Material Handing Equipment Maintenance and Certification Statement of Work BPA

1. Background: There is a critical need for inspections/certifications, repair services, maintenance, and preventive upkeep of the following: gas and electric forklifts, lifting devices, chain falls, hoists, overhead lifts, lifters and stackers, gators, manual and electric walk behind lifters, lifting tables, lifting baskets, trailers, and ALL hydraulic equipment that is in, and a part of, Building 66. Also included in this blanket purchase agreement (BPA), the ability to purchase any and all of the types of equipment for U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center in Natick, MA. Currently, many of these pieces of equipment are not functioning effectively, rendering them inadequate for use. Lastly, we require the ability for the vendor to inspect and certify, preexisting pieces of equipment, as well as any newly purchased pieces of equipment located at DEVCOM Soldier Center in Natick, MA. The Government anticipates awarding a BPA contract to three to five vendors.

2. Requirements:

a. General Requirements. The contractor's primary focus shall be to:

(1) The contractor shall be qualified and licensed to work on items aforementioned in the Statement of Work (SOW) and the attached equipment lists.

(2) The contractor shall maintain the equipment In Accordance With (IAW) the ANSI B56.1-2020: Safety Standard for Low, High Lift Trucks.

(3) International Organizational Standard ISO 9001 and compliance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards for maintaining equipment.

(4) The contractor shall supply all the necessary tools, parts, equipment, and personnel to achieve this requirement.

(5) Be on call for any potential services related to all the items mentioned in the

Statement of Work (SOW) on an as needed basis through the year for orders called against this BPA.

3. Period of Performance: The period of performance for this blanket purchase agreement (BPA) is five years. When the contractor is contacted, work must be completed within ten working days of initial contact by a Government representative.

4. Travel: Travel to DEVCOM Soldier Center in Natick, MA 01760 is required under this

BPA.

5. Security: A security clearance is not required for this work.

6. Personnel Qualifications:

a. General Experience: It is essential that the contractor possess a thorough understanding of hydraulic lifting equipment and the safety considerations for operation; as well as have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in repairing of the items mentioned in the Statement of Work (SOW). Only a factory trained and certified technician shall conduct this work.

b. Specialized Experience: The contractor must have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in maintaining hydraulic lifting equipment, diesel engines, load testing & certification, vertical lift testing & certification, electric vehicle repair & maintenance, chain fall & overhead lifts repair, maintenance & certification, cargo trailer DOT compliant experience also required. Contractor(s) must be able to address all concerns and requirements of operating, inspection and certification of the equipment specified the Background Section of this Statement of Work.

c. The contractor should limit the disassembly to the minimum extent necessary to accomplish the assigned work.

d. Work is to include scheduled preventive maintenance checks and services, and unscheduled repairs (emergency repairs).

e. Load testing shall be conducted IAW OSHA and Army Regulations.

7. Government Furnished Property (Equipment/Materials/Information/Computer Utilization): There is no Government Furnished Property under this agreement. The Government will provide in-house support, as required, for real property and utilities associated with the facility. Access to the work areas (laboratories and shops) will be coordinated through the Soldier Center G-4 Biosafety Manager and COR on this program, Michael A Dion at (508) 206-3505 or michael.a.dion11.civ@army.mil.

8. Other Direct Costs (ODC's): No ODCs are anticipated.

9. Deliverables: The contractor shall satisfactorily deliver all the requirements specified in the “general requirements” and “specific requirements” of this statement of work for five years. In addition, the contractor shall provide a quote for repair costs and labor before any work is performed, date the repair was finished, and contact information of the technician repairing the hydraulic equipment.

10. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance for this work will be at DEVCOM Soldier Center, 15 General Greene Avenue Natick, Massachusetts 01760.

mailto:michael.a.dion11.civ@army.mil

11. Contract Management/Activity Report: The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all Contractor personnel used in performance of this contract. The Contractor's management responsibilities shall include all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective services performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the statement of work.

12. Invoicing: A onetime invoice will be billed to the Government for the work completed in the statement of work for payment.