Cistern Cleaning Services

The Department of Commerce is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for Cistern Cleaning Services at the NTIA Table Mountain Field Site in Longmont, Colorado, with potential work spanning buildings 110C, A4-F2, and T2-B9. This notice is strictly for information and planning purposes and is not a solicitation, request for quote, or binding commitment; no contract will be awarded based on responses. The anticipated procurement is set as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 using NAICS code 221310, and the government is seeking input from small businesses, including those eligible under 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and veteran-owned categories. The draft statement of work outlines required services including cistern inspection, assessment, cleaning, sanitization, and potential replacement of outdated units, all to be performed in compliance with Colorado’s Primary Drinking Water Regulations, AWWA C652, NSF/ANSI 60 and 61, and OSHA confined space entry protocols. Deliverables include a Cistern Assessment Report within 10 business days of inspection, a Service Completion Report within five days of work completion, a Certificate of Sanitization, and certified water quality test results confirming potable compliance. All on-site work must conclude within 360 days of contract award, and the contracting officer’s representative will provide specific site access details upon award. Contractors must demonstrate experience in potable water system maintenance and hold current Colorado state licensing and insurance. Responses must be submitted via email by June 18, 2026, including a capability statement per the provided template and supporting documentation, with the subject line formatted as “Sources Sought – Department Of Commerce Sspo – [Your Company Name]”. No reimbursement for response costs will be provided, and responses are not considered offers or bids. The point of contact for inquiries is Contracting Officer Mital Pancholi at mpancholi@doc.gov.