SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services U.S. Army Garrison – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
The United States Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Installation & Technology Division, Facilities Branch, is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research and identify qualified Small Business Development Program 8(a) participants capable of supporting the requirement for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services at U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
The Government seeks to identify 8(a) firms with the capability, experience, and resources necessary to perform maintenance and repair of traffic signals and controls at APG.
Maintenance and repair services will be required at the following location:
- Aberdeen Proving Ground - APG is located in Aberdeen, Maryland in Harford county and consists of the main cantonment, Aberdeen Proving Ground North and Aberdeen Proving Ground South.
These services directly support the Directorate of Public Works (DPW).
This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. The Government’s objective is to identify qualified vendors capable of providing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, technical expertise, and incidental services required to perform traffic signal maintenance, repair, inspection, and replacement in accordance with the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Vendors must have a regional office located within a 60‑mile radius of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Information regarding SAM registration is available at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. No reimbursement will be made for any costs incurred in responding to this notice or to any subsequent requests for information.
SCOPE OF WORK
- This requirement is for a non-personal services contract to provide comprehensive Traffic Signal Maintenance services, including a full traffic engineering and Entry Control Facility (ECF) study.
- The contractor shall provide all management, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain and repair all traffic signals at Aberdeen Proving Ground to ensure continuous and reliable operation.
- Services include a traffic and ECF comprehensive study, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair services for all traffic signals, pedestrian signals, and associated signal appurtenances on the installation.
- Work includes regular maintenance and repairs, emergency maintenance, and preventive maintenance services.
- All work performed under this PWS must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives, including but not limited to the latest revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), transportation codes, commercial practices, and manufacturer specifications, whichever is more stringent.
- The contractor shall submit an electronic report within five (5) business days following completion of inspections, maintenance, repairs, controller timing adjustments, phasing modifications, or any other service performed.
PURPOSE OF THIS MARKET RESEARCH
Information received will assist the Government in:
- Determining whether responsible sources exist
- Assessing the potential for competition
- Evaluating whether the requirement may be set aside for Small Business
- Informing future acquisition strategy decisions
If the requirement is determined to be an unrestricted competition, Small Business responses may be used to establish subcontracting goals.
Respondents should indicate their business size and status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, HUBZone, etc.). References may be used to verify past performance on Government or commercial contracts.
Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages, 8.5 x 11-inch format, font size no smaller than 12 point) demonstrating their ability to perform the services described in this notice. Bullet format is preferred.
No phone calls or email inquiries regarding the status of any future solicitation will be accepted prior to release.
Technical Point of Contact: michael.j.knapp14.civ@army.mil
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this announcement. No funds are available to reimburse respondents for preparation of submissions. Participation is strictly voluntary.
Contractor Questionnaire
Please complete the following questionnaire. If a question does not apply, enter N/A.
1. Company Information
Provide a brief summary of your company and its core competencies related to electrical, traffic signal, or infrastructure maintenance services. Include the following Point of Contact information:
- Company Name:
- Address:
- Point of Contact:
- Phone Number:
- Fax Number(s):
- Email Address:
- CAGE Code:
- UEI:
- Small Business Regional Office Address & POC (if applicable):
- SBA 8(a) case number, entrance, and exit dates:
2. Government Contracting Capability
Discuss your company’s capability and experience in meeting U.S. Government contracting requirements, including:
- Adherence to delivery schedules
- Reporting and documentation practices
- Quality assurance and quality control processes
- Experience performing work on secure or controlled-access installations
3. Traffic Signal Maintenance & Technical Experience
Provide detailed information regarding your company’s experience with traffic signal systems, including:
- Number of years performing traffic signal maintenance, repair, or installation
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs for traffic signals and pedestrian signals
- Experience responding to emergency traffic signal outages or failures
- Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Experience working with traffic controllers, cabinets, detection systems, and signal communication networks
- Experience in performing timing adjustments, phasing modifications, and controller programming
- Experience conducting traffic engineering studies or Entry Control Facility (ECF) assessments
- Types of traffic signal equipment, brands, and technologies your company is trained in or certified to service
- Availability of licensed electricians or IMSA‑certified technicians
- Ability to provide 24/7 emergency response services
4. Capacity & Resources
Describe your company’s ability to support this requirement, including:
- Number of qualified personnel available
- Availability of specialized tools, equipment, and service vehicles
- Ability to mobilize within the required geographic radius (60 miles of APG)
- Existing workload and capacity to support a multi‑year contract
5. Past Performance
Provide examples of relevant past performance within the last five years, including:
- Traffic signal maintenance or repair contracts
- Government or municipal traffic engineering projects
- Emergency response or on‑call service contracts
- Contract value, period of performance, and customer point of contact
All information submitted in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or identified as corporate or proprietary will be safeguarded and will not be disclosed outside the Government.
