Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) Services & Repairs

The U.S. Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is soliciting Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) services and repairs, including testing, repairs, labor, tools, parts, equipment, and pole replacements for military facilities. The contract requires contractors to perform annual testing of lightning protection systems across 907 Earth Covered Magazines, 30 air terminals on explosive buildings, and 29 catenary systems on docks, with repairs to be completed within 48 hours of reporting. Key qualifications include mandatory System for Award Management (SAM) registration, AMMO-28-DL Army Electrical Explosive Safety training for all technicians, appropriate insurance coverage (Workers' Compensation with $100,000 minimum employer's liability, General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and Automotive Liability of $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence), and ability to meet a 98% annual testing performance standard with 99% of repairs passing initial tests. The government intends to award without discussions based on best initial pricing, and quoters must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days. The original response deadline of December 12, 2025, was extended twice to December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, with questions required to be submitted at least five calendar days prior to that closing date.

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside with a total estimated contract value of $12,500,000 under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The contract will run from January 21, 2026, through January 20, 2031, consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, encompassing approximately 484 lots per period for various repair and maintenance tasks. Historical data from prior contracts (W911N223D0003, W911N219D0021, and W911N216C0008) indicates annual repair hours ranging from 16 to 1,026 hours with parts expenditures between $0 and $158,505, providing offerors with reference data for pricing development. The place of performance is Letterkenny Munitions Center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where inspection and acceptance of all work will occur. Contractors must provide detailed contract data requirements lists including training certificates, test reports submitted within 7 days of completion, and 12-month warranties on all repairs, with deliverables submitted electronically to designated government contacts.