PLC and HMI Upgrade and Install

Solicitation W912NW26QA053 is a firm-fixed-price contract for the modernization and installation of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems at the Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas. The project involves upgrading existing Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 and 5/05 hardware to the CompactLogix 5380 platform to ensure architectural compatibility and minimize operational downtime. The scope includes the procurement and installation of controllers, digital and analog I/O modules, managed Ethernet switches, and PanelView Plus 7 graphic terminals. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary software licenses, such as Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View ME, and must adhere to strict cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-82 and NIST SP 800-171, while disabling unauthorized communication services. The performance period is twelve months from the date of award, with a final delivery and installation deadline of September 30, 2027. Key deliverables include an OT Cybersecurity Hardening Report with port scan verification, sixteen hours of on-site technical instruction for depot technicians, and a comprehensive Site Acceptance Test (SAT) featuring a 100 percent loop check. Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, primarily considering the lowest price. Contractors must demonstrate similar experience within the last three years and comply with DoD item unique identification standards (MIL-STD-130) for equipment costing $5,000 or more. All payment requests and receiving reports must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).