Pre-Solicitation Notice - ISO 14001
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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 Department of the Army has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Body Services at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is NOT a request for proposal. The requirement is for re-registration and surveillance audits to maintain the depot's ISO 14001:2015 certification. Interested firms must submit capability statements by March 31, 2026, and are invited to an industry meeting on March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services to conduct re-registration and surveillance audits for Tobyhanna Army Depot's ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System. This includes providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies, performing entrance, exit, and daily briefs during audit periods, and delivering comprehensive audit reports in electronic PDF format. All services must adhere to the ISO 14001:2015 standard and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract Details
- Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) plus four 12-month option years, extending the potential contract through June 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.
- Set-Aside: The draft solicitation indicates "UNRESTRICTED" but notes a "SET ASIDE" checkbox marked. The NAICS code is 541618 (Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Miscellaneous).
- Key Requirements: Offerors must have current and active SAM.gov registration. Prior to award, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required for contractor information systems. The Certification Body must possess current ISO 14001 accreditation, demonstrate 10 years of experience in the defense industry, and have experience auditing industrial manufacturing/repair facilities. An experienced ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor is required. Contractor personnel will require background checks and compliance with installation security regulations.
Submission & Industry Engagement
- Capability Statements Due: Within 15 days of the notice, by March 31, 2026. Statements should describe the firm's capability to meet the requirement.
- Submission Contact: Marissa Brodi (marissa.c.brodi.civ@army.mil).
- Pre-Solicitation/Industry Meeting: Scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams. The meeting will review requirements, specifications, and include a Q&A session.
- Meeting Link:
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993143152035?p=kAV1z5m0SW3Cz466UG - Meeting ID: 993 143 152 035
- Passcode: d7SL3a4o
- Meeting Link:
Evaluation (Based on Draft Solicitation)
Future proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Technical factors, and Past Performance. The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price bidder.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only. Responses are voluntary and do not constitute offers. The attached Draft PWS and Solicitation are subject to minor revisions.