ATG GLOBAL Engineering Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the "Basis for Award" for Solicitation # SP4706-26-R-0001 (EAOTS ATG/IAS/OPE IDIQ Basic) and Solicitation # SP4706-26-R-0002 (EAOTS ATG/IAS/OPE Global MX TO). The government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Energy Automation Operational Technology Sustainment (EAOTS) of Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG), Independent Alarm Systems (IAS), and Overfill Protection Equipment (OPE) Global Maintenance (MX). The award will be made to one responsible firm offering the best value to the government.

• The solicitation requires proposals for both the IDIQ contract and the first Task Order (TO) for Global MX.

• The IDIQ solicitation will be evaluated first, followed by the Global MX TO evaluation for eligible offerors.

• Proposals must demonstrate a management and technical approach ensuring successful accomplishment of the government's acquisition objectives as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• A single Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated.

• Evaluation Process: Conducted in two parts:

  • Part 1 (IDIQ Basic): Evaluates proposals for the IDIQ contract based on Factor 1A (Management Approach - Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Factor 2A (Past Performance - Confidence Rating).
  • Part 2 (Global MX TO): Evaluates technically acceptable IDIQ proposals for the TO based on a best-value tradeoff. Factors include Factor 1B (Technical Approach - most important), Factor 2B (Past Performance), Factor 3B (Small Business Participation), and Factor 4B (Price).

• Evaluation Factors for IDIQ Basic:

  • Factor 1A: Management Approach (Acceptable/Unacceptable)
  • Factor 2A: Past Performance (Confidence Rating: Substantial, Satisfactory, Limited, Neutral, No Confidence)

• Evaluation Factors for Global MX TO:

  • Factor 1B: Technical Approach (Ratings: Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable)
  • Factor 1B Subfactors: Global MX Technical Approach, Quality Control Plan (QCP), Staffing Plan & Key Personnel.
  • Factor 2B: Past Performance (Uses same information as Factor 2A).
  • Factor 3B: Small Business Participation (Evaluated against DLA's FY26 goals for Overall, SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HubZone).
  • Factor 4B: Price (Evaluated for reasonableness).

• Relative Importance: For the IDIQ, Factors 1A and 2A are of equal importance. For the TO, Factor 1B is most important; Factors 2B and 3B are of equal importance and less important than 1B; Factors 1B, 2B, and 3B combined are significantly more important than Factor 4B (Price).

• Award without Discussion: The government reserves the right to make awards without discussion.

• Small Business Participation is a key evaluation factor for the Global MX TO, with specific goals for various small business categories.

• Proposals must conform to stated requirements to avoid being deemed unacceptable and rejected.

• Offerors must propose on both the IDIQ and the Global MX TO solicitations.

• The government reserves the right to not make an award if it's not in the government's best interest.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes an overarching agreement for the sustainment, support, modification, and repair of Automated Tank Gauging (ATG), Independent Alarm Systems (IAS), and Overfill Protection Equipment (OPE) solutions deployed globally at Defense Fuel Supply Points (DFSPs). The goal is to ensure these mission-critical components of Automated Fuel Systems (AFS) are maintained for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy's mission.

This IDIQ contract will support DLA's ATG/IAS/OPE program requirements globally. Services include:

• Administrative support for program oversight and execution.
• Preventative maintenance (PM) on ATG/IAS/OPE solutions.
• Technical support and customer service for troubleshooting.
• Creation, revision, and sustainment of technical documentation.
• Corrective maintenance (CM) and repairs.
• Engineering, infrastructure, and technical expertise for petroleum storage facilities.
• Cybersecurity compliance and support for Authorization to Operate (ATO) accreditation.

The scope covers a wide variety of supplies and services necessary to support the ATG/IAS/OPE program, requiring expertise in sustaining, supporting, maintaining, modifying, and repairing petroleum facilities and systems. This includes IT/OT components, network environments, software, hardware, and more.

• Period of Performance (PoP): Five (5) twelve (12)-month base periods, totaling five (5) years.

• Place of Performance: Primarily worldwide, including Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS) at various DOD installations.

• Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Task Orders (TOs): Issued globally, performance-based, and will include a PWS.

• Personnel Security: Requires background checks (NAC, NACLC/ANACI, SSBI) based on sensitivity levels. Foreign nationals are eligible only for non-sensitive duties.

• Cybersecurity: Mandatory cybersecurity and INFOSEC training for personnel accessing Government networks. Compliance with DoD cybersecurity publications is required.

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA standards and implementation of safety controls.

• Travel: Contractor will be required to perform travel globally; OCONUS travel may require immunizations and Letters of Authorization (LOA).

• Government Property: Use of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Material (GFM) is at the sole discretion of the Government and requires coordination.

• Common Access Cards (CACs): Required for accessing Government NE, CE, or facilities; issuance and management are the contractor's responsibility.

• Technical Data Rights: Government retains unlimited technical data ownership/rights.

• Labor Categories: Key and Non-Key Personnel requirements will be defined in each TO PWS.

• Invoicing: Submitted no more frequently than monthly.

• Deliverables: Identified in TO PWS, including a Program Management Plan (PMP).

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions submitted by KBRwyle Technology Solutions, LLC regarding the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for APS-4, and their requests for clarification or modification of certain clauses.

• Section B Submission: Request for confirmation that offerors are NOT required to submit a completed Section B.
• Q&A Responses: Request for the Government to release responses to offeror questions, unless sensitive information is involved.
• SERCO Involvement: Inquiry regarding SERCO's role as a support contractor and the Government's enforcement of non-compete obligations for SERCO and its subcontractors.
• Incumbent Capture Rate: Question on how the Government will evaluate pricing that assumes a high incumbent employee capture rate, with a recommendation to cost offeror direct labor rates to incumbent rates.
• DFARS 252.242-7004 & EVMS: Questions regarding the applicability and auditability of the Material Management System and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements, with a request for removal if not currently in use or applicable.
• Proposal Formatting: Clarification sought on exemptions for graphics and illustrations from the searchable PDF requirement, and confirmation on whether the Executive Summary, Table of Contents, and Cross Reference Matrix are excluded from page counts and specific file naming conventions.
• Proposal Focus Areas: Request to include "Workforce Capacity" and "Quality Operations" as Proposal Focus Areas in Section L.5.2.5.1.
• Capped Rates: Request for clarification on what information should be entered for "Capped Rates" and "Indirect Rate(s)" in Section C.8(a), and if stating capped rates twice is redundant.
• Travel Per Diem: Clarification on whether LQA or Lodging is an allowance in addition to COLA and recruitment/retention incentives, and if the Government will provide DFAC use or a meal allowance.

Several questions suggest revisions to clauses or request clarification on submission requirements, which may impact proposal preparation and evaluation if addressed by the Government. Specific requests include confirmation on excluded sections from page counts and the inclusion of additional proposal focus areas.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing spreadsheet intended for bidders to detail their cost proposals for CLIN 0005. It includes sections for Direct Labor, Material Costs, Travel Costs, Other Direct Costs, and G&A/Profit.

• CLIN 0005 Cumulative Price: A summary sheet for total estimated costs, including Direct Labor, Material, Travel, Other Direct Costs, and G&A/Profit. It notes that profit and ODC can only be built into the labor line.

• Direct Labor: A detailed breakdown of labor categories, hourly rates, and estimated hours across five fiscal years (FY26/27 through FY30/31). Offerors may propose alternate labor categories or zero hours. Labor rates should be burdened.

• Material: A list of specific materials and installation items with columns for quantity, price per unit, and sub-totals across five fiscal years. Materials should be quoted at cost (not burdened). Offerors may propose zero quantity for unrequired items.

• Travel: A section for detailing trip descriptions, destinations, number of trips, travelers, days, and nights, with a total cost calculation. Travel costs are not burdened.

• Bidders must fill in the relevant cost and quantity data for each category.

• Gray shaded boxes are formulas and should not be overwritten.

• Additional lines can be added for labor categories and material items not explicitly listed.

This spreadsheet is critical for bidders to structure and submit their cost proposals. It outlines the expected cost categories and provides a template for detailing labor, material, and travel expenses over the contract period. All cost-related fields are currently populated with zero, indicating that bidders must provide their specific pricing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing matrices for various CLINs related to the opportunity. It details the structure for CLINs 0001 (Transition In), 0002 (Administrative Support), 0003 (Preventive Maintenance), and 0004 (Technical Support), as well as an optional CLIN 0006 (Site Support).

• CLIN Structure: Outlines specific CLIN numbers, their type (e.g., Firm-Fixed Price - FFP), and a description of the service or item.
• Pricing: Provides fields for "Price" (CLIN 0001) and "Cost Per Year" for CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004, spanning five years (FY26/27 through FY30/31).
• Site Locations: CLINs 0003 and 0004 include extensive lists of DODAACs and corresponding CONUS and OCONUS site locations where services may be required.
• Notes: Important notes clarify that shaded boxes are formulas, the 'Total Evaluated Price' is for evaluation purposes only and not the total contract price, and that CLIN 0005 (Corrective Maintenance) is priced separately in Attachment 6.

Bidders must use this pricing matrix to formulate their proposals. The detailed breakdown of CLINs, service periods, and extensive site locations is critical for accurate cost estimation and understanding the full scope of potential work. Bidders should pay close attention to the notes regarding the 'Total Evaluated Price' and the separate pricing for CLIN 0005.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Energy Automation Operational Technology Sustainment (EAOTS) including Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG), Independent Alarm Systems (IAS), and Overfill Protection Equipment. The government intends to award an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a planned firm-fixed-price task order that includes a Time & Materials CLIN. The proposed ordering period includes a five-year base period.

• The anticipated performance requirements are detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and associated attachments.

• The "minimum" order of services placed by the Government will be $100,000.00.

• The solicitation will include a single guaranteed minimum to the awardee of the basic IDIQ contract.

• Contract Type: Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with a firm-fixed-price task order and Time & Materials CLIN.

• Period of Performance: Five-year base period for ordering.

• Estimated Value: The final ceiling will be determined after receipt of offers. The government anticipates a $130M contract ceiling.

• Offerors are required to submit TWO proposals: one for the IDIQ contract and one for a Task Order.

• Refer to Sections L and M for detailed instructions to offerors and evaluation factors.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 811210

• Size Standard: $34.0M

• Many documents within this solicitation package are considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must be handled and protected accordingly.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for acquiring supplies and services to sustain, support, modify, and repair Energy Automation Operational Technology Sustainment (EAOTS) Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG), Independent Alarm Systems (IAS), and Overfill Protection Equipment (OPE) solutions deployed globally at Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs).

• The contractor will provide centralized oversight and support for the ATG/IAS/OPE program, including sustaining, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the specified systems worldwide.

• The scope includes administrative management, preventative maintenance (PM), technical support, corrective maintenance (CM)/repair, and transition-in/out services.

• The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) details six distinct parts: Transition In, TO Administrative Management, Preventative Maintenance, Technical Support, Corrective Maintenance (CM)/Repair, and Transition Out.

• Performance will be evaluated based on quality and timeliness, with specific ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) applied to various CLINs.

• Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are defined for Technical Support and CM/Repair services, outlining response times, resolution targets, and escalation procedures based on priority levels (Emergency, High, Medium, Low).

• The Task Order (TO) will consist of a 3-month transition-in period, a 12-month base period, four (4) 12-month option periods, and a 3-month optional transition-out period.

• Performance will occur at various ATG/IAS/OPE sites globally, including CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• Contractor personnel must possess expertise in sustaining, supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing petroleum systems, complying with applicable codes and regulations.

• Specific certifications (e.g., Honeywell ENRAF Veeder Root) may be required.

• Cybersecurity and INFOSEC training is mandatory for personnel accessing Government networks.

• The contractor must adhere to strict reporting requirements, including Weekly Activity Reports (WAR), Monthly Status Reports (MSR), and various other deliverables as outlined in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Task Order (TO) # SP4706-26-0002, related to the ENERGY AUTOMATION OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SUSTAINMENT (EAOTS), AUTOMATIC TANK GAUGING (ATG), INDEPENDENT ALARM SYSTEMS (IAS), AND OVERFILL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (OPE) GLOBAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE (MX) contract. The QASP outlines how the Government will monitor and evaluate the Contractor's performance to ensure quality requirements are met.

• Contractor Project Management Plan (PMP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor is required to provide these plans to demonstrate their management approach.
• Performance Management Strategy: Details how the Government will evaluate performance, including Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), surveillance methods, and remedies for non-conformance.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Identifies key Government personnel (Contracting Officer - KO, Contracting Officer's Representatives - CORs) and their roles in surveillance and acceptance.
• Surveillance Procedure: Outlines methods for monitoring performance, including Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), Quality Assurance (QA) monitoring, and inspection criteria (Accuracy, Clarity, Conformance to Requirements, Format, Timeliness).
• Methods of Surveillance and Inspection: Describes specific techniques such as Metrics, Random Sampling, Periodic Inspection, 100% Inspection, and Customer Feedback.
• Remedies for Non-Conformance: Details the process for addressing and correcting supplies or services that do not meet performance standards and AQLs.
• Performance Ratings and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs): Defines ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) for various services (Preventative Maintenance, Tier II Technical Support, Corrective Maintenance) and their corresponding quality and timeliness criteria.
• CPARS Performance Rating Definitions: Provides definitions for the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings.

This document is crucial for understanding the Government's expectations regarding performance standards, quality control, and evaluation methods. Bidders should review the performance ratings, AQLs, and surveillance procedures to understand how their performance will be measured and what constitutes satisfactory performance under this Task Order. It details the criteria for acceptance of services and deliverables, and the consequences of non-conformance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, Section L - Instructions, Conditions, Notices to Offerors, provides instructions for submitting proposals for Solicitation # SP4706-26-R-0001 (EAOTS ATG/IAS/OPE IDIQ Basic) and Solicitation # SP4706-26-R-0002 (EAOTS ATG/IAS/OPE Global MX Task Order). It outlines the requirements for a complete proposal to be considered for award.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to elizabeth.hanlon@dla.mil.

• Proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

• Proposals must be submitted in two distinct parts: Part 1 (IDIQ Basic) and Part 2 (Global MX TO).

• Specific content requirements for Cover Letter/Executive Summary, Solicitation Amendments, and evaluation factors are detailed.

• Offerors must demonstrate a thorough understanding of requirements, risks, and provide practical solutions.

• Quality of information, clarity, brevity, and logical organization are emphasized.

• The solicitation is for Energy Automation Operational Technology Sustainment (EAOTS), Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG), Independent Alarm Systems (IAS), and Overfill Protection Equipment (OPE).

• The contract type is intended to be Firm Fixed Price, completion-type.

• Closing Date: May 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

• Submission Method: 1 electronic copy via email to elizabeth.hanlon@dla.mil.

• Questions Deadline: April 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted via email in an MS Excel spreadsheet format.

• Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Management Approach, Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Price.

• Proposal Structure: Proposals are to be submitted in separate volumes with specific page limits and formats for each factor.

• DLA's Small Business goals for FY26 are outlined, with a 5% overall goal for various categories (SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HubZone).

• Offerors are cautioned about potential email delays and are encouraged to send a "no attachment" email to alert the recipient and request confirmation.

• Alternate proposals are not acceptable.

• No cost or pricing information should appear in any volume except Volume III Price.