DLA Disposition Services Mid-America MHE Maintenance Services

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services Mid-America Region has issued solicitation SP451026Q0001 for a total small business set-aside contract to provide preventive and corrective maintenance for Material Handling Equipment (MHE). The scope of work includes the servicing of various electric and internal combustion forklifts, tow tractors, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other specialized machinery across multiple military installations, including sites in San Antonio, Fort Hood, Fort Sill, Fort Riley, and Colorado Springs. The contract is structured with a 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods, for a total potential duration of three years. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, tools, and materials necessary to perform maintenance according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and OSHA 29 CFR standards. Key requirements include the provision of Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) certifications for all technicians and the submission of a Quality Control Plan within 10 business days of award. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with specific deliverables such as weekly status reports and a five-business-day window for completing corrective maintenance after parts receipt. Financial and administrative terms include monthly invoicing through the DoD Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. While several line items for preventive maintenance are listed, the primary identified cost driver is for repair and replacement parts, with an estimated base value of 90,000 and a maximum ceiling of 150 percent of the estimated contract value. Labor compliance is governed by the Service Contract Act, with specific wage determinations applicable to the performance areas in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict security protocols for installation access and assume full responsibility for spill response and reporting.