Sources Sought from DEPT OF THE ARMY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 01, 2026. Industry: NAICS 8112 • PSC Z1BG.
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Maintenance and Calibration Services for DEVCOM Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) TMET Equipment
1. Notice Type
Sources Sought
2. Synopsis
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 – Market Research to identify potential qualified small business sources capable of providing preventive maintenance, calibration, certification, and limited repair services for Textile Material Evaluation Team (TMET) equipment at the DEVCOM Soldier Center, Natick, Massachusetts.
No contract will be awarded from this notice. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in responding.
3. Requirement Description
The Government seeks contractors capable of providing preventive maintenance services, calibration and certification services, limited repair services, and technical reporting/documentation to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with manufacturer, ISO, and Army standards.
4. Scope of Work (Summary)
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, and management necessary to perform:
- Monthly preventive maintenance
- Semi-annual and annual calibration (traceable to NIST standards)
- Response to service calls within 48 hours (business days)
- Use of OEM or Government-approved equivalent parts
- Compliance with ISO and Army regulatory requirements
5. Equipment Covered
Includes but is not limited to:
- SDL Atlas C14000
- CI35F
- Vortex M6 Units
- SDL Atlas LHT
- M228AA
- Pellerin Milnor 36026Q6P
- Harris-Millipore HRO-400 and HRO-200 Systems
6. Deliverables
Service reports within 10 calendar days including:
- Certificate of Calibration
- Description of services performed
- Parts replaced
- Findings and recommendations
- Technician name and qualifications
7. Period of Performance
Base Period: 12 months
Option Periods: Four (4) additional 12-month periods
8. Security Requirements
Contractor shall comply with installation access requirements and FAR 52.204-9. No network access will be provided.
9. NAICS Code
811219 – Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
10. Requested Information
Interested parties shall submit a capability statement (max 5 pages) including company info, business size, relevant experience, NIST calibration capability, response capability, and past performance.
11. Submission Instructions
Submit responses via email. Subject line: Sources Sought – TMET Equipment Maintenance and Calibration.
12. Response Deadline
1 April 2026
13. Disclaimer
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation.
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