AQA gage lab calibration & repairs

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W519TC-25-Q-CALI
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

PSC
Not on record

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing annual and bi-annual calibration services for approximately 3,500 gages at the Crane Army Ammunition Activity in Crane, Indiana. The work requires an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory to calibrate dimensional, electrical, mechanical, mass, force, and weighing equipment critical for ammunition production and manufacturing. Key requirements include weekly pickup and delivery of gages, monthly on-site calibration, providing detailed calibration certificates traceable to NIST standards, applying durable calibration stickers, and maintaining the ability to respond to urgent requirements within 24-48 hours. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and submit their capability statements, company information, and points of contact to Contract Specialist Bridget Garnica by close of business on Monday, August 11, 2025. This sources sought notice is solely for information and planning purposes and will not result in any contract award.

This opportunity operates under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic & Precision Equipment Repair & Maintenance) with no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified businesses regardless of size. The estimated contract value is $414,586.00 based on the attached pricing sheet, structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement covering commercial gage items, specialty gages, and on-site calibration services. The scope includes calibrating 3,000-3,300 gages annually and approximately 150 gages bi-annually, with services spanning multiple equipment categories including pressure gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, thermometers, and specialized testing equipment. The requested performance period extends from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, encompassing a base year and one option year. Service delivery is restricted to Monday through Thursday between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST, excluding federal holidays, due to the facility's explosive-containing environment and associated safety protocols.

Notice text

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is seeking to identify potential System for Award Management (SAM) Database registered business who have the capability to provide annual and bi-annual calibration services to an estimate of 3500 gages. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue or award a contract. NO AWARD will be made from this Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a request for proposal/ quote. Particularly, the purpose of this NOTICE is to gain knowledge of potential SAM Database register businesses interested and capable of performing this work.

NAICS CODE: 811210 Electronic & Precision Equipment Repair & Maintenance

PSC: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuild of Equipment – Instruments & Laboratory Equipment

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Gage Calibration – Annual Services

Quantity: 3000-3300 each

Gage Calibration – Bi-Annual Services

Quantity: 150 each

An estimate between 3000 and 3300 each Gages shall be calibrated annually, with an estimate of 150 each Gages calibrated bi-annually. The Contractor shall prepare and submit an accredited, endorsed calibration certificate for each item calibrated, in addition to a sticker/ label indicating the gage ID, date calibrated, and the next scheduled date for calibration.

The contractor shall be able to respond to unforeseen and urgent requirements in a timely manner within 24-48 hours. NOTE: These are EXTREMLY rare occurrences.

Additional service information can be found in Attachment 0001 – PWS for RFI, titled A02 Gage Calibration – PWS. A list of the gages/ equipment to be calibrated is included with this sources sought as Attachment 0002, titled Gage Equipment List.

LOCATION OF SERVICE:

Crane Army Ammunition Activity

Crane, Indiana

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested, responsive and responsible SAM Database registered businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research by emailing the requirement information below to the point of contact listed on this announcement. Interested businesses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database at www.sam.gov. Email submissions are required. Interested businesses shall include the following information to be considered for market research purposes:

The requested period of performance for this service is 01 October 2025 – 30 September 2027. This includes a base year and one option year.

The following information is requested in response to this posting:

  1. Company Name, Address, SAM Unique Entity ID/Cage Code, current business size (E.G. Small or Large business)
  2. Brief synopsis of interest and capability statement indicating the offeror can meet the requirement needs.
  3. Point of contact to include name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.

Responses should be submitted to Contract Specialist, Bridget Garnica at bridget.m.garnica.civ@army.mil no later than COB Monday 11 August 2025. Interested offerors shall include “W519TC25QCALI Response – [Insert Offeror’s Name]” within the subject line.

Files

File Type Posted
Attachment 0002 - Gage Equipment List.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment 0001 - Gage Calibration - PWS for RFI.pdf PDF

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