| Location: | Pennsylvania |
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| Posted: | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | W911N226QA023 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR
Material Handling Equipment (MHE) for the repairs, maintenance, and rental services for:
lifts, light towers with generators, yard ramps, forklifts, telehandlers, and container handlers at Letterkenny Munitions Center (LEMC) located on Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD)
The Government intends to award a commercial, Firm Fixed Price, competitive, service contract no later than 22 August 2026 and will use the results of this request to develop its acquisition strategy. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status.
The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal – Letterkenny Munitions Center (ACC-RSA-LEMC) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) and Source Sought announcement to gain information from industry and seek sources capable of and interested in the rental services, repairs, and maintenance of MHE. The purpose of providing this information is to conduct Market Research and identify interested sources capable of procuring firm fixed price rental services, repairs, and maintenance of MHE. A draft copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Equipment List is attached.
Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov.
Eligibility
At this point, the Government requests the response from all interested capable businesses and the applicable NAICS for this requirement is 811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $12,500,000.00. At this time, the Government has made no decisions about whether a full and open competition will occur. Upon receipt of all responses to this notice, the Government will determine its path forward.
Capabilities Statement and additional Information and Submission Details
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Please provide a Capabilities Statement, which must address the following items:
1. Is your company able to provide a firm fixed price for repairs based on the disclosure of previous repair history of the last six (6) years?
2. Do you have experience performing services, repairs, and maintenance to MHE? Describe the type of work your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirements? Describe your ability to meet the requirements in the draft PWS.
3. How long would you need to accomplish this requirement?
4. Please identify other Government Agencies for whom you have performed similar work in the past. What contract vehicle(s) were utilized for those contracts? Please provide contract numbers and Government POCs.
5. What obstacles or hindrances did you encounter while performing similar work on past contracts? List any lessons learned or best business practices found.
6. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin providing the services and begin performance?
7. What installation support will your company require to successfully perform the requirements of the required work?
8. Does your company currently possess the capabilities to perform all the tasks for the required work internally? If not, what areas may require accomplishment with teaming arrangements and subcontracting?
9. Please provide any general questions or clarifications regarding this requirement.
10. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the requirement.
11. If applicable, indicate whether you qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) Small Business, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern and provide your documentary proof from the Small Business Administration.
12. Please supply your SAM reps and certs as well as your SBA Profile.
Please offer recommendations to improve the technical specifications and draft PWS. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. The Government appreciates your answers and feedback and welcomes any questions you have.
If your firm is capable of requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement to Mrs. Megan M. Smith at megan.m.smith110.civ@army.mil, 20 February 2026, 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
Point of Contact:
Megan M. Smith (Mrs.)
Contract Specialist
PAE Fires
Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal
CCAM-MSD-D
1 Overcash Avenue, Bldg. 10
Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150
Teams: 520-941-0269
Comm: 717-267-5395
DSN: 570-5395
Email: megan.m.smith110.civ@army.mil

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