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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Open Sources used as reference:
- [1] – HigherGov (Free version)
- [2] – RFP Mart (Free version)
- [3] – https://www.massnationalguard.org/JBCC/
- [4] – https://www.massnationalguard.org/JBCC/afcee-documents/jbcc_cleanup_update_092619.pdf
- [5] – https://www.massnationalguard.org/JBCC/afcee-documents/5-year-review-091918.pdf
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.
