ISO 14001 Audit Services

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an ISO 14001:2015 certificate for Tobyhanna Army Depot, demonstrating their implementation and maintenance of an Environmental Management System.

• Certified Entity: Tobyhanna Army Depot
• Address: 11 Hap Arnold Blvd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466, United States of America
• Scope of Environmental Management System: Covers repair, overhaul, integration, fabrication, power projection, and logistics support activities for communications electronics equipment and systems, industrial processes, and production facility and equipment maintenance.
• Standard: ISO 14001:2015
• Certificate Registration Number: 31618226 UM15
• Dates: Original Certification (2023-07-06), Certification (2024-04-15), Valid Until (2027-04-22)

This certificate indicates that Tobyhanna Army Depot has met international standards for environmental management. Bidders should note this as it may be a requirement or a positive indicator of the depot's operational standards and compliance, particularly if the opportunity involves environmental considerations or requires partners with established environmental management practices.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W51AA126QA044 for ISO 14001 Audit Services.

• Incumbent/Recompete: Previous contract number is W25G1V23P0053.
• Outsourced Processes: Tank maintenance, residual waste removal, and most training are outsourced.
• Shift Work: Third shift operates in the Paint shop from 2300-0700.
• Applicable Regulations: Title V Synthetic Minor, NPDES Permit, Drinking Water Permit, and Part B permit apply.
• Consultant Use: No consultant was used to establish or maintain the management system.
• Adverse Environmental Events: 5 reportable events (spills, etc.) occurred in the past 3 years.
• Personnel Count: The total estimated depot population for bidding purposes is 3200.
• Certificates: The organization possesses all previously issued ISO 14001 certificates.
• Last Audit: A surveillance audit was conducted in February 2026.
• Accreditation Requirements: The government will not change the PWS language regarding accreditation requirements. The evaluation clause has been updated. A copy of the current ISO 14001 certificate is available via Solicitation Amendment 0001.
• Risk/Complexity Level: The EMS risk/complexity level is assessed as High.

This Q&A document clarifies several aspects of the solicitation, including past contract information, operational details, regulatory requirements, and personnel estimates. It also directs bidders to Amendment 0001 for a copy of the current ISO 14001 certificate. The government has updated the evaluation clause in response to a question about accreditation requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for ISO 14001 Audit Services. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price, technical qualifications, and past performance.

• The core service involves providing ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Body Services.

• This includes Base Year services (Surveillance Audit and Registration Audit to ISO 14001:2015) and potential option years for further surveillance and registration audits.

• Offerors must be an accredited certification body to ISO 17021 by an International Accreditation Forum (IAF) member with a scope including ISO 14001.

• Offerors must submit their ISO 17021 certificate of accreditation and auditor qualifications/certifications.

• The solicitation references Attachment 1 (Performance Work Statement) and Attachment 2 (Current ISO 14001 Certificate).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required for all contractor information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance includes a Base Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) and four Option Years.

• Offerors must submit their completed SF1449 form.

• Proposals are due by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Quotes should be emailed to marissa.c.brodi.civ@army.mil, referencing solicitation number W51AA1-26-Q-A044.

• The evaluation will consider Price, Technical qualifications, and Past Performance.

• The government may award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions.

• Evaluation of options will add their total price to the basic requirement's price.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 541618

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email to marissa.c.brodi.civ@army.mil by April 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Answers will be consolidated and posted.

• Offerors must ensure their CMMC status is current and affirmed in SPRS prior to award.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for ISO 14001 Audit Services. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price, technical factors, and past performance.

• The core service involves providing ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Body Services.

• This includes surveillance audits and registration audits to ISO 14001:2015 standards.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides complete details on these services.

• A key requirement is compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self).

• The contract is structured with a Base Year and four Option Years.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all CLINs.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
  • Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
  • Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029
  • Option Year 3: July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2030
  • Option Year 4: July 1, 2030 - June 30, 2031

• Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA.

• Offerors must submit their proposal, including an ISO 17021 certificate and auditor qualifications.

• Proposals should include a completed SF1449, pricing, and all other required documentation.

• Offerors are encouraged to submit their best price initially, as the government may award without discussions.

• Evaluation factors include Price, Technical, and Past Performance.

• The government will evaluate options by adding their total price to the basic requirement's price.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Questions Due: April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
  • Offer Due Date: April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST

• This acquisition is currently listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Marissa Brodi, via email only.

• Offerors are instructed not to contact any TYAD personnel regarding questions.

• Email quotes must reference solicitation number W51AA1-26-Q-A044.

• CMMC Level 2 (Self) is required for all contractor information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Body (CB) Services for Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).

• Conduct ISO 14001:2015 re-registration and surveillance audits.

• Provide comprehensive audit reports, including identification of non-conformances.

• Conduct entrance, exit, and daily briefs during audit periods.

• The scope excludes tenant activities at TYAD.

• Audits must be conducted to the ISO 14001:2015 standard.

• Zero deviation from the standard is the performance threshold for audits.

• Deliverable: Final audit report in PDF format, submitted electronically upon completion of each audit.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) and four (4) 12-month option years (July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2031).

• Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

• Certifications: CB must possess and provide evidence of current ISO 14001 accreditation.

• Experience: 10 years of experience in the defense industry; experience auditing complex industrial manufacturing/repair facilities within the defense sector; knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.

• Auditors: Lead auditors require a minimum of four years of experience; all auditors must have completed 15 hours of continuing education and performed four full EMS audits within the last three years.

• Security: Contractor personnel require a security background check and approval from TYAD Security Operations Branch for site access. Specific forms (ELTY Form 648-C) must be completed.

• Training: All contractor personnel requiring access must complete AT Level I awareness training annually and iWATCH Army Training within 30 days of contract award. OPSEC Level I Initial and Continual training is also mandatory.

• Reporting: Contractor manpower reporting is required via the Army data collection site.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract.

• Key Personnel: ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Experienced Lead Auditor is considered key personnel.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide non-personnel services for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Body (CB) Services for Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).

• Conduct re-registration and surveillance audits for TYAD's ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System.

• Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and non-personal services.

• Perform entrance, exit, and daily briefs during audit periods.

• Provide comprehensive audit reports.

• Base Year: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

• Four (4) 12-month option years extending through June 30, 2031.

• Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

• Audits must be conducted to the ISO 14001:2015 standard.

• Zero deviation from standard is the performance threshold for audits.

• Final audit reports must be provided in electronic PDF format.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Security: Contractor personnel require background checks and approval for access to Tobyhanna Army Depot. Compliance with installation security regulations, AT Level I training, iWATCH training, and OPSEC requirements is mandatory.

• Key Personnel: An experienced ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor is required.

• Qualifications: The CB must possess current ISO 14001 accreditation, demonstrate 10 years of experience in the defense industry, and have experience auditing industrial manufacturing/repair facilities. Auditors must meet specific experience and continuing education requirements.

• Reporting: Contractor manpower reporting is required via the Army Contractor Manpower Reporting Application.

• Safety: Compliance with all Federal, State, and local safety regulations is required. TYAD is an ISO 45001 certified facility.

• Recycling: Compliance with TYAD's general recycling plan is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Proposal - RFP) for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Body Services. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, considering price, technical factors, and past performance.

• Base Year: ISO 14001 Registration Audit to ISO 14001:2015.

• Option Year 1: Surveillance Audit 1 to ISO 14001:2015.

• Option Year 2: Surveillance Audit 2 to ISO 14001:2015.

• Option Year 3: Registration Audit to ISO 14001:2015.

• Option Year 4: Surveillance Audit 1 to ISO 14001:2015.

• All services require adherence to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the ISO 14001:2015 standard.

• Offerors must complete specific FAR provisions (52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.209-2, 52.209-11).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award for all contractor information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all line items.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
  • Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
  • Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029
  • Option Year 3: July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2030
  • Option Year 4: July 1, 2030 - June 30, 2031

• Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to marissa.c.brodi.civ@army.mil.

• The email must include a signed copy of the SF 1449, pricing, and all other required documentation.

• Evaluation criteria: Price, technical, and past performance.

• The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price bidder.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" but has a "SET ASIDE" checkbox marked, indicating a potential set-aside. The specific set-aside type is not clearly indicated on this page.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 541618.

• The document is a "DRAFT" solicitation.

• Offerors must submit invoices and receiving reports through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

• Specific points of contact are provided for WAWF and contract-related inquiries.