13 ATF Life Support Area - March ARB

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive life support area services at March Air Reserve Base in California. The contractor must supply all equipment, personnel, facilities, and maintenance required to establish and operate a life support area supporting 260 personnel, including 14 latrines with handwashing stations, 2 40-foot dumpsters, 2 500-gallon potable water buffaloes, and 11 workspace facilities ranging from 250-700 square feet. Each workspace tent must be weather-resistant and equipped with environmental control units, generators, electrical systems, interior and exterior lighting, and appropriate furnishings. The contractor must provide a dedicated site manager available from 6 AM to 6 PM with 24-hour on-call support, ensuring 6-hour response times for maintenance issues and 12-hour corrective maintenance capabilities. The solicitation will be evaluated on a best value determination basis, considering total price, technical understanding of the Performance Work Statement, and past performance. The deadline for submitting quotes is July 9, 2025, with questions and answers already published on July 2, 2025.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) participants, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The contract covers a 16-day operational period from July 26 to August 10, 2025, with setup beginning July 27, exercise operations from August 1-8, and complete teardown by August 10. The life support area must accommodate 260 personnel with 11 specialized workspace tents including Emergency Operations Centers, communications relief facilities, and Mortuary Affairs/Casualty Collection Points. All work will be performed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California, with strict base access and security protocols requiring comprehensive contractor vetting and identification processes. The Performance Work Statement has been updated from the original June 24, 2025 version to a revised July 2, 2025 version, affecting setup, site management, maintenance, and teardown requirements.