Solicitation for Wire Marking Machine Preventive Maintenance

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is seeking preventative maintenance and calibration services for two Laselec Wire Marking Machines located at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The solicitation (W912NW-25-Q-0060) requires a contractor to perform one comprehensive annual maintenance visit, which includes equipment inspection, cleaning, testing, and providing a post-visit report and 12-month calibration certificate. Interested offerors must follow FAR Clause 52.212-1 for quote submission and can direct pre-bid inquiries to contract specialist Harold "Jay" Russell via email. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2025, with proposal responses due by June 17, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the government appears to be seeking a qualified vendor with expertise in wire marking machine maintenance.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category, despite initial research suggesting potential small business targeting. The total contract value is estimated around $40,500, structured with a base year and two potential option years. The maintenance will be performed on two specific wire marking machines with serial numbers NA0035 and NB0135, located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Market research indicates potential interest from multiple vendors, including BHPE and RV Global, though the government may have a preference for vendors with specialized technical knowledge. The contract falls under NAICS category 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J016 for maintenance of aircraft component accessories. The procurement method will be a firm-fixed-price contract, to be funded and exercised at the government's discretion.