Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Support - NBAF

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks operational support services for the wastewater pre-treatment system at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, with quotations due August 13, 2026, and questions due August 10. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, unrestricted; the small business size standard is $24.5 million.

Place of performance is Manhattan, Kansas. The contract structure comprises one firm-fixed-price base year (September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027) and four optional one-year periods. The scope includes 150 hours annually of wastewater treatment systems operational support and one annual on-site support session consisting of two 8-hour days. Services encompass analysis and optimization of treatment processes, meter and gauge interpretation, laboratory data review for regulatory compliance, regulatory change notification, permit preparation and submission assistance to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment and Environmental Protection Agency, operational recommendations, equipment and technology assessment, and marginal design and commissioning assistance.

All contractor personnel requiring site access must pass a Tier 2 background investigation, be U.S. citizens, possess REAL ID-compliant identification, and complete a minimum of two hours of site-specific training covering biosafety, facility protocols, and operational security. The NAICS code is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services; PSC is Z1ND.

Evaluation follows Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology based on resumes demonstrating expertise per Performance Work Statement requirements and two documented references showing relevant experience as a prime contractor. Deliverables include monthly employee lists, quarterly comprehensive site visit reports with system adjustment recommendations, and meeting minutes within 24 hours of occurrence. Performance standards require 98% accuracy and timeliness as established in the contractor's timeline, with results documented in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System.