Unidirectional Hydrant Flushing and Repair

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the W6QK Acc-Apg Director office at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is soliciting proposals for Unidirectional Hydrant Flushing and Repair services under solicitation PANAPG26P000003345, a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) with NAICS code 237110. The work includes flushing potable water systems, repairing or replacing underground pipelines, excavation and restoration in compliance with OSHA standards, coordinating with UXO clearance teams, and maintaining a GIS-compatible database of all activities, performed Monday through Friday from 06:30 to 17:00, with emergency response as needed across Aberdeen Proving Ground South, Edgewood, and Adelphi Laboratory Center. Proposals are due by May 12, 2026, and the contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where proposers must meet minimum personnel qualifications as a threshold with no scoring for technical superiority. Essential personnel requirements include one Contract Project Manager with ten years of experience and an associate degree, one Certified Master Plumber, one Journeyman Plumber, one Lead Certified Heavy Equipment Operator, two additional Certified Heavy Equipment Operators, and two Maintenance Trade Helpers—all must be onsite daily with no substitutions allowed without prior approval. Contractors must hold active security clearances in compliance with DoD 5220.22-M and DD Form 254, submit all personnel for background checks, comply with installation access controls, and adhere to strict non-disclosure and operational security protocols, including prohibitions on marketing the contract or using government property without authorization. The contractor is responsible for producing daily reports, pressure test results showing zero pressure loss over one hour, approved dig permits, and a Quality Control Plan due within 30 days of award, with all records retained for five years after contract completion. Government property must be tracked in the PIEE system, labeled per AR 735-5, and contractor personnel must wear identification badges as required by AE Reg 27-715. No pricing details are provided, and the contract value is undisclosed, though all submissions must be in PDF format and delivered to the Contracting Officer or COR—no site visits will permit questions. Organizational conflicts of interest, if identified, must be disclosed immediately, and failure to maintain key personnel or comply with security, reporting, or performance standards