed daily.
4. Replenish bacterial/enzymes as needed.
The contractor must also ensure no damage occurs to government property during operations and must remove all debris from the site by the end of each workday. Quality assurance standards must be adhered to, with thorough documentation provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Additionally, a preapproved price list must be maintained and updated annually.
Period of Performance
The period of performance for this BPA will vary based on government needs but will not exceed five years from the establishment date or $350,000 in total orders, whichever comes first.
Place of Performance
Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
