Facilities Sustainment Services (FSS)

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions received in response to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Facilities Sustainment Services.

• Contract Type and Period: The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 10-year ordering period, not a traditional 5-year contract. This extended period is to ensure continuity of services for long-term test programs and retain institutional knowledge.
• Estimated Value: The current yearly estimates are $9 - $10M. The anticipated maximum ceiling value over the 10-year ordering period is expected not to exceed $99.2M.
• Scope of Facilities: ATEC/OEC has 5 buildings requiring service, while ATC has 500 buildings that may require services under this contract.
• Catastrophic Events: Expected catastrophic events include up to 10 Storm Damage events (snow, wind, rain) annually, 1 Natural Disaster event (Sizmek and flooding) annually, and 5 System Failures (HVAC, IT, Electric) annually.
• Insurance and Bonding: Expected insurance requirements are $1 million per occurrence and $2-$5M general aggregate. Bonding requirements are 100% of the annual contract value.
• Set-Aside Determination: The government has not yet determined if this single-award FFP IDIQ will be set aside for small businesses (including 8(a) participants) or proceed as full-and-open competition. This RFI is part of the market research for this determination.
• Security Requirements: For restricted areas behind the security fence, individuals will require fingerprinting and a background check.

This RFI and its responses are part of the market research to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. A site visit is a possibility for interested parties. The information provided clarifies contract structure, value, and operational considerations that will inform potential bidders.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for Facilities Sustainment Services for the US Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Headquarters (HQ), Operational Evaluation Command (OEC), and Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The services include preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency response, repairs, and special projects to improve facilities.

• Services: Renovation, sustainment, modernization, and enhancement of facilities assigned to ATEC, HQ, OEC, and ATC buildings on APG, MD. This includes space reconfiguration, system upgrades, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, locksmith services, fire alarms, glass and glazing, dismantling, and other related trades.

• Special Projects: May include facility renovations, testing range improvements, logistics support (furniture moves), concrete and masonry work, painting/drywall repair, electronic safety and security systems, IT/communication installation, specialized equipment installation, and site work.

• Limitations: Work is limited to maintaining existing property and does not include building new, permanent structures, except for temporary testing structures.

• Materials: Use of low-pollutant emitting materials is required for adhesives, sealants, cleaners, paints, stains, coatings, composite wood products, and furnishings.

• Quality Control: Contractor must maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) submitted within 30 days of award. The QCP must detail procedures for monitoring work, ensuring compliance, staff qualifications, inventory, and defect correction.

• Quality Assurance: Government will evaluate performance per the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Reporting: Monthly Status Reports (CDRL A002), Preventive Maintenance (PM) Checklist/Potential Issues reports (CDRL A003), and Corrective Maintenance (CM) summary reports (CDRL A007) are required.

• Maintenance Response Times: Specific response and repair times are defined for Routine, Urgent, and Emergency service orders (see Table 1 in the document).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Ordering Period: Ten (10) years, 120 months (August 11, 2026 - August 10, 2036).

• Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, including Edgewood Area and Churchville Test Site.

• Personnel: Key personnel include a Program Manager, QA/QC Officer, and Safety Officer with specific qualifications.

• Security: All contractor personnel must comply with installation access, identification, and security requirements. Background checks are mandatory.

• Training: Required training includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC Level I, and iWATCH training.

• Environmental Compliance: Adherence to all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations is required.

• Safety: Compliance with AR 385-10, EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and ATEC safety programs is mandatory. A site-specific Health and Safety Plan and Accident Prevention Plan are required.

• Reporting: Contractor must submit a monthly roster of personnel and report labor hours via SAM.gov (Service Contract Report).