Material Handling Equipment - MHE - PM & Repair Svcs - Puerto Rico Store
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 Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is soliciting quotes for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Unscheduled Repair Services (UM) for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) at the Fort Buchanan Commissary in Puerto Rico. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Purpose and Scope
DeCA requires comprehensive maintenance services to ensure the operational readiness of its MHE fleet, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers. The scope encompasses scheduled PM, performed quarterly, and on-demand UM for repairs. PM services are structured as Firm Fixed Price (FFP), covering all associated costs like labor, parts, and transportation. Unscheduled Maintenance is handled on a Time and Material (T&M) basis, with established fixed hourly rates for labor and actual costs for materials. The contractor must provide new, OEM-compliant or exceeding parts and ensure personnel are ASE certified. Work will be performed on-site during standard business hours.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: HQC00426QE013
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), utilizing FAR Part 12 and Subpart 13.5 procedures.
- NAICS Code: 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Period of Performance: One base year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) with four one-year options.
- Place of Performance: Fort Buchanan Commissary, 689 N. Terminal Road, Fort Buchanan, PR.
Key Dates
- Scheduled Site Visit: February 10, 2026, at 09:00 am AST, Fort Buchanan Commissary. Attendees must sign in at the Administration Office and email the store prior to the visit. Installation access requires Real ID/Passport, Full Name, SSN, and Date of Birth.
- Questions Due: February 13, 2026, by 4:00 pm EST. Answers will be provided via amendment.
- Quotes Due: February 16, 2026, by 4:00 pm EST.
Submission and Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to the contract specialist, Sheila Smith, at Sheila.Smith@deca.mil. Evaluation will consider Technical Acceptability of Service, Past Performance, and Price, with technical and past performance being approximately equal to price. Offerors are required to complete specific FAR provisions and certifications, and their technical offer must detail experience and proposed performance. Pricing proposals must utilize the provided pricing spreadsheet.
Supporting Documents
Key attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) detailing service requirements and standards, an MHE DPAS Report listing existing equipment, an SCA Wage Determination and Equipment List for Puerto Rico, and a Pricing Spreadsheet for proposal submission.