DLA Disposition Services Northeast Regional MHE Maintenance Services
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is soliciting proposals for Northeast Regional Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance Services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under NAICS 811310 ($12.5 million size standard). The contract aims to ensure MHE is consistently operational at DLA DS facilities in Letterkenny, PA, and Fort Meade, MD, including a third-party site in Hagerstown, MD. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) for various MHE, including electric-powered equipment, batteries, and charging stations. PM services must adhere to OEM specifications and be completed within 10 business days. CM involves assessment, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, providing written repair estimates, and performing approved repairs within 5 business days of COR approval and parts receipt. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision. Employees must possess Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) certifications. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines performance levels and potential payment reductions.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items/services (FAR 12 and 13.5).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 811310, $12.5M size standard).
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods, totaling up to 3 years.
- Estimated Value: The price schedule indicates a total estimated value of $195,000 over three years, primarily for repair/replacement parts ($65,000 per period).
- Place of Performance: DLA DS Letterkenny (Chambersburg, PA), DLA DS Meade (Fort Meade, MD), and a third-party site (18656 Leslie Dr, Hagerstown, MD).
- Contract Minimum/Maximum: $2,500 minimum, 150% of estimated contract value maximum.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes:
- Volume 1: Proposal Certifications and Price Schedule (Attachment 2).
- Volume 2: Past Performance Proposal. Offerors must provide relevant past performance data from the last 6 years, limited to four projects. Crucially, offerors must provide the Past Performance Survey (Attachment 4) to their references, who must independently submit the completed survey directly to the Contracting Officer (james.isola@dla.mil) by the solicitation closing date. Surveys submitted by the offeror or after the deadline will not be considered. Proposals must be valid for 90 days.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the US Government, considering Past Performance and Price. Past performance is significantly more important than price. The government will assess the quality of past performance, considering information from the offeror and other sources. Offerors lacking relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating. Price will be evaluated using price analysis techniques but will not be numerically scored.
Key Dates & Contact
- Proposal Due Date: March 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Contact: James Isola (james.isola@dla.mil).