Material Handling Equipment Maintenance Group 13

SOL #: HQC00426QE020Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Commissary Agency (Deca)
DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY
FORT LEE, VA, 23801-1800, United States

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment (J039)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 27, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Feb 3, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is conducting market research to identify qualified and capable sources for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Unscheduled Repair Services for Material Handling Equipment (MHE). This Sources Sought notice focuses on DeCA Group 13 locations in Colorado and Utah, including Buckley AFB, Fort Carson, Hill AFB, Peterson SFB, and USAF Academy. Responses are due by February 3, 2026.

Purpose

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. DeCA aims to gather information from industry to determine appropriate acquisition strategies, including potential set-aside decisions, for future MHE maintenance requirements.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves non-personal support services for MHE, encompassing both scheduled PM (every three months) and unscheduled repairs. MHE includes various types of electric and propane/gasoline forklifts, pallet jacks, and battery chargers. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) indicates that a future contract would likely be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for PM and Time & Material (T&M) for UM. Key performance standards include providing UM repair estimates within 16 hours and completing repairs within 7 working days of approval. Contractor personnel are expected to be ASE certified and adhere to safety regulations.

Locations

Services are required at DeCA Group 13 locations: Buckley Air Force Base, Fort Carson, Hill Air Force Base, Peterson Space Force Base, and the United States Air Force Academy. Detailed MHE inventories for these locations are provided in attached documents.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: February 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
  • Published: January 27, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested vendors should submit a capability package including:

  • Company name, address, CAGE Code, and UEI.
  • Business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance).
  • Any applicable GSA Schedule or contract vehicles.
  • A brief capability statement (not to exceed three pages) summarizing relevant experience with MHE preventive maintenance and repair services.
  • Identification of geographic service coverage, indicating ability to support the listed Group 13 locations.
  • Any comments, concerns, or recommendations regarding the draft requirement.

Additional Notes

This notice does not guarantee a future solicitation. Vendors located within or near the designated service areas are especially encouraged to respond to help DeCA assess the availability of local sources.

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Posted: Jan 27, 2026
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