Description
The United States Army’s Pacific (VIERN) Office is issuing a multi‑year contract to provide safe drinking water services for the U.S. Virgin Islands. The contract requires the supplier to perform water testing and related services for a minimum of one year, with optional extensions up to a total of five years. Payments are made as a firm‑fixed price per month, with the base period covering a 12‑month term (30 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2027) and subsequent optional periods. The work includes monitoring water quality, testing at multiple sites, and delivering results to the project manager. The contract is restricted to small, minority‑owned businesses and is a U.S. Department of Defense (DPRA) RFQ.
Key points:
- **Start date:** 26 Aug 2026 (issue date)
- **Bid deadline:** 11 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM AST.
- **Base period:** 12 months (30 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2027).
- **Optional periods:** 4 additional 12‑month periods, each with a 30 day extension limit.
- **Payment:** Firm‑fixed monthly rate; total contract amount capped at $19,000,000.
- **Eligibility:** Small business, HUBZone, SDVOS, WOS, WOS/EDWOS, and other U.S. government small‑business designations.
- **Scope:** Water testing across 12 locations, with monitoring of sample collection, analysis, and reporting.
- **Method:** RFQ (Request for Quote) with a “Best Value" approach; technical criteria prioritized over price.
- **Requirements:** Use of WAWM (Web) for invoicing; inclusion of a valid SAM registration; inclusion of a technical approach in the bid.
- **Contact:** 2LT Chandy Baptiste (email and phone).
- **Project Duration:** Up to 5 years.
- **Award/Contracting:** Not specified.
- **Compliance:** All pre‑existing government regulations (FAR, DFAMS) are required.