Improved ribbon bridge spare parts

The Department of the Army is seeking to procure Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) spare parts through a firm-fixed-price sole source contract. The procurement is specifically focused on acquiring six various kits and parts necessary for fielding 168 IRB Bays, including Basic Issue Items (BII), Authorized Stock List (ASL), Prescribed Load List (PLL), and Special Tools & Test Equipment (STTE). The contract will support Operator New Equipment Training (OPNET) and Field Level Maintenance New Equipment Training (FLMNET), with a sole source justification already approved for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). While the solicitation is technically a sole source procurement, the government indicates that other offers will be considered. The key response deadline is January 23, 2025, with the solicitation officially issued on January 16, 2025.

The contract falls under the NAICS category 332312 for Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing and PSC category 5420 for Fixed and Floating Bridges. No specific set-aside designations are currently in place, and the procurement includes a DO-A5 priority rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The total procurement covers 120 Interior and 48 Ramp Bridge Bays, with delivery required by April 30, 2025, to Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, California. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with comprehensive spare parts and training support components. The solicitation number W912CH24R0142 has been assigned to this procurement, which is being managed by the Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal.