This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for machine rigging services at Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY. The solicitation number is **** are due by 03:00 PM local time on May 12, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Attendees must present a Real ID-compliant driver's license or supplemental identification for access. Safety glasses are required, and safety shoes are recommended. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The period of performance is 180 calendar days from the receipt of the notice to proceed. Payment and performance bonds are required. Offers must be submitted electronically. All requests for information must be in writing via email to christopher. k. battiste. civ@army. mil.
The contractor shall begin performance within 7 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. The period of performance is from 01 JUN 2026 to 31 DEC 2026.
The bid notice indicates that payment will be made by the contracting officer and references various clauses related to payment, including electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. For fixed-price line items that require shipment of a deliverable, the contractor shall submit an invoice and receiving report. For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, the contractor shall submit either the invoice 2-in-1 or the applicable invoice and receiving report as specified by the contracting officer. Construction invoice is also mentioned.
The bid notice includes the clause FAR ****, Warranty of Construction, which implies a warranty requirement for construction services.
The evaluation factors for award state that the government will award a contract to the offeror that submits the lowest evaluated offer, submits a proposal that meets all the requirements of the solicitation, meets or exceeds all the requirements of the drawings and specifications if applicable, and meets all the responsibility criteria at FAR ****(b).
The bid notice mentions that the government may arrange a visit to the offeror's plant and perform a pre-award survey, and may ask for financial, technical, production, or managerial background information to ensure responsibility criteria are met.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with the contractual delivery schedule may result in termination of the order or require consideration if the government elects to extend delivery. It also states that nonavailability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, and scheduling conflicts should be considered at the time of offer submission and are not acceptable excuses for failing to meet delivery after award. Additionally, failure to comply or disclose a foreign national visitor may subject the contractor to penalties set forth in 18 U. S. C. A. Section ****.
A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 1 Buffington St, Watervliet, NY **** must meet at the front gate parking area just inside the main entrance at least 15 minutes early. This is the only site visit, and alternate dates and times will not be granted. Real ID-compliant identification is required for access.
The magnitude of this entire project is between $250,000 and $500,000.