Indefinite Delivery Contract FA448425D0029

M.e.r.i.t., Inc., a minority-owned small business located in Newark, New Jersey, was awarded a Mechanical Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Air Force's Air Mobility Command on August 26, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2031. The contract carries a ceiling value of $71.5 million and is designated as a total small business set-aside multiple award IDIQ vehicle. The contract will be performed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Trenton, New Jersey, and provides for the delivery of labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the inspection, testing, construction, maintenance, and repair of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment and systems, as well as hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, piping systems, pipe insulation, fuel systems, and plumbing infrastructure.

Work under this IDIQ will be issued via individual task orders on an as-needed basis throughout the five-year performance period. M.e.r.i.t., Inc. must comply with all applicable safety standards and directives, with quality assurance oversight provided by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The company's selection for this award reflects its demonstrated expertise in mechanical and infrastructure services for the Department of Defense, including previous contract performance involving HVAC system replacements, chiller installations, fire suppression upgrades, and generator repairs. The contract supports critical infrastructure maintenance and improvement initiatives at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, enabling the Air Force to maintain operational readiness through sustained facility operations and modernization efforts.