AoI 0011 Emergency Maintenance Equipment Support.pdf

Federal Agency: Army Office: Army Contracting Command-Anniston Army Depot (ACC-ANAD) AoI Title: Emergency Maintenance Equipment Support CSO AoI Number: AoI A011 AoI Release Date: August 4, 2026 AoI Phase I closes: September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT.

CSO Procedure: See W911KF-25-S-C002

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

This announcement is for Emergency Maintenance Equipment Support under the ACC- ANAD Commercial Solutions Opening Area of Interest (CSO-AoI) W911KF-25-S-C002- A011. Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the ACC-ANAD CSO special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission evaluation of the CSO AoI Responses.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions or new capabilities throughout this posting.

ACC-ANAD is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a Response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. ACC-ANAD reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI at any time.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-ANAD CSO W911KF-25-S- C002, dated 04 April 2026. The CSO is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. §3458, as amended by Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

1.2 AoI Background

Anniston Army Depot is the designated Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) for tracked and wheeled ground combat vehicles (minus Bradley), towed and self-propelled artillery, assault bridging systems, individual and crew served small caliber weapons and locomotives, rail equipment and non-tactical generators.

1.3 Identify AoI Solution

This Area of Interest (AoI) seeks innovative solutions for emergency maintenance equipment support for various types of equipment located at the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) in Anniston, Alabama. The Government is open to considering multiple solution paths and encourages vendors to propose innovative approaches within the meaning of DFARS 212.7001 that enhance system reliability and application while ensuring the highest levels of operator safety.

The contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to perform on-call emergency repair services to correct equipment failures and restore equipment to its original operational status.

2. Service Requirements

The contractor shall provide all things necessary to perform on-call emergency repairs (ER), including labor, tools, diagnostic equipment, transportation, schematics, documentation, and any other services to repair the equipment listed in attachment A. All repairs shall be performed by Contractor personnel that are experienced and highly trained in operating, maintaining, and servicing the equipment in accordance with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) published procedures. Due to the nature of Anniston Army Depot’s mission this is not an exhaustive list of all equipment to be serviced and shall be a living document to be updated as new equipment is added and as equipment is decommissioned from the list. Samples of equipment type are as follows:

CNC and conventional: mills, lathes, laser cutters, laser welders, hydraulic and pneumatic presses, saws, and grinders.

Computer automated and manually operated testing equipment: eddy current and water brake dynamometers, brake retarders, transmission and engine testing equipment, hydraulic and pneudraulic testing equipment, generator and starter testing equipment, fuel injector and pump testing equipment, fuel delivery systems, AC and DCV charging systems.

3. Evaluation Factors

The Government will evaluate submissions based on the following three primary factors.

Factors 1 and 2 are of equal importance. Factor 3 will be considered to ensure a fair and reasonable price and that sufficient funding is available.

Factor 1: Technical and Innovative Merit The Government will evaluate the technical feasibility and the innovative nature of the proposed commercial solution. For the purposes of this Emergency Maintenance Equipment Support AoI, the evaluation will specifically assess:

• Workforce Certification & Technical Expertise: The extent to which the offeror utilizes appropriately certified, credentialed, or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-trained personnel to perform maintenance. The evaluation will assess if the proposed workforce holds the necessary commercial or industry certifications to ensure equipment integrity, safety, and operational readiness without voiding warranties.

• Degree of Innovation: How the proposed commercial solution provides an innovative approach to maintenance capabilities that significantly improves upon conventional Government maintenance procedures.

Factor 2: Responsiveness (Operational Impact) The Government will evaluate the offeror's capability to rapidly and effectively respond to emergency maintenance requirements. This evaluation will specifically assess:

• Emergency Mobilization and Deployment: The feasibility, speed, and completeness of the offeror’s plan to acknowledge an emergency notification, initiate coordination, and finalize mobilization scheduling within 48 hours of notification. The evaluation will assess the efficiency of the vendor's escalation procedures to confirm availability and schedule the deployment of personnel and transport of equipment to meet the mission timeline.

• Sustainment & Supply Chain Resilience: The offeror’s demonstrated ability to maintain a robust and secure supply chain for critical spare parts, specialized tools, consumables, and technical reach-back support during crisis or surge operations.

Factor 3: Price and Funds Availability While this is a merit-based evaluation, the Government must determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

• Fair and Reasonable Determination: The Government will evaluate the proposed price to determine if it aligns with commercial market rates and represents a fair value for the innovative capability provided.

• Funds Availability: Final selection is contingent upon the availability of appropriate funds for the proposed effort.

4. Site Visit

The Government will host a voluntary site visit for interested offerors to provide an opportunity to inspect the existing equipment and operational environment. This visit will allow offerors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current machine, its foundation, and the specific pieces of equipment that the Government intends to retain and integrate with the proposed replacement solution.

All visitors must notify the Contract Specialist of your intent to attend the event.

Date: August 18, 2026 Time: 09:00 AM CDT RSVP Deadline: August 13, 2026 The Government will not provide travel or lodging accommodations for site visit attendees.

This site visit is for informational purposes only. No statements made during the site visit shall be considered a change to the requirements of this AoI unless formally issued as an amendment.

Anniston Army Depot uses the Pass Visitor Pre-Registration System for installation access.

Contractors must submit an electronic visit request prior to the visit at:

https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection

On the day of the visit:

a. Visitors without a current access badge shall present a Real ID at the Main Gate Access Control Point (ACP). Security personnel will direct visitors to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) to obtain a one-day visitor pass. The contract specialist will meet visitors at the VCC.

b. Visitors with a current access badge shall meet at the VCC and remain with the group for the duration of the site visit. Otherwise, participation will be denied.

5. Questions Questions for this AoI are due by August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. Submit questions via email to the two points of contact listed below.

6. AoI Constraints Any selected company/companies shall be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance (sam.gov).

7. Submission Requirements

Submit your written solutions via email to the two points of contact listed below by May 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST. The email subject line must state: CSO AoI A011 Emergency Maintenance Equipment Support

It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure that their solution is received by the specified due date and time. Solutions received after the deadline will not be eligible for evaluation.

8. Point of contacts:

Contracting Officer: Heather P. Robinson, heather.p.robinson.civ@army.mil

Contract Specialist: Crystal Hodges, crystal.l.hodges8.civ@army.mil https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection mailto:larry.d.stephney.civ.civ@army.mil mailto:heather.p.robinson.civ@army.mil mailto:crystal.l.hodges8.civ@army.mil