Material Handling Equipment (MHE) & Industrial Equipment (IE) Services, Los Angeles District (SPL), USACE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Los Angeles District (SPL), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) & Industrial Equipment (IE) services. This market research aims to find firms capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and support for USACE-SPL's fleet of 54 MHE and 43 IE units, primarily located at the USACE-SPL Base Yard in South El Monte, CA. This is for information only; no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due April 30, 2026.
Purpose
This notice is for preliminary planning and market research to identify qualified and interested contractors under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance). It will help USACE-SPL determine industry capabilities for future requirements.
Scope of Work
The required services include recurring maintenance, inspection, repair, towing, transport, and emergency support. Core services, as detailed in the Performance Based Work Statement (PBWS), encompass:
- Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI)
- Testing and Certification
- Repair - Break-Fix services
- Provision of Parts and Materials
- Towing and Transport services
- Emergency Call-outs
Firms must employ certified technicians with extensive qualifications, including OSHA, EM 385-1-1, various operator certifications (e.g., Forklift, Telehandler, CDL), OEM factory certifications (e.g., CAT, John Deere), and specialized certifications for hydraulics, welding, towing, and rigging. Services are primarily for the USACE-SPL Base Yard, with potential for Orange and LA Counties, CA; La Paz, Maricopa and Pinal Counties, AZ; and Lincoln County, NV.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Year + Four (4) Option Years
- Anticipated Value: $1M-$5M over the performance period
- Place of Performance: USACE-SPL Base Yard, South El Monte, CA (Work Hours: 0600–1830, M–F)
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside designated, but the notice references small business subcontracting limitations (FAR 52.219-14), indicating potential small business consideration.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 06:59 AM PST
- Published: April 1, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested sources must submit a response (not exceeding six pages) including:
- Offeror contact information and business size/classification (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a)).
- Past experience (up to three projects in the last six years, similar scope/magnitude/complexity, with client references).
- Joint Venture (JV) information, if applicable.
- Single and aggregate bonding limits.
- Brief Capability Narrative and PBWS Capability Checklist.
- Description of ability to perform services in specified counties.
- Certifications Checklist for technicians.
- Signed Certification Statement.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Roger Minami, Procurement Analyst, kinya.r.minami@usace.army.mil