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 USACE Los Angeles District (SPL) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified and interested contractors for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Industrial Equipment (IE) services. This market research aims to support mission-critical operations across the district. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for recurring maintenance, inspection, repair, towing, transport, and emergency support for a fleet of 54 MHE units and 43 IE units. The majority of equipment is located at the USACE-SPL Base Yard in South El Monte, CA, with services also required in Orange and LA Counties, CA; La Paz, Maricopa and Pinal Counties, AZ; and Lincoln County, NV.
Core services include Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI), testing and certification, break-fix repairs, provision of parts and materials, towing, transport, and emergency call-outs. Firms must employ technicians with extensive certifications, including OSHA, EM 385-1-1, Forklift & Telehandler Operator, CDL (Class A preferred), NCCER, ASE (T-Series), OEM (CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo CE, Bobcat, Case), IFPS Hydraulic, AWS Welding, WreckMaster, TRAA, NCCCO Rigger, and DOT/FMCSA compliance training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research only; no contract will be awarded from this notice)
- NAICS: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance
- Period of Performance: Base Year and Four (4) Option Years
- Estimated Value: $1M-$5M over the performance period
- Place of Performance: USACE-SPL Base Yard, South El Monte, CA, and other specified counties in CA, AZ, and NV.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 06:59 AM PST
- Published: April 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit a response not exceeding six pages, including:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Business size/classification (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a)).
- Past experience (up to three projects within the last six years) of similar scope, magnitude, and complexity, detailing project title, location, description, percentage of self-performed work, dollar value, and references.
- Joint Venture (JV) information, if applicable.
- Bonding limits (single and aggregate).
- Brief Capability Narrative addressing all PBWS tasks and subcontractor management.
- PBWS Capability Checklist and Technician Certifications Checklist.
- Description of ability to perform services in specified locations.
- Signed Certification Statement.
Additional Notes
This notice is for preliminary planning. Small business prime contractors must adhere to FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (not more than 50% of services to non-similarly situated entities). Pricing for PMIs will be firm fixed-price with annual escalation, while Break Fix and Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) materials may include up to a 30% markup.