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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD). The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit proposals for Diesel Engine Emissions Testing services for the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Aberdeen Test Center (ATC). The AQD anticipates awarding a firm fixed-price purchase order. The RFQ outlines all requirements, instructions, and evaluation methodologies. The contracting officer is Rachael Davis, and the period of performance for the anticipated contract is from August 1, 2026, to December 14, 2026. The solicitation is specifically designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and includes details regarding NAICS codes and size standards.

This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-4265, Revision No.: 33, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Maryland counties (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne's). It details hourly rates for various occupations across administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors. Key provisions include health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. The document also addresses Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and wage rates are also provided, emphasizing the importance of aligning job duties with established classifications.

The Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Department of Defense, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), has issued Solicitation Number 140D0426Q0463. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for diesel engine emissions testing on five Detroit Diesel non-emergency engines at the US Army ATC in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The purpose is to demonstrate compliance with carbon monoxide and oxygen/carbon dioxide emission limits as required by Maryland Code of Federal Regulations and 40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. This is a small business set-aside, and a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order will be awarded. The contractor will be responsible for creating a test protocol, conducting the tests by December 14, 2026, and submitting a report to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Offers are due by June 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, and will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price.

The APG LWE Engine Emissions Testing (BESS IV) Contract Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the procedures for evaluating the contractor's technical performance. Its main purpose is to ensure that all activities and milestones related to engine emissions testing are completed according to the Task Order requirements. The plan details surveillance methods for key services, including the development and submission of compliance test protocols, scheduling of sampling dates, the actual emissions sampling of five engines, and the timely submission of comprehensive emissions reports. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will use 100% inspection and customer feedback, including regulatory reviews, to monitor compliance and address any issues. This QASP ensures adherence to regulatory standards and timely completion of all deliverables for the engine emissions testing contract.

The US Army Aberdeen Test Center seeks a certified company to perform diesel engine emissions testing for five stationary engines at its Littoral Warfare Environment (LWE) facility. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research to determine acquisition strategy and is not a request for quotes. The testing, required every three years by Maryland Code of Federal Regulations and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, must be completed by December 2026. The selected company will develop a test protocol for Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) approval, conduct three 15-minute test runs on each engine at maximum load, and submit a summary report to MDE and EPA within 21 days of testing. The anticipated period of performance is August 1 to December 14, 2026, under NAICS code 541380. Interested firms must submit capability packages by May 21, 2026, including company information, small business status, and a statement of capability.