Air Force Research Laboratory

The Department of the Interior Acquisition Services Directorate is soliciting quotes for mobile mechanic services to support the Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The contract requires a qualified contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for low-speed vehicles including John Deere mowers, tractors, Bobcat equipment, Hyster forklifts, and other similar machinery. Contractor requirements include having ASE certified mechanics, mobile diagnostic tools, transport capability, and the ability to respond to emergency service requests within 72 hours. Vendors must be located within 60 miles of Eglin AFB and possess the technical capability to service various equipment types. The solicitation will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with non-price factors being significantly more important than cost considerations. Quotes are due by January 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with vendor questions accepted until December 18, 2024.

The procurement is an unrestricted solicitation with no specific small business set-aside. The contract structure includes a 6-month base period from January 15, 2025 to July 14, 2025, with four potential 1-year option periods and a possible 6-month extension. The previous service provider was Cox Automotive, working under a UNICOR/Department of Justice contract. The procurement is structured as a Time & Materials contract with fixed hourly labor rates, trip fees, and reimbursable repair parts. Delivery will be FOB Destination at multiple locations within the Eglin AFB Ordnance Ranges C-64 and A-22. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract is categorized under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, with a Product Service Code of J035 for maintenance and repair of service and trade equipment.