Barksdale Swimming Pool Maintenance

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive swimming pool maintenance services at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining two pools: a main swimming pool of approximately 272,000 gallons and a children's wading pool of approximately 6,000 gallons. Essential qualifications include having a Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO) license and the ability to perform daily water quality monitoring, chemical treatments, filtration system maintenance, and emergency response services. The performance work statement requires strict compliance with Air Force Manual 48-114 and maintenance of safe, operational pool conditions throughout the swimming season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Interested businesses must submit responses by 3:00 PM CST on May 29, 2025, to Delores Harris, providing detailed information about their capabilities, socio-economic classifications, and SAM registration status.

The contract opportunity is not currently set aside for any specific small business designation, though the sources sought notice indicates potential interest in various socio-economic categories including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed price agreement, with the performance period covering the annual swimming season. Contractors will be expected to perform pre-season and post-season pool preparations, conduct monthly equipment inspections, and complete annual pool cleaning with repainting scheduled every other year. The work will involve maintaining detailed operational logs and meeting stringent performance standards that minimize customer complaints and ensure rapid service restoration. While no specific award value is mentioned, the sources sought notice indicates a size standard of $9 Million under NAICS Code 561790 for maintenance of recreation facilities.