RFI / sources sought synopsis - experimental facilities technician support services

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground is preparing to procure Experimental Facilities Technician Support Services under Solicitation W911QX27RA003 for the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), with capability responses due November 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. No set-aside is used. Respondents must hold a minimum Defense Intelligence Agency accreditation at the TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level with TS/SCI safeguarding capability, including an accredited SCIF. Accreditation need not exist at white paper submission but is required before any RFP release.

The draft PWS places primary performance at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with additional work at Adelphi, Maryland; Fort Polk, Louisiana; Dugway Proving Ground, Utah; White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico; Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; Nevada Test Site, Nevada; and Meppen, Germany. The contract is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee under NAICS 541330 and PSC AJ12.

The PWS defines 16 task areas spanning facility preparation, hardware design and fabrication, test execution, equipment repair, instrumentation, sample preparation, data analysis, and database management. Specialized operations include explosives handling and testing, ballistic instrumentation, machining, materials characterization, and vehicle technology research. Personnel must obtain and maintain ARL Explosive Safety Certifications (ammo handler, test director, explosive operator, gunner, explosive processor) as specific tasks require, plus certifications for heavy equipment, fall protection, lasers, respirators, and specialized welding. Personnel must be U.S. citizens, fluent in English, hold appropriate security clearances, and sign nondisclosure agreements.

The contractor must provide an onsite Program Manager certified in project management with at least five years of supervisory experience, and must deliver monthly financial and status reports. The Government furnishes durable equipment, most expendable supplies, office space, and specialized PPE. The contractor furnishes basic industrial PPE and non-routine expendables. A Program Management Plan, Personnel Management Plan, OSHA Program, and Safety Plan are due within 30 days of award.

The RFI is issued for planning purposes only and is non-binding. Submissions go electronically to MJ Kang-Jones at myoung.j.kang-jones.civ@army.mil and include a Summary of Demonstrated Capabilities (maximum 30 pages including attachments) covering the last two to three years, a completed Market Survey Questionnaire, and examples of past projects and deliverables. Non-response does not preclude participation in a future formal solicitation.