Autoclaves and Rheometer Maintenance for Watervliet Arsenal, NY
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for Autoclaves and Rheometer Maintenance Services for Benet Laboratories at Watervliet Arsenal, NY. This requirement covers essential maintenance for equipment used in processing composite materials and developing cure cycles. Although noted as a sole source procurement with Advanced Processing Technology Inc., all responsible offerors are encouraged to submit quotes. The acquisition is unrestricted. Proposals are due March 16, 2026, by 4:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires non-IT hardware and software maintenance support for specific equipment:
- Lipton/AvPro 3ft. Diam. Autoclave (S/N 85-2411)
- United McGill D4 Autoclave (S/N 9473, cooling system only)
- Alpha Technologies APA2000 ATD (S/N 111AJE2031)
Key services include:
- Two (2) preventive maintenance (PM) calls per year for each system, scheduled approximately six months apart.
- Remedial maintenance (RM) to restore systems to specified requirements, with parts and travel costs covered by Benet.
- Telephone diagnosis within 24 working hours.
- NIST traceable calibration and software upgrades for the rheometer.
- Limited Engineering Services (20 hours per system per year) for profile development, data assessment, and operator training.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One year, from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with additional years available as option line items.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Other Repair and Maintenance)
- Proposal Due: March 16, 2026, 04:00 PM Local Time
- Published: March 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
All responses must be submitted electronically in accepted formats (Microsoft Office 2007 and lower, Adobe PDF 300 dpi, HTML without active links) and must be virus-free. While the procurement is identified as sole source with Advanced Processing Technology Inc., all responsible offerors are invited to submit a quote for evaluation. Offerors must review all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Benet Labs, Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY 12189.
- Primary Contact: Katja Fox, katja.fox.civ@army.mil, 518-266-5757.
- Technical POC: Michael Nelson.