Purchase a Culligan Commercial Water Softener System

The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base is seeking to procure a Culligan CTM 450-PF Duplex Commercial Water Softener System through a brand name-only solicitation. The specific procurement requires a water softener with fiber reinforced polyester tank construction, 30 cubic feet of 10% crosslinked chlorine resistance resin media, and additional technical specifications detailed in the solicitation documents. This full and open competition is targeted at small businesses, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror who can provide the exact specified product. Evaluation criteria will focus equally on technical acceptability and price/delivery considerations. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and adhere to the NAICS code 312112, which has a size standard of 1,100 employees. Quotes are due by December 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST, with a proposal submission deadline that allows vendors approximately three weeks to prepare their responses.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this contract opportunity. The procurement is for one Culligan CTM-450-PF Duplex Commercial Softener System, to be delivered to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The contract will be executed on a firm-fixed-price basis, with FOB destination delivery required by February 15, 2025. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract involves the purchase of a commercial water softener system. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 4620 for water distillation and industrial water equipment. Contractors should note that the delivery timeline is relatively short, with the required delivery date set for February 15, 2025, which suggests the government has an immediate operational need for this water softener system.