Maintenance and Calibration Services TMET equipment
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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's DEVCOM Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing preventive maintenance, calibration, certification, and limited repair services for Textile Material Evaluation Team (TMET) equipment at its facility in Natick, Massachusetts. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government seeks contractors to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with manufacturer, ISO, and Army standards. Services include:
- Preventive Maintenance: Monthly services.
- Calibration & Certification: Semi-annual and annual calibration, traceable to NIST standards.
- Repair Services: Limited repair, with service calls requiring a response within 48 business hours.
- Parts: Use of OEM or Government-approved equivalent parts.
- Documentation: Technical reporting and documentation, including service reports within 10 calendar days. Reports must include a Certificate of Calibration, description of services, parts replaced, findings, recommendations, and technician details.
Equipment Covered
The services will cover various TMET equipment, including but not limited to:
- SDL Atlas C14000, CI35F, LHT
- Vortex M6 Units
- M228AA
- Pellerin Milnor 36026Q6P
- Harris-Millipore HRO-400 and HRO-200 Systems
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 811219 – Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 12-month base period with four (4) additional 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: April 1, 2026
- Published: March 27, 2026
Security Requirements
Contractors must comply with installation access requirements and FAR 52.204-9. No network access will be provided.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement (maximum 5 pages) via email. The statement should include:
- Company information and business size.
- Relevant experience.
- NIST calibration capability.
- Response capability for service calls.
- Past performance. The email subject line must be: "Sources Sought – TMET Equipment Maintenance and Calibration."
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research to identify potential qualified small business sources. No contract will be awarded from this notice, and the Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding.