Purchase and installation of CSM 242-G-NC Greensand Filter

The contract is a firm-fixed-price award for the purchase and installation of a CSM 242-G-NC Greensand Filter at the Beartree Campground well in Damascus, Virginia, with a performance period from May 25, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Delivery must occur within 14 days after award, and all work is subject to FOB Destination terms, meaning risk and responsibility transfer to the Government upon arrival at the site. The scope includes supplying and installing a 24-inch steel tank containing 6.5 cubic feet of Greensand media, configured for a standard flow of 9 gpm and peak flow of 16 gpm, along with all necessary components including backwash systems, flow meters, pressure switches, and associated valves. The contractor is responsible for full installation labor, equipment, supervision, and compliance with OSHA, MUTCD, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including managing onsite mineral buildup and bearing all costs for waste removal using heavy equipment if required. The solicitation is exclusively reserved for small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 221310, $41 million size standard), and offerors must self-certify eligibility across multiple socioeconomic categories including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, and 8(a). Award will be made on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability evaluated as a pass/fail threshold based on compliance with brand-name-or-equal specifications, adherence to delivery timelines, and complete documentation, while price is the sole deciding factor among qualified offerors. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, as well as specialized AGAR provisions on anti-discrimination and DEI certification and personal identity verification of employees, with false certifications subject to False Claims Act penalties and potential contract termination. All technical details, packaging, and marking requirements are referenced in two unprovided attachments—SOW with SOI and SOW—making them essential to compliance. Invoicing must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with payment due 30 days after receipt of goods or a proper invoice, and inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the installation location by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Janida Bonham, who also serves