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October 2023 • The Open Source Research (TOSR Co.)

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Custodial Services for the 99th Readiness Division in Alexandria, VA (VA002) at the MG Albert C. Lieber US Army Reserve Center (USARC)

The current Federal Business Opportunity (W15QKN-24-Q-5015) under NAICS: 561720 is for the upcoming second iteration of this contract Custodial Services for the 99th Readiness Division in Alexandria, VA (VA002) at the MG Albert C. Lieber USARC.  The procurement is out of the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command (AMC), Army Contracting Command (ACC).  This procurement is out of the Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey (W6QK ACC-PICA)  The Sources Sought Notice does not list any Set-Aside information.  . The Place of Performance is MG Albert C. Lieber US Army Reserve Center (USARC) at 6901 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310.

The period of performance will be a five-year contract containing 1 base year plus 4-1 year options. There has been one posting related to the current procurement, There was the original Sources Sought notice.

Current W15QKN-24-Q-5015 Sources Sought Notice (sam.gov)

  • Posted: October 18, 2023
  • Projected RFP Release: November 1, 2023

Point of Contact:

Scope:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide custodial services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS)

except as those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all local, state and federal regulations.

Current Incumbent:

The following incumbent contract resulted from Solicitation W15QKN-18-Q-1100:

Purchase Order W15QKN-19-P-1005 to M & WR Cleaning Contractors, Inc. for $101,195.40 $101,195.40 on November 09, 2018.

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $101,195.45.  There is a total of 5 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov record

The most recent contract posting was Purchase Order Modification P00004 on November 08, 2022. This was listed as a Change Order for this specific task order with a value of $20,239.08. The listed Description of Requirement is “FINAL OY4 for 12 months of continued custodial services being performed MG Albert C. Lieber USARC located in Alexandria, VA002 on behalf of the 99th RD.”

Other Related Procurement Links:

2023 Sources Sought

2023 Draft PWS – Custodial Level 1 – FY 24.pdf

VA002_Custodial_Map.pdf

Artificial Intelligence Applications Answer:

ChatGPT (v. 3.5) Response:

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, I do not have specific information about custodial services for the 99th Readiness Division in Alexandria, VA. The 99th Readiness Division, part of the U.S. Army Reserve, may contract with various vendors or service providers for custodial services, but I do not have access to real-time or specific contract information.

If you are looking for information about custodial services for this division, I would recommend contacting the 99th Readiness Division directly or checking their official website for any relevant announcements or contacts related to procurement and services. Additionally, you can contact the relevant government agency or procurement department in Alexandria, VA, for information about contracts and vendors providing custodial services in the area.

Please note that details and contacts may have changed since my last update in September 2021, so it’s essential to verify information from official and up-to-date sources.

Google Bard Response:

The 99th Readiness Division is a United States Army Reserve unit headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. It is responsible for providing logistic and administrative support for nearly 45,000 Army Reserve Soldiers living and serving throughout the Northeastern United States.

Custodial services for the 99th Readiness Division are provided by a contract with a commercial cleaning company. The company is responsible for cleaning all of the division’s facilities, including its headquarters building, armories, and training centers. The company also provides janitorial services for the division’s equipment, such as vehicles and weapons.

The custodial services contract is awarded through a competitive bidding process. The contract is typically for a period of one to three years. The company that is awarded the contract must meet all of the division’s requirements, including its cleaning standards and security requirements.

The custodial services contract is essential to the operation of the 99th Readiness Division. The division’s facilities must be clean and well-maintained in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for its Soldiers and employees. The custodial services contract also helps the division to save money by outsourcing its cleaning needs to a professional company.

In addition to the custodial services contract, the 99th Readiness Division also has a staff of in-house custodial workers. These workers are responsible for cleaning the division’s smaller facilities, such as its recruiting offices and family readiness centers. The in-house custodial workers also provide support to the commercial cleaning company by performing tasks such as emptying trash cans and restocking restrooms.

The 99th Readiness Division is committed to providing a clean and well-maintained environment for its Soldiers, employees, and visitors. The custodial services contract and the in-house custodial staff play an important role in achieving this goal.

Here are some of the specific custodial services that are provided to the 99th Readiness Division:

  • Daily cleaning of all facilities, including offices, training centers, and armories
  • Janitorial services for equipment, such as vehicles and weapons
  • Floor waxing and polishing
  • Window cleaning
  • Carpet cleaning
  • Upholstery cleaning
  • Restroom cleaning and disinfecting
  • Trash removal
  • Recycling
  • Pest control

The custodial services contract also includes provisions for emergency cleaning services. For example, if there is a spill or other accident at one of the division’s facilities, the custodial company is responsible for cleaning it up immediately.

The 99th Readiness Division is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its Soldiers, employees, and visitors. The custodial services contract and the in-house custodial staff play an important role in achieving this goal.

 

The information provided in this Federal Government Contracting Opportunity was obtained through open research utilizing open Federal Government procurement websites.  The information must be accessible to all in order to appear in this information piece.

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Operations & Maintenance and Long-Term Monitoring Services at Joint Base Cape Cod

The current Federal Business Opportunity (W912WJ-23-X-0015) under NAICS: 562910 is for the upcoming third iteration of this contract Operations & Maintenance and Long-Term Monitoring Services at Joint Base Cape Cod, Buzzards Bay.  The procurement is out of the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army, United States Corps of Engineers (USACE), North Atlantic Division, New England District (W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND).  The Sources Sought Notice lists this procurement as 8(a) Set-Aside.  This is a change from the Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Place of Performance is Buzzards Bay, Ma 02542. 

The resulting contract will be a Single Award Task Order (SATOC). The total contract capacity will be $24,000,000.00.  The period of performance will be a five-year contract.  

There have been eight postings related to the current procurement, There was the original Sources Sought notice plus seen updates to include the current posting.

  • Current W912WJ-23-X-0015 Updated Sources Sought Notice (sam.gov) Notice Posted: January 27, 2022
  • Original Sources Sought Notice Posted: November 29, 2022
  • Most Recent Sources Sought Notice Update Posted: October 12, 2023
  • Projected RFP Release: December 1, 2023

 Point of Contact:

Primary POC: Tyler Maryak, tyler.s.maryak@usace.army.mil, 978-318-8049

Scope

  • Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of groundwater treatment facilities.
  • Long-Term Monitoring (LTM) of groundwater.
  • Aquifer hydraulic monitoring.
  • Exploratory soil drilling and well installation.
  •  Military Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) clearance supporting exploratory soil drilling and well installation.
  • Laboratory analysis, data validation, and environmental database entry.
  • Reporting (e.g., periodic data reports; five-year review).
  •  Miscellaneous building and road maintenance.

Current Incumbent:

The following incumbent contract resulted from Solicitation W912WJ-18-R-0002:

 

Contract W912WJ-18-D-0008 to Koman Government Solutions, LLC for $22,500,000.00 on July 23, 2018.

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $15,298,823.98.  There is a total of 19 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov record

The most recent contract posting was Task Order W912WJ-19-F-0137 Modification P00004 on October 26, 2022. This was listed as a Change Order for this specific task order with a value of $2,871,571.10.

FPDS P00004 Modification Entry

Prior Incumbent (As identified at the time of posting):

The following incumbent contract resulted from the Solicitation W912WJ-12-R-0001:

Contract W912WJ-12-D-0003 to Watermark Environmental, Inc. for $24,000,000.00 on April 5, 2012.

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $23,846,178.90.  There is a total of 47 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov record

The most recent contract posting was Task Order W912WJ-19-F-0137 Modification P00004 on October 26, 2022. This was listed as a Change Order for this specific task order with a value of $2,871,571.10.

FPDS Modification Entry

Other Related Procurement Links:

2022 Original Sources Sought

W912WJ-12-R-0001 Award Notice

W912WJ-12-R-000 Updated Solicitation

Artificial Intelligence Applications Answer:

ChatGPT (v. 3.5) Response:

Operations & Maintenance and Long-Term Monitoring Services at Joint Base Cape Cod, Buzzards Bay, involve the ongoing management and maintenance of various infrastructure and environmental systems at the base. This includes groundwater cleanup and monitoring, facility upkeep, and environmental remediation efforts. The Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) is a joint-use military base that houses multiple commands and requires ongoing support and maintenance [1].

Key points about these services include:

Environmental Remediation: Operations and maintenance services often involve environmental cleanup and remediation efforts. This can include the operation and maintenance of treatment plants for groundwater cleanup, ensuring that remediation objectives are met [4].

Long-Term Groundwater Monitoring: The services may also include long-term groundwater monitoring to assess the effectiveness of cleanup measures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards [5].

Facility Maintenance: In addition to environmental aspects, maintenance services at JBCC encompass the upkeep of various facilities and infrastructure to ensure they are in proper working condition.

Support for Military Commands: JBCC is home to multiple military commands, and these services are essential to support their missions and ensure the base operates efficiently and safely [3].

Contract Opportunities: These services may be offered through contracts, with various organizations providing support for the base’s operational and maintenance needs [2].

Environmental Health and Safety: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) plays a significant role in supporting the missions of Base Cape Cod and tenant commands, including monitoring and ensuring environmental compliance [8].

These services are crucial for maintaining the functionality, safety, and environmental responsibility of Joint Base Cape Cod.

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Google Bard Response:

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Long-Term Monitoring (LTM) services at Joint Base Cape Cod, Buzzards Bay are essential to protecting human health and the environment, while also supporting the military mission.

O&M services include:

  • Inspecting and maintaining environmental remediation systems
  • Conducting routine monitoring and sampling
  • Responding to environmental emergencies

LTM services include:

  • Monitoring the effectiveness of environmental remediation systems
  • Tracking the movement of contaminants in the environment
  • Identifying and addressing new environmental risks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New England District is responsible for contracting for O&M and LTM services at Joint Base Cape Cod. The current contract is held by KOMAN Government Solutions, LLC (KGS), an 8(a) subsidiary of the Natives of Kodiak, an Alaska Native Corporation. KGS has been providing O&M and LTM services at Joint Base Cape Cod since 2018.

O&M and LTM services at Joint Base Cape Cod are particularly important due to the base’s history of environmental contamination. The base has been used for military training and operations for over 100 years, and during that time a variety of contaminants have been released into the environment, including petroleum products, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals.

The USACE and KGS are working together to clean up the environmental contamination at Joint Base Cape Cod and to protect human health and the environment. O&M and LTM services play a critical role in these efforts.

Here are some specific examples of O&M and LTM activities that are conducted at Joint Base Cape Cod:

  • O&M:
    • Inspecting and maintaining groundwater treatment systems
    • Conducting routine monitoring of groundwater, surface water, and soil
    • Responding to environmental emergencies, such as oil spills
  • LTM:
    • Monitoring the effectiveness of groundwater treatment systems
    • Tracking the movement of contaminants in the groundwater plume
    • Identifying and addressing new environmental risks, such as the impact of climate change on sea level rise

O&M and LTM services at Joint Base Cape Cod are essential to protecting human health and the environment, while also supporting the military mission. The USACE and KGS are committed to providing high-quality O&M and LTM services at the base.

The information provided in this Federal Government Contracting Opportunity was obtained through open research utilizing open Federal Government procurement websites.  The information must be accessible to all in order to appear in this information piece.

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Radiological Contaminants Multiple Award Contract III (RADMAC III), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)

The current Federal Business Opportunity (N62473-23-R-1209) under NAICS: 562910 is for the upcoming third iteration of this contract named Radiological Contaminants Multiple Award Contract (RADMAC).  The procurement is out of the Department of Defense (DOD), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Pacific Command (NAVFAC Pacific CMD), NAVFAC Southwest SW subcommand, with the Office listed NAVFAC Southwest that was publicly posted.  The Pre-Solicitation Notice lists this procurement as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. The Place of Performances are listed for the installations in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and other installations within the NAVFAC area of responsibility.  The resulting contracts will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ), and multiple award contracts.  

The term is listed as Each basic contract will contain a base period of two (2) years and two (2) optional three (3) year ordering periods. Large business concerns are required to submit a subcontracting plan prior to award of the contract.

There have been five postings related to the current procurement, One Special Notice and 4 Presolicitation Notices (including updates). The most recent posting was an Updated Presolicitation Notice on September 21, 2023, to provide answers to questions.  The Request for Proposal projected release date is October 10, 2023.

Current N62473-23-R-1209 Updated Presolicitation Notice (sam.gov):

  • Special Notice Posted: January 27, 2022
  • Presolicitation Notice Posted: August 21, 2023
  • Most Recent Presolicitation Notice Update Posted: September 21, 2023
  • Projected RFP Release: October 10, 2023

Point of Contact:

Current Incumbent:

The following incumbent contract resulted from Solicitation N62473-15-R-0811 awarded on March 14, 2017:

Contract: N62473-17-D-0005 to Gilbane Federal Services 1655 Grant St., Floor 12 Concord, CA 94520 POC: Arvind Acharya; Email: aacharya@gilbaneco.com Phone: 510-719-6858

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $134,962,045.85.  There is a total of 90 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov Record

Contract: N62473-17-D-0006 to CB and I Federal Services LLC 1725 Duke St., Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 POC: Ulrika Messer; Email: Ulrika.messer@cbifederalservices.com Phone: 619-446-4529

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $115,487,271.62.  There is a total of 104 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov Record

Contract: N62473-17-D-0007 to AECOM-Energy Solutions JV (A-EST) 401 West A St., Suite 1200 San Diego, CA 92101 POC: Steve Tsai; Email: steve.tsai@aecom.com Phone: 858-812-5209

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $4,841,564.87.  There is a total of 31 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov Record

Contract: N62473-17-D-0008 to Tetra Tech EC, Inc. 1230 Columbia St., Ste. 750 San Diego, CA 92101 POC: Kent Weingardt; Email: kent.weingardt@tetratech.com Phone: 619-471-3532

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $5,000.  There is a total of two (2) posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov Record

Contract: N62473-17-D-0009 to AMEC FW Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc. 751 Arbor Way, Ste 180 Blue Bell, PA 19422-1972 POC: Eric Reitter; Email: eric.reitter@amecfw.com Phone: 978-467-5757

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $10,877,172.77.  There is a total of 28 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov Record

Contract: N62473-17-D-0011 to ECC Insight Philotechnics, LLC 1240 Bayshore Highway, Ste. 326 Burlingame, CA 94010 POC: Manjiv Vohra; Email: mvohra@ecc.net

The Total of all posted contract actions to date for this contract is $ 19,710,564.07.  There is a total of 31 posted actions which includes the initial award.

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov Record

 

The 2015 procurement listed the aggregate value of task orders issued under the resulting contract(s) shall not exceed $240,000,000

Prior Contracts:

The following incumbent contract resulted from Solicitation N62473-09-R-0201 awarded on May 05, 2010:

Contract N62473-10-D-4009 to Aptim Federal Services (Formerly Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure) with a Las Date to Order of 04/30/20217 and a Base and All Options Value of $136,833,371.72

FPDS Search

USASpending.gov Record

The total of all 375 reported contract actions in FPDS is $136,199,342.06

Prior Postings (Click Links to Access):

2019 Original J&A

N62473-15-R-0811 Award Notice

N62473-15-R-0811 Q&A

N62473-15-R-0811 Original Presolicitation

N62473-15-R-0811 Special Notice

N6247310D4009 Task Order 0046 Draft Work Plan

Artificial Intelligence Applications Answers:

ChatGPT (v. 3.5) Response:

The Radiological Contaminants Multiple Award Contract (RADMAC) is a contract awarded by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for environmental remediation services related to radiological contaminants at Navy and Marine Corps installations. While the search results did not provide extensive details about RADMAC, it is clear that this contract is focused on addressing radiological contamination issues.

Here is a summary of what we know:

RADMAC is a contract awarded by NAVFAC for environmental remediation services involving radiological contaminants [6].

The contract may involve services such as investigative actions, remedial actions, and other activities related to radiological contamination cleanup [8].

RADMAC contracts may have multiple awardees, allowing different firms to compete for task orders related to radiological contamination remediation [6].

NAVFAC has periodically awarded multiple-award contracts for environmental remediation services related to radiological contaminants, suggesting the importance of addressing this issue at Navy and Marine Corps installations [9].

While more specific details about the RADMAC contract may be available through official government sources, this information provides an overview of its purpose and scope within the context of environmental remediation for radiological contaminants.

ChatGPT Sources (Free and open versions.  Websites may require subscription to view detailed information):

  • 6 – GovTribe
  • 8 – HigherGov
  • 9 – Facebook

Google Bard Response:

The Radiological Contaminants Multiple Award Contract (RADMAC II) is a $240 million contract awarded by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) in April 2017 to six companies:

  • Aecom-Atkins Joint Venture
  • Bechtel National, Inc.
  • Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
  • Tetra Tech EC
  • URS Corporation
  • Waste Management Federal Services, Inc.

The contract supports environmental remediation of radiological contaminants at various Navy and Marine Corps installations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and other locations throughout the United States. RADMAC II is a follow-on contract to RADMAC I, in which the same companies provided technical services for the Navy’s remediation programs in California and Washington.

Under RADMAC II, the contractors can compete for task orders to perform a variety of services, including:

  • Radiological investigations, surveys, and sampling analysis
  • Pilot and treatability studies
  • Operations and maintenance
  • Remediation
  • Other related activities associated with returning sites to safe use

The contract has a five-year base period with four option years, and the total value of the contract could reach $240 million if all options are exercised.

The RADMAC II contract is important because it helps the Navy to clean up radiological contamination at its facilities. This contamination can come from a variety of sources, including past military operations, nuclear research and development, and the use of radioactive materials in medical and industrial applications.

The Navy is committed to protecting human health and the environment, and the RADMAC II contract is a key part of its efforts to clean up radiological contamination at its facilities.

Bard AI Sources (Free and open versions.  Websites may require subscription to view detailed information):

The information provided in this Federal Government Contracting Opportunity was obtained through open research utilizing open Federal Government procurement websites.  The information must be accessible to all in order to appear in this information piece.