MLA Sources Sought 30 March 2026 Final.docx

Marine Loading Arms Sources Sought

PANHES-26-P-0000 028195

MARINE LOADING ARMS (MLA)

SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice. The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561210, Facilities Support Services. The small business size standard is $47,000,000.00. This notice is for market research purposes only and is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is open for responses from both small and other than small businesses. Responses will be used to determine if this requirement, or a portion of this requirement, can be set-aside for small businesses.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to rank responses or provide any reply to interested businesses and responses will not be returned.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE) Huntsville Center intends to award a Firm fixed price standalone contract. The objective of this service contract is to provide critical preventive and corrective maintenance services for Marine Loading Arms to sustain a worldwide robust fueling capability in support of U.S. Government and NATO forces. The total period of performance will be 5 years, comprised of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The contract will also contain FAR 52.217-8 and FAR 52.217-9.

Estimated Period of Performance:

Base Period – AUG 2027 to AUG 2028 Option 1 – AUG 2028 to AUG 2029 Option 2 – AUG 2029 to AUG 2030 Option 3 – AUG 2030 to AUG 2031 Option 4 – AUG 2031 to AUG 2032 Option to Extend-FAR 52.217-8 – AUG 2032 to FEB 2033

The Government is gathering information to assist in determining an acquisition approach for the above listed services. As a result, the Government is performing market research in order to determine what business, small or other than small, possess the capability to execute some of the requirements within this acquisition.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION:

The Marine Loading Arms comprehensive maintenance program provides critical preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance services for Marine Loading Arms used by the United States Government to sustain a worldwide robust fueling capability in support of U.S. and NATO forces. The Government is seeking information on industry capability to provide maintenance and repair services for Marine Loading Arms, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and overhaul services in both CONUS and OCUNUS locations. The Government is seeking potential offerors that can demonstrate specific specialized experience, technical knowledge, and capability in the maintenance, repair, and operation of MLAs, including associated components and systems.

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides detailed information regarding preventive and corrective maintenance procedures, as well as the specific locations where these tasks are to be performed.

3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested businesses who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this notice with a response to the Capability Questionnaire (Attachment 1). If no experience or capabilities are associated with a particular question, please indicate that within the questionnaire.

Interested businesses should submit detailed responses to the Capabilities Questionnaire (Attachment 1) which furnishes information describing relevant experience and qualifications in the following format:

Submissions SHALL be received NO LATER THAN 2:00pm Central Standard Time, Wednesday, April 29, 2026; and in addition to Attachment 1 Capabilities Questionnaire, the response to Section 3 - Capability should not exceed three (3) one-sided, 8.5” X 11” pages using no smaller than 12 sized font. Computer files must be compatible with Microsoft Word.

NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered.

Submit responses to: CEHNC-MLA@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Responses to this notice should use the following subject line in the submission email:

MLA Capability Questionnaire (YOUR BUSINESS NAME)

Office visits or site visits to meet with USACE personnel for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled.

4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All questions regarding this sources sought or this requirement shall be emailed to CEHNC-MLA@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Any businesses with questions concerning this notice should use the following subject line in the email: MLA Sources Sought Questions (YOUR BUSINESS NAME)

Contracting Office Address:

USACE HNC, Huntsville 300 Secured Gateway Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

USACE HNC Point of Contacts Tamikah DuBose Freeman, Contracting Officer Issaias Avit Ortiz III, Contract Specialist

NOTE: **Interested parties are responsible for monitoring modifications to this notice. **

MARINE LOADING ARMS (MLA)

ATTACHMENT 1

CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNAIRE

Please respond to all questions with as much information as possible without exceeding the page count in this notice.

Use this form to provide contractor’s general information. The box at the bottom of the form may be used to clarify any requested information. Please respond to all questions as completely as possible and neatly print or type the requested information.

SECTION 1. GENERAL

UEI: _______________ CAGE Code: ___________

A. Business Name: (Insert Business Name

B. Business Address: (Insert Business Address)

C. Is your firm registered under the NAICS code 561210, Facilities Support Services? (Yes or No). If not, what NAICS code do you propose for this requirement and why? _______________

D. Responsible Point of Contact:

SECTION 2. TYPE OF BUSINESS: (check all that apply)

Experience:

Number of years/months in business executing Facilities Support Services, specifically for MLA preventive and corrective maintenance projects.

_____years _____ months

CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT

Our firm will most likely be proposing on this project as a:

|_|Joint Venture with (Insert business name, business size, and cage code).

Refer to FAR subpart 9.6 for Government policy on teaming arrangements, as well as 8(a)Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513, HUBZone Program regulations described in 13 CFR 126.616, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Program regulations described in FAR 19.1403(c) and 13 CFR 125.15(b).)

|_| Sole Contractor, self-performing 100% of the work |_| Prime Contractor (Small Business), solely self-performing at least 50% of the work |_| Prime Contractor (Small Business) performing at least 50% of the work with the following team member subcontractor(s) (Insert business name, business size, cage code, and work which will be subcontracted) (IAW FAR 52-219-14(e)(1)) |_| Subcontractor, performing less than 50% of the work for (Insert business name, business size, cage code, and work which will be done) |_| Other – explain_________________________

SECTION 3. CAPABILITY

A. Our firm |_|is/|_| is not capable of performing at least 25%, but not more than (insert percentage) of the cost of the contract (not including the cost of materials) with its own employees.

F. The site name and location for each existing MLA is listed below. Each site that currently requires an overhaul or replacement under any potential contract is labeled as OH (overhaul) and R (replacement).

U.S. and Territories

· NAS Whidbey Island – Oak Harbor, WA (R)

· DFSP Manchester – Manchester, WA

· DFSP Point Loma – San Diego, CA (OH)

· DFSP Sasa Valley – Piti, Guam

· NAS JRB New Orleans – New Orleans, LA (R)

· Hurlburt Field – Hurlburt, FL

· Eglin AFB – Eglin, FL (R)

· Tyndall AFB – Tyndall, FL (R)

· DFSP Jacksonville – Jacksonville, FL (R)

· NS Mayport – Mayport, FL

· MCAS Beaufort – Beaufort, SC

· DFSP Charleston – Charleston, SC (OH)

· NAVSTA Norfolk – Norfolk, VA

· DFSP Craney Island – Portsmouth, VA (R)

· Langley AFB – Langley, VA (OH) Japan

· DFSP Hakozaki – Yokosuka, JP (R)

· MCAS Iwakuni – Iwakuni, JP (R)

· DFSP Akasaki – Sasebo, JP (R)

· DFSP Iorizaki – Sasebo, JP (R)

· DFSP Yokose – Sasebo, JP (OH)

Do you have the capacity to execute the overhauls or repairs listed below:

NAS Whidbey Island (R) DFSP Charleston (OH)

MCAS Iwakuni (R)

DFSP Iorizaki (R) Tyndall AFB (R) Eglin AFB (R) NAS JRB New Orleans (R)

Langley AFB (OH) DFSP Yokose (OH)

G. How many orders and at what capacity based on complexity and value (e.g., size, scope, and dollar value) does your firm have the ability to actively work at one time?

H. How many installations or projects can your firm provide support at OCONUS sites (Please provide the assumed size of projects for your estimate)?

I. Does your company have experience complying with the standards in the Applicable Regulatory Standards for Compliance attachment when providing MLA preventive and corrective maintenance services? If yes, please address in your capability statement.

Yes No

J. Has your company ever been awarded a contract from the USACE HNC Fuels Program to provide MLA preventive and corrective maintenance? If yes, please list contract award number.

Yes No

K. If your firm is currently performing work under the HNC Fuels program, provide the contract number, total value, period of performance, and the period you’re currently performing within (base or option #). Are you the Prime, Sub-to Prime, or working as a Joint Venture?

L. Does your company currently provide either Government Owned, Contractor Operated or Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated maintenance and repair to DLA capitalized sites? If yes, please address in your capability statement.

Yes No

M. Please explain your company’s experience as a prime or subcontractor in providing MLA (Maintenance and Repair Services in accordance with the PWS? (to include when and for whom). If you have held Government Contracts, please provide the scope, dollar value, and a point of contact in your capability statement.

N. What are some potential barriers in the PWS that may be limiting competition for this requirement? (e.g., is the PWS too broad or restrictive) Additionally, are there any barriers that prevent your company from submitting a proposal for this requirement? Please provide rationale with page and section location(s).

O. Any other information the respondent considers relevant to the Government’s assessment of industry capability.

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