Energy Automation Operational Technology Systems (EAOTS)…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	SP4706-27-R-0002
Agency	Defense Logistics Agency
Office	Dcso-Columbus-Division-2
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 30, 2026
Bids due	November 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Engineering & architecture (NAICS 541330)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Tyler Merkle · Howard.Merkle@dla.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

This acquisition is for services supporting the maintenance and sustainment of the installed Automated Fuel Handling Equipment (AFHE) located at 23 designated places of performance worldwide, which includes providing all personnel, equipment, materials, maintenance Program Management, and services to perform the maintenance for the AFHE systems and implementing equipment installation at these sites. This effort consists of Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Site Support, SCADA Maintenance, Support Documentation, Meter System Calibration, and Equipment and Material Support. All services including labor, equipment, materials, parts, tools, test equipment, transportation, and travel for maintaining and repairing equipment associated with the AFHE systems are encompassed under this effort; to include all services in support of design, procurement, installation, testing,…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
Where to submit. Many Defense Logistics Agency quotes are submitted through DLA's DIBBS system (dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), not by email. The notice says which.
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Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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Energy Automation Operational Technology Systems (EAOTS) Automated Fuel Handling Equipment Maintenance