TAC VEH Fire Suppression System (FSS) and Air Conditioner (AC) maintenance and repair services

The United States Marine Corps is soliciting quotes for Fire Suppression System (FSS) and Air Conditioner (AC) maintenance and repair services on armored tactical vehicles at Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) in Twentynine Palms, California. The contractor must employ qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanics to perform system troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, component replacement, and refilling of FSS and AC systems using specified chemicals including sodium bicarbonate, dry nitrogen, FM200, HFC227, and Black Widow dry powder. Key contractual requirements include maintaining 92% or greater operational readiness of systems, maintaining 60 days of supply for repair parts and materials, providing weekly production reports and monthly status reports, submitting a Quality Control Plan within 14 days of award, and supporting training events upon request. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens with a Secret security clearance, successfully complete DoD Information Awareness training, obtain CAC cards, and comply with all base security and safety regulations. The solicitation is an RFQ (Request for Quote) with quotes due March 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT; evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, though compliance with technical specifications, security requirements, and operational readiness targets will be essential.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with 100% small business utilization requirement and is specifically designated for women-owned small businesses (WOSB). No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation notice. The estimated contract value is USD 10,000,000.00 for a 12-month base period (April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027) with a potential 6-month extension (April 2027 through August 2027) under a firm fixed price contract. The contractor will service approximately 1,600 armored tactical vehicles, including BAE RG33, BAE Caiman, Force Protection, General Dynamics RG31, Navistar, and MATV variants. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, at the MCAGCC/MAGTFTC facility in Twentynine Palms, California, with occasional flexible scheduling requirements, and Service Contract Act wage determinations apply with minimum hourly rates ranging from $14.93 to $64.85 depending on occupation, plus fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour.