48 CES Wastewater Plant SCADA System

The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron (48 CES) at RAF Lakenheath is seeking a contractor to install a modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for their wastewater treatment plant and network of lift stations. The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa requires this upgrade to replace outdated monitoring and control systems that lack remote access functionality and are prone to delayed fault detection. The project aims to enhance system visibility, support automated alarm notifications, enable remote operation, and improve overall reliability and responsiveness of the base's wastewater utility systems. The government will evaluate proposals based on price and technical capability, specifically focusing on how proposed solutions meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. The original response deadline was September 19, 2025, but has been extended via Amendment 0001 to September 23, 2025 at 14:00 GMT, with quotes to be submitted via email to specified contracting officers. Technical documentation is limited to 20 pages maximum.

This solicitation operates under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract structure with no set-aside designation, falling under NAICS code 334512 for Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing. The contract requires completion of all equipment delivery, installation, and system validation within 90 calendar days of award, with specific milestones including project kickoff within 30 days, fiber cable installation by day 45, and physical component installation by day 55. The work involves upgrading servers and computers to Windows 11 compatibility, installing monitoring screens, implementing radio-link communications between the main treatment works and five remote lift stations, and establishing fiber and radio communication links. Performance will take place at RAF Lakenheath in Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom, with work hours restricted to 08:00-17:00 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must provide a one-year limited warranty and up to 8 hours of comprehensive on-site training while complying with DoD and RAF Lakenheath's physical and cybersecurity policies.