Preventive Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Work of Airfield Lightings
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 Department of the Army, 409th Contracting Command, is soliciting proposals for Preventive Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Work of Airfield Lightings at USAG Bavaria (Grafenwoehr, Vilseck, Hohenfels), Germany. This is a follow-on contract. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Proposals are due March 9, 2026, at 11:00 Central European Time (CET).
Scope of Work
This requirement is for comprehensive non-personal services covering maintenance, inspection, and repair of Airfield Lighting and Control Monitoring Systems. Services include planning, coordination, surveillance, execution, upgrades, and replacement of all components. Specific locations include Grafenwoehr Tower Barracks, Vilseck Rose Barracks, and Hohenfels Barracks. Maintenance frequencies range from monthly to annually, covering systems such as Airport Lighting Vaults, Runway and Taxiway Elevated Edge Lights, In-Pavement Lighting, PAPI, MALFS, REIL, Hazard Beacons, Obstruction Lights, Rotating Beacons, Lighted Wind Cones, VASI, and ALCMS. Repair work and spare parts are also included.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W912PB26RA014
- Contract Type: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) with Firm Fixed Price and Labor Hour arrangements.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Period of Performance: Expected to start April 1, 2026, for a Base Year (01 APR 2026 - 31 MAR 2027) plus two (2) Option Years (01 APR 2027 - 31 MAR 2028 and 01 APR 2028 - 31 MAR 2029).
- Product Service Code: J062 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Lighting Fixtures And Lamps)
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Contractor personnel must possess a valid master electric/electronic certificate (Meisterbrief) and specific training courses (e.g., PAPI, MALS). Compliance with manufacturer instructions, federal/state/local laws, and installation security requirements (including AT Level I, OPSEC, and SAR training) is mandatory. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) and detailed reporting are required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Evaluation Factors: Electric/Electronic Master Certification, Course Certification (PAPI and MALS), Written Confirmation of employment, and Subcontracting Information.
- Supplier Performance Risk (SPRS): Assessment based on Commercial Government Entity (CAGE) code, considering only Supplier Risk.
- Price Evaluation: Offers must be fully loaded and inclusive of all fees, overheads, G&A, insurance, and profits. Pricing can be in local currency or USD.
- Proposal Submission: Via email to specified addresses, with a 10 MB attachment limit. Proposals must be in English, PDF format, and acknowledge all amendments.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM CET. Email the office to be added to the site visit list.
- Questions: Must be emailed to derrick.l.reynolds2.civ@army.mil and usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.409-contr-spt-bde.mbx.rco-bavaria-solicit@army.mil.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Proposal Due Date: March 9, 2026, 11:00 CET.
- Site Visit: March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM CET.
- Primary Contact: Derrick Reynolds (derrick.l.reynolds2.civ@army.mil, 004909641705268779)
- Secondary Contact: Debbie Frankovich (debbie.c.frankovich.civ@army.mil, 499641705268734)