Track VAT Dip Cleaning -DLA Red River, Texas

The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas, is seeking a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order for a one-time Track VAT Dip Cleaning service, solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 562219 with a size standard of $47.0 million. The requirement calls for comprehensive cleaning of the entire track dipper system, including the track shoe preservation vat, drip tray, heated wind tunnel drying oven, overhead and ground-level conveyor systems, support structures, catwalks, flooring, and adjacent interior walls, with all work to be performed without damaging surfaces or equipment. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, and controls necessary to remove solvent, dried preservatives, contaminants, and sludge, followed by greasing, oiling, lubricating, and adjusting all appurtenances to restore full operational status. Performance must adhere to OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 and 1960), environmental regulations (40 CFR 104-135 and 239-282), and federal or MIL-SPEC requirements, with the contractor responsible for repairing any Government property damaged during performance. The work must occur within a 60-day period and follow a specified schedule aligned with Government hours, with all activities subject to Government surveillance and inspection. The contractor must ensure physical security of Government property, provide employee names for base access, mark all shipments with the contract number, and comply with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements by including “CUI” on all documentation. The Government will evaluate proposals using a lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) process, where technical capability and past performance serve as pass/fail gates; only technically acceptable offers will proceed to price evaluation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest price that meets all requirements, with prices required to remain firm for 60 days after the submission deadline. Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using the DoDAAC SL4701, and no taxes apply due to the Federal agency’s tax-exempt status. All offers must be submitted electronically by 1:00 PM EST on June 22, 2026, to John.Sproul@dla.mil, with the subject line formatted as specified, and no hard-copy or fax submissions will be accepted. The contractor