Aquarium Tank Maintenance Service

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide comprehensive tank and aquarium services for the Child Development Center, Building #281 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

• Basic Services: Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items necessary for tank and aquarium cleaning and maintenance.

• Schedule: Cleaning and maintenance to be performed twice a month, on Tuesdays, between 09:30 and 15:00.

• Fish Count: Ensure aquariums are stocked with live fish, provide food, and replace any ill, dying, or dead fish. Minimum counts are 7 fish for a 12-gallon tank and 12 fish for a 55-gallon tank.

• Service Calls: Respond to malfunctioning tanks or aquariums within 2 hours of notification at no additional cost.

• Replacement Parts: Replace broken or non-working parts upon Government approval.

• Service calls must be responded to within 2 hours.

• Tanks must be cleaned and maintained in proper working order.

• Compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and hazardous material regulations.

• Location: Child Development Center, Building #281, Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

• The document does not explicitly state the period of performance, but it is an initial publication dated January 13, 2026.

• Government Furnished Services: Facilities, water, sewer, and general security will be provided by the Government.

• Hazardous Material: Contractor must comply with base HAZMAT regulations and provide a list of hazardous materials and MSDS.

• Communication: Use of Government telephones is subject to COMSEC review.

• Refuse Collection: Waste to be deposited in Government dumpsters, excluding hazardous materials.

• Contractor Personnel: Must appoint a Program Manager/Contract Manager, undergo background checks, and adhere to a strict touch policy for working in a child care facility. Employees must present a professional appearance and may not be current government employees without approval.

• Federal Holidays: Services are not required on specified federal holidays.

• Quality Assurance: Government will evaluate performance; scope changes must be referred to the Contracting Officer.

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA standards and all applicable safety laws is mandatory.

• Phase Out: Cooperate with in-house operations or follow-on contractors for an orderly transition.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA281626Q0004) is for FY26 Fish Tank Maintenance Base Contract with 4 option years. The service is required at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB).

• Base Year (17 APR 2026 - 31 MAR 2027):

  • Item 0001: Fish Tank maintenance at the Child Development Center (CDC), including two visits per month, covering all aquarium/tanks, replacement of fish as needed, and emergency service.
  • Item 0002: FY26 Fish Tank Maintenance Contract for Replacement Parts.

• Option Years:

  • Option Line Item 1001 (01 APR 2027 - 31 MAR 2028): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 1002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 2001 (01 APR 2028 - 31 MAR 2029): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 2002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 3001 (01 APR 2029 - 31 MAR 2030): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 3002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 4001 (01 APR 2030 - 31 MAR 2031): Fish Tank maintenance services as described for Item 0001.
  • Option Line Item 4002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.
  • Option Line Item 5001 (17 APR 2026 - 31 OCT 2031): 6-Month Extension Fish Tank maintenance services.
  • Option Line Item 5002: Replacement Parts for Fish Tank maintenance.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years, extending up to 31 Oct 2031.

• Product Service Code: R416.

• NAICS Code: 812910.

• Offer Due Date: 17 April 2026, 03:00 PM.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Pricing: Must be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. Unbalanced or incomplete pricing may render a quotation ineligible.

• Options: The Government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise them.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• The attached "Fish Tank MAINTENANCE SOW" (dated 27 Mar 2026) provides further details.