RFI - Rock Island Arsenal Base Operations Support Services

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island Arsenal is seeking market research information for a comprehensive Base Operations Support Services (BOSS) contract covering Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. This hybrid Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract encompasses maintaining buildings and infrastructure, operating a hydroelectric plant with eight 500-HP generators and two 250-HP induction generators, maintaining four bridges including the historic Government Swing Span Bridge from 1896, and providing pest management services across the installation. The scope includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, system inspections, equipment operations, and specialized services requiring personnel with specific qualifications such as licensed journeyman craftspersons and certified bridge operators. The contract will utilize both firm fixed price and time-and-materials pricing structures. Interested 8(a) offerors must submit detailed capability information, company details, CAGE codes, and insights on assumptions, subcontracting plans, and cost considerations by 12:00 PM CST on July 25, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, restricting participation to companies certified under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. The contract structure includes a 5-year base ordering period with an additional 5-year option period, potentially spanning up to 10 years total. The hydroelectric plant operations require continuous 24/7 staffing and can produce 20-30% of the installation's annual electric energy consumption. Bridge operations must maintain 24/7 availability during the Mississippi River navigation season, with strict adherence to Coast Guard and Federal Railroad Administration regulations. Personnel qualifications are rigorous, requiring specific experience levels including operators with 2+ years of power generation experience, machinists with 4 years of full-service experience, and supervisory personnel who are journeyman electricians with management experience. The RFI emphasizes this is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation.