How to bid on Storm Drain Study Cantonment Area Phase 2 for the DEPT of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force needs a contractor to clean, inspect using CCTV, and map the storm drain system at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This project is important for checking the condition of the base's infrastructure, keeping operations running smoothly, and preventing flooding or environmental harm.

The work must be finished within 365 days after the contract is awarded. It involves following specific military, GIS, environmental, and security rules. This includes potential monitoring for biological species and unexploded ordnance.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 22, 2026. If you have questions, they are due by July 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Your final quotes must be submitted by August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT. The deadline for quotes is also listed as 5:00 PM ET on August 11, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms experienced in environmental services, specifically storm drain maintenance, CCTV inspection, and GIS surveying. Contractors should be familiar with NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program guidelines and UFGS TV inspection specifications.

Due to the location on an active military installation, vendors must be able to adhere to strict security access controls, background check requirements, and environmental compliance protocols. Experience with biological monitoring, such as for the Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp, and readiness for unexploded ordnance monitoring are also relevant.

How to respond

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Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar storm drain cleaning, inspection, and mapping projects. Highlight your adherence to industry standards like NASSCO and UFGS.

Emphasize your capability to meet the specific requirements of working on an active military base, including security clearances and environmental compliance. Detail your approach to potential challenges such as biological monitoring and unexploded ordnance procedures. Ensure all questions are submitted by the deadline and that your quote is comprehensive and submitted on time.