H--Diesel Engine Emissions Testing - U.S. Army Test a

This is a sources sought notice issued by the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate under the Department of the Interior for diesel engine emissions testing at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center’s Littoral Warfare Environment test structure. The notice outlines a requirement to conduct emissions testing on five stationary diesel engines to ensure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ and Maryland state regulations, which mandate testing every three years. The contractor must be a certified company with all necessary MDE certifications and calibrated testing equipment, and is responsible for developing and submitting a compliance test protocol to the Maryland Department of the Environment for approval. Testing will consist of three 15-minute runs per engine at maximum achievable load, with a final test report due to Aberdeen Proving Ground within 21 days of testing for review before submission to MDE and EPA. The anticipated period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, to December 14, 2026, with all testing required to be completed by December 2026. This action is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5 with a NAICS code of 541380, and respondents must provide a capabilities package that includes their SAM.gov UEI number, socio-economic certifications, and a statement of technical capability. The notice explicitly states that this is not a solicitation, and no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, or delivery terms are included. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact by May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing a response. Any future formal solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.