Tower Maintenance and Repair
ID: W51AA1TOWERSSNType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

INSPECTION- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT (H358)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f9ffaa80ac5b4bb4a21e679cb40baa53/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG), is seeking qualified businesses to provide tower maintenance and repair services at the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) in Pennsylvania. The procurement involves conducting annual safety inspections and on-call repairs for tower structures, with a contract structure that includes Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for scheduled inspections and Time and Material (T&M) for unscheduled repairs. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the safety and operational integrity of communication infrastructure at TYAD, and interested companies are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant business information to the primary contact, Justin Marino, at justin.m.marino2.civ@army.mil or by phone at 570-615-7106. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and responses will inform whether the procurement will remain within this category or open to broader competition.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Justin Marino
    (570) 615-7106
    justin.m.marino2.civ@army.mil
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    DRAFT PWS Tower Inspection and Maintenance.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a non-personal services contract focused on tower inspection and maintenance at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The contract structure is hybrid, consisting of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for scheduled inspections and Time and Material (T&M) for unscheduled repairs. The contractor is responsible for conducting annual safety inspections and responding to on-call repairs within a 72-hour timeframe. Compliance with Telecommunications Industry Association standards and other regulatory frameworks is mandatory. The contract spans one base year with four optional years, emphasizing quality control through a developed Quality Control Program. Contractors must adhere to specific security and safety protocols, including background checks and compliance with environmental guidelines. Additionally, the document stipulates recognized holidays, hours of operation, and a site visit requirement for bidders. It emphasizes the importance of detailed deliverables, such as inspection and repair reports, to ensure compliance with performance standards. The overarching objective is to maintain the safety and operational integrity of multiple tower structures, facilitating effective communication and operations at TYAD.
    SOURCES SOUGHT Notice- Tower Maint. and Repairs.docx
    The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, has issued a Sources Sought Notice aimed at gathering information on businesses capable of providing annual inspections and preventative maintenance for towers and platforms at the Tobyhanna Army Depot. This notice serves as market research and does not represent a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to contract. Responses, which will be kept confidential, may influence whether the opportunity is set aside for small businesses or opened to broader competition. Interested companies are invited to submit information about their capabilities, including basic business details such as name, address, contacts, and relevant codes, to the designated Contract Specialist. This process emphasizes the government's intent to ensure safe and efficient operations at TYAD and invites industry input to assess available expertise for fulfilling the necessary services outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
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