micro hardness tester maintenance 2025 RFI

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for preventive maintenance and repair services for micro hardness testers at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). The RFI seeks market research from potential vendors with experience in maintaining specialized hardness testing equipment, specifically targeting eight machines located across various CCAD facilities including Heat Treat, Lab, Metal Spray, Jigs and Fixtures, and Machine Shop. Vendors are requested to submit responses by January 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST via email to Edward Chilson, with submissions accepted in MS Word or Adobe PDF format. The performance work statement specifies maintenance must be conducted according to ASTM 18 and ASTM E 384 standards, with work hours limited to 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Contractor personnel will be subject to rigorous security requirements, including background checks and mandatory training in areas such as AT Level I, OPSEC, and iWATCH.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category, though vendors are asked to indicate their small business status and socio-economic designations such as HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, or women-owned businesses. The contract structure includes one base year with two 12-month option years, requiring one preventive maintenance visit annually and additional repair visits as needed. While specific award values are not disclosed in the documentation, the scope involves comprehensive maintenance services encompassing personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining eight hardness testing machines across multiple CCAD facilities, with work to be performed under strict security and operational protocols. This RFI emphasizes that it is solely for information and planning purposes, and does not constitute a commitment to contract or guarantee future solicitation.