Cistern Cleaning Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Commerce is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Cistern Cleaning Services for the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) Table Mountain Field Site in Longmont, CO. This effort aims to maintain health and safety standards for potable water systems. Responses are due June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The planned contract requires services for the inspection, cleaning, sanitization, and potential replacement of potable water cisterns at specific buildings (I10C, A4, F2, T2, B9). Key tasks include:
- Cistern Inspection and Assessment: Thorough evaluation of structural integrity, contaminants, and component condition to determine cleaning or replacement needs.
- Cistern Cleaning and Sanitization: For suitable cisterns, this involves draining, sediment removal, pressure washing, disinfection per AWWA C652 using NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 certified chemicals, refilling, and water quality testing to meet Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
- Cistern Replacement: If a cistern is beyond repair, the contractor will submit a replacement proposal, remove the old unit, install a new one meeting all standards, and perform initial disinfection and testing.
Deliverables include a Cistern Assessment Report, Replacement Proposal (as needed), Service Completion Report, Certificate of Sanitization, and Water Quality Test Results.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- Period of Performance: Up to 360 days from contract award for on-site work.
- Place of Performance: NTIA - Table Mountain Field Site, Longmont, CO 80503.
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, by 6:00 PM MT.
- Published: June 12, 2026.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; it is for information and planning purposes only. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy and do not constitute offers. Interested parties should review the attached Draft Statement of Work and submit a Capability Statement and supporting documents via email to Mital Pancholi (mpancholi@doc.gov) with the subject line: "Sources Sought – Department of Commerce – [Your Company Name]". The Government will not pay for response preparation costs.