Controlled Humidity Asset Program (CHAP) Preventative Maintenance
Overview
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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, specifically the Iowa Army National Guard (IA ARNG), has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for Controlled Humidity Asset Program (CHAP) Preventative Maintenance Services. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to award a firm-fixed price purchase order for services at various IA ARNG CHAP system sites across Iowa. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) services for 21 CHAP systems, including air dehumidification units (ADUs), controls, sensors, and safety devices. The primary objective is to maximize equipment efficiency, extend service life, and reduce unscheduled downtime. Services must adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations, encompassing tasks like filter cleaning, belt adjustments, rotor/seal inspections, and system checks. Performance standards require maintaining a daily average relative humidity (RH) of less than 50% 100% of the time, and less than 45% RH 90% of the time.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Small Business Size Standard: $19,000,000)
- Period of Performance: 120 days from the date of award.
- Place of Performance: IA ARNG CHAP SYSTEM SITES in Iowa.
- Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 0800-1530, excluding US holidays.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Seth Van Steenwyk (seth.a.vansteenwyk.civ@army.mil) and Kelsey Letcher (kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest total price from a responsible Offeror whose quotation meets the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
- Key Requirement: Offerors must complete the Contractor Information Table and Pricing Table (Attachment 04) and have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Contractor must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).
- Compliance with installation access, security policies, and Combating Trafficking in Persons policy is mandatory.
- Personnel must be trained, licensed, and certified. Teleworking is not authorized.
- Invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Multiple Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations are applicable for various Iowa counties (e.g., Black Hawk, Boone, Clinton, Dubuque, Emmet, Webster, Plymouth, Polk, Sioux, Clay, Buena Vista) and must be adhered to for labor costing.
- A Redacted Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (Attachment 03) indicates a limited number of qualified sources for this specialized equipment, though the RFQ is posted for competition.