Material Handling Equipment (MHE) & Industrial Equipment (IE) Services, Los Angeles District (SPL), USACE
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Los Angeles District (SPL), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Industrial Equipment (IE) Services. This opportunity seeks firms capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, inspection, repair, towing, transport, and emergency support for a fleet of 97 critical assets. The estimated value is $1M-$5M over a base year and four option years. Responses are due by May 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services encompass recurring maintenance, inspection, repair (break-fix), towing, transport, and emergency support for 54 MHE units and 43 IE units. These assets are crucial for mission-critical operations across the Los Angeles District. Core services include Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI), testing and certification, provision of parts and materials, and emergency call-outs. A detailed list of equipment is available, including various vehicles, construction machinery, generators, and attachments.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
The Government seeks firms employing certified technicians with extensive qualifications, including OSHA, EM 38511, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, HAZCOM, Forklift/Telehandler, CDL, NCCER, ASE, OEM, IFPS Hydraulic, AWS Welding, WreckMaster, TRAA, DOT/FMCSA, Load Securement, NCCCO, Signal Person, and specific USACE safety courses. Contractors must demonstrate compliant safety practices and reliable service delivery. The primary NAICS code is 811310 (Commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance). Small business prime contractors must adhere to FAR 52.219-14 regarding subcontracting limitations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 811310 (Commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance)
- Period of Performance: Base Year + Four (4) Option Years
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Place of Performance: USACE-SPL Base Yard, South El Monte, CA, and surrounding counties in CA, AZ, and NV.
- Response Due: May 2, 2026, at 06:59 AM PST
- Published: April 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit a response, not exceeding six pages, including:
- Offeror details, business size/classification (including small business designations).
- Up to three past projects (within 6 years) of similar scope, magnitude, and complexity, detailing role, self-performed vs. subcontracted work, dollar value, and client references.
- Joint Venture information (if applicable).
- Bonding limits.
- A brief capability narrative addressing PBWS tasks and subcontractor management.
- A PBWS Capability Checklist and a Certifications Checklist for technicians.
- A signed certification statement. Pricing considerations for PMI (FFP with escalation) and Break Fix/POL materials (up to 30% markup) should be noted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and preliminary planning only; it does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. No reimbursement will be made for response costs.