Shop Machine Preventative Maintenance and Repair

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking Shop Machine Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) machine shops located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The solicitation (W911QX-25-Q-0057) covers comprehensive maintenance and repair for approximately 50 pieces of industrial equipment including lathes, mills, air compressors, welding equipment, and temperature control chambers. The contract will utilize a comparative evaluation process focused on three key factors: Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance, with technical and past performance considerations deemed significantly more important than price. Offerors must submit three past performance records, demonstrate understanding of military installation operations and safety regulations, and be able to complete National Agency Checks for all contractor employees. The proposal response is due by April 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST, with submissions required via email to the contract specialist.

The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a contract structure including one base year and two option years, spanning from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028. The contract will have firm fixed price and time and materials components, with repair call labor and parts having not-to-exceed (NTE) ceilings of $9,600 for base year labor and $20,000 for parts. Contractors must provide on-site maintenance and repairs within 24-48 hours, use factory-trained personnel with at least three years of experience, and ensure equipment is returned to operational condition according to original equipment manufacturer specifications. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, specifically within the Terminal Effects and Weapons Sciences divisions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer from offerors rated as "Acceptable" in past performance evaluation.