San Tank Cleaning and Sanitization

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive cleaning and sanitization of sanitary tanks aboard a submarine located in Groton, Connecticut. The solicitation (N3904025Q2921) requires cleaning three tanks: Tank No. 1 (1,850 gallons), Tank No. 2 (2,350 gallons), and an optional Tank No. 3 (800 gallons), which contain human waste, kitchen waste, and wastewater. Contractors must be U.S.-owned, employ U.S. citizens, obtain Marine Chemist certification, and provide their own equipment and personal protective gear. The work involves pressure washing, debris removal, sanitization with sodium hypochlorite solution, and bacteriological testing to meet specific cleanliness standards. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with quotes due by March 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562998 with a $16.5 million size standard, targeting contractors specializing in miscellaneous waste management services. The period of performance spans approximately three months, from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with core work hours at the New London location from 0700-1530 daily. Contractors must comply with strict environmental and safety regulations, including confined space atmospheric testing, proper ventilation during cleaning, and appropriate waste disposal. The wage determination for this contract establishes minimum hourly rates starting at $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026, with additional provisions for benefits such as health and welfare payments, paid vacation, and holiday compensation. While no specific incumbent or exact award value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a focused, specialized service requirement for submarine sanitary tank maintenance.