Spill Response - Scott AFB, IL

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide emergency Oil and Hazardous Substance/Hazardous Waste (OHS) spill response, sampling, and cleanup services for Scott Air Force Base (SAFB) and operations originating from SAFB within a 25-mile radius.

• Provide emergency OHS spill response, sampling, and cleanup services.

• Identify, control, contain, neutralize, collect, remove, document, and dispose of hazardous substances and contaminated materials.

• Clean up contaminated soil, water, and surfaces to meet local, state, and federal environmental standards.

• Coordinate independent, third-party verification and testing of cleanup completion.

• Provide emergency laboratory services for analysis, with specific certification requirements for laboratories.

• Support OHS spill exercise response drills, including participation in tabletop exercises and simulations.

• Response personnel must be properly trained, certified, and/or licensed, including current HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.

• Spill response teams must have certified Hazmat Technicians and/or Specialist level responders.

• Equipment inventory and maintenance certifications must be up to date, with regular inspections.

• Response time: Initial responder on-site within two hours of request for assessment and safety plan development; initial response personnel and equipment on-site within three hours to commence cleanup.

• Minimum order of four hours for all personnel.

• Minimum of two employees will respond to spills.

• Laboratory analysis turnaround time: 48 hours standard, potentially 24 hours for urgent cases.

• Services are for releases on land or water at SAFB facilities or resulting from SAFB operations within a 25-mile radius.

• Spill exercise support occurs annually in August/September.

• Compliance with all applicable DoD, Department of the Air Force, federal, state, interstate, and local statutes/regulations (e.g., CERCLA, CWA, RCRA, OSH Act).

• Personnel must consent to LEADS background checks for installation access.

• Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government-owned equipment and materials.

• Contractor must meet Air Force standards for storing, processing, and handling classified information and systems.

• Work in controlled or restricted areas requires escorts and adherence to security requirements (AFI 31-101).

• Services are non-personal; the Government will not supervise contractor employees or control methods.

• Contractor must provide all necessary supplies and equipment.

• Hazardous waste transportation requires appropriate profiling, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, and review by Scott AFB Environmental Office.

• Contractor's on-site representative must provide accurate information regarding transport, costs, and disposal sites.

• Contractor shall document all labor, equipment, and materials provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a draft pricing list provided as an attachment to a SAM.gov opportunity. It outlines various labor categories, standard equipment, sampling and waste services, and additional capabilities. Bidders are instructed not to provide pricing information in this draft.

• Labor: Lists personnel categories such as Project Manager, Administration, Initial Responder, Onsite Supervisor/Foreman, Safety Officer, Hazmat Technician/Specialist, Equipment Operator, Report Preparation, and Exercise Training Support, with units specified as HR.
• Standard Equipment: Includes items like Vacuum Truck, Excavator, Skidsteer, Frac Tank, Roll Off, Waste Drum, Large Boom, Small Boom, Sand Bag, Sorbent Socks, Absorbent Pads/Rolls, Absorbent Pillows, Silt Fencing, Certified Clean Fill, PPE, Decontamination, and Safety Support (e.g., caution tape, cones, lights), with units specified as EA.
• Sampling and Waste: Details categories for Site Characterization/Confirmation Sampling (Aqueous and Solid VOCs, SVOCs, TPH, BTEX, RCRA Metals, Pesticides) and Waste Disposal (Aqueous and Solid, hazardous and non-hazardous), with units specified as EA.
• Additional Capabilities: A section for other potential capabilities, currently empty.

While this draft does not require pricing, it serves to inform potential bidders about the types of labor, equipment, and services that may be required for the opportunity. It helps vendors assess their capabilities and prepare for future pricing submissions if this list is finalized or used as a basis for the solicitation's pricing structure.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the 375th Contracting Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, IL, to gather information on potential sources for Spill Response Services. This is for informational purposes only and is not a request for quote or proposal. The government is seeking input on a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for emergency oil and hazardous substance/waste spill response, sampling, and cleanup services for Scott AFB and within a 25-mile radius of its operations.

• Agreement Type: Anticipated Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

• Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period

• Award: A single award BPA will be made if a formal solicitation is published.

• Emergency Oil and Hazardous Substance/Hazardous Waste (OHS) spill response, sampling, and cleanup services.

• Services required for incidents occurring on Scott AFB and off-installation within 25 miles resulting from SAFB operations.

• This acquisition is intended as a local area set-aside for a small business. The specific local area will be determined by the Contracting Officer prior to formal solicitation.

• Contractors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov to be eligible.

• RFI Response Deadline: March 23, 2026, by 11:00 AM CST.

• Questions Deadline: March 19, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST.

• Required Information: Contractor Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Business Type (e.g., Small, Women-Owned, SDVOSB), Number of Employees/Annual Revenue.

• DO NOT submit technical proposals or pricing.

• Responses must be sent to both Government Representatives listed in the RFI.

• Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement Spills BPA (Draft)

• Attachment 2: Draft Pricing List

• Attachment 3: RFI Response List

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions posed by vendors and the government's responses, related to a Request for Information (RFI), a Performance Work Statement (PWS), and a Draft Pricing List.

• Understanding of PWS: Vendors were asked if they understand the requirements outlined in the PWS.
• Spill Exercise Support: Specific understanding of the "OHS Spill Exercise Response Support" section was queried.
• Labor Categories: Vendors were asked to suggest appropriate labor categories for the services, referencing a DRAFT Pricing List.
• Response Distance: Given the PWS response time, vendors were asked to recommend a maximum service distance (in miles from SAFB, IL).
• Success Factors: Vendors were asked what resources or conditions would be needed to ensure the success of the service.
• General Feedback: Vendors were invited to provide any questions or comments regarding the RFI, PWS, or Draft Pricing List.
• PWS Revisions: Vendors were asked if they identified any areas in the PWS that could be improved to better suit the requested service.
• BPA Interest: Vendors were asked if they are interested in being a single awardee for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

This Q&A document provides critical clarifications that bidders should consider when preparing their responses or proposals. It may influence understanding of scope, required resources, and potential contract structure (e.g., BPA).