Mixed-Bed Deionization Systems Maintenance - 5 Year

The Department of the Army is seeking a contractor to provide maintenance services for Mixed-Bed Deionization (DI) Systems located at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania. The Sources Sought Notice (SSN) indicates a comprehensive maintenance contract covering two DI systems in specific facility locations, including preventative bi-monthly maintenance and emergency repair services. The contract will encompass a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option years, focusing on maintaining critical water purification infrastructure. While this is currently a pre-solicitation notice and not a formal Request for Proposal, the government is gathering initial market research to understand potential contractor capabilities. The opportunity is classified under NAICS category 811490 for personal and household goods repair and maintenance, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of J046 for water purification equipment maintenance.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines specific technical requirements, including supplying and installing mixed-bed tanks, cation/anion exchange tanks, and maintaining precise coolant quality parameters. Contractors will be expected to provide services with specific performance metrics, such as maintaining coolant pH levels between 8.8-9.6 and managing conductivity standards. The government has established a tight response window, with the Sources Sought Notice posted on February 4, 2025, and responses due by February 11, 2025. While no specific budget range is detailed, the comprehensive maintenance requirements suggest a potentially significant contract value given the specialized nature of the water purification systems and the multi-year service commitment.