Manatee Protection System (MPS) Operations and Maintenance Services
ID: W912EP26QA001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLEJACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207-0019, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/681d30267e274b1d8cff6134e81fd0c6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, is seeking qualified contractors to provide operations and maintenance services for the Manatee Protection System (MPS) at six Lock and Dam facilities in Central South Florida. The contract encompasses a multiple-year, firm-fixed-price service agreement that includes maintenance, repair, and upgrades of critical systems designed to prevent manatees from being trapped or harmed by lock and dam gates, utilizing advanced electromechanical and acoustic technologies. This procurement is vital for ensuring the safety of manatees and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. Interested parties must submit their quotes by November 19, 2025, at 12 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Brittany Jackson at brittany.r.jackson@usace.army.mil or Dustin Furrey at dustin.l.furrey@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brittany Jackson
    brittany.r.jackson@usace.army.mil
    Dustin Furrey
    dustin.l.furrey@usace.army.mil
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    W912EP26QA001 - Amendment 0001 - SF 30.pdf
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number W912EP26QA001, issued by W074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLE KO CONTRACTING DIVISION. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the Request for Quote (RFQ) due date from November 10, 2025, to November 19, 2025, at 12 PM EST. This change is outlined in Item 14 and the Continuation Page, which explicitly revises the "Response Due Date." All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. The amendment also specifies procedures for offerors to acknowledge receipt, either by completing designated items and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication. Failure to acknowledge the amendment by the revised due date may result in the rejection of an offer.
    W912EP26QA001 - Attachment - Price Sheet.xlsx
    The provided government file outlines a comprehensive contract for labor, parts, and services across a base year and four option years, with all cost fields currently set to zero. Key labor categories include management, administrative support, installation/maintenance/repair, and dive operations. The contract also details specific parts such as water level sensors, encoders, controller cards, and miscellaneous components, alongside maintenance for data loggers, document packages, and ADS4 hardware. Services cover routine and emergency calls, as well as specialized dive operations for cleaning sensors, inspecting/repairing manatee protection screens, and maintaining spillway equipment. Additionally, the contract mentions potential requirements for documentation package revisions, manufacturing of sensor arrays and mounting brackets, and provisions for additional repairs, including sensor replacement. The structure consistently includes sections for direct and indirect labor costs and totals for each period of performance, indicating a detailed framework for tracking expenses once prices are established.
    W912EP26QA001 - Questions and Answers.pdf
    This document addresses questions regarding Request for Quote (RFQ) W912EP26QA001 for Manatee Protection System (MPS) Operations and Maintenance Services. Key clarifications include that greyed-out items in CLIN 0002 are
    W912EP26QA001.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) W912EP26QA001 outlines a multiple-year, firm-fixed-price service contract for the operations, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of Manatee Protection Systems (MPS) at six Lock and Dam facilities within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District in Central South Florida. The MPS are critical for preventing manatees from being trapped or crushed by lock and dam gates, utilizing electromechanical acoustical sensors, exclusion screens, and piezoelectric detection systems. The contract requires a qualified contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, and supplies for regularly scheduled maintenance, cleaning, calibration, troubleshooting, performance verification, and repairs, including emergency services with a 24-hour response time. Key personnel with specific expertise in diving, acoustics, programming (PLC Ladder Logic), and electronics are required. The contractor must also manage spare parts, maintain comprehensive design documentation, and adhere to strict security, safety, and reporting requirements, including AT Level I training and SAM.gov service contract reporting.
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