Asbestos abatement required to support drilling the holes for the security gates at the library - USMMA
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
This solicitation, numbered 6923G226Q000022, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for asbestos abatement services at the Bland Memorial Library on the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, to support the installation of security gates. The work involves drilling twenty-four 1/2-inch and sixteen 1/4-inch holes through building materials confirmed or assumed to contain asbestos-containing material within a 30-square-foot area beneath carpeting, requiring full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 and New York State Industrial Code Rule 56. The contractor must submit a Site-Specific Asbestos Work Plan, provide valid NYS Asbestos Contractor and Supervisor Licenses, demonstrate certified worker training, and ensure all drilling and vacuum systems are HEPA-filtered with laboratory certification. The contract is a firm-fixed-price construction service with a performance period from July 24 to July 31, 2026, and is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act under Wage Determination NY-20260012 MOD 2. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562910 with a dollar threshold below $25 million, meaning only certified small business concerns are eligible to respond; non-small business offers will be rejected. All offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and submit a completed SF-1449 with pricing and technical documentation, separated into distinct price and technical proposals emailed to RavilusD@usmma.edu by 2:30 PM EST on July 17, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026, and questions must be submitted by July 10, 2026. Evaluation will follow a lowest price, technically acceptable method, with technical acceptability and past performance assessed as pass/fail gates, where adverse past performance results in non-award and lack of prior performance does not count against an offeror. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Daphnee Ravilus with a COR to be determined, and all deviations from specifications are at the contractor’s risk. The procurement incorporates numerous FAR and TAR clauses by reference, including those related to small business set-asides, payment acceleration for subcontractors, prohibitions on unauthorized obligations, and
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Kings Point, NY, 11024, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation 6923G226Q000022 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Asbestos abatement required to support drilling the holes for the security gates at the library, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm-fixed-price (FFP) construction service contract.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. All responsible small business sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562910 for Commercial and remediation with dollar threshold below $25 Million. Offers received from firms that are not small business concerns shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected (in accordance with FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside which applies to this solicitation).
The USMMA seeks a qualified and experienced contractor to perform the Asbestos abatement required to support drilling the holes for the security gates at the library, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).
A Site-Visit is scheduled for 7/07/2026 at 10AM-EST at the lobby at the library. Attendance at the site visit is highly recommended. As per FAR Part 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. "(a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost…” The deadline for the receipt of questions is 5PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 10th. All questions or comments shall be e-mailed to the contracting officer: Daphnee Ravilus via RavilusD@usmma.edu. Responses will be provided via a solicitation amendment.
Quotations are due by July 17, 2026, at 2:30PM-EST via e-mail to the contracting team. Quotations shall be prepared in accordance with Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The provision may be attained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.
Offerors are advised that they are responsible for all solicitation documents and acknowledging any amendments and should re-visit this website periodically to check for any changes to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USMMA.
BASIS FOR AWARD-
A Single Firm Fixed Price Award will be made to the responsible offeror, whose offer is, conforming to the combined Synopsis/Solicitation, offers the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) quote with no adverse past performances. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes based on an acceptable/unacceptable basis to determine if the contractor meets the requirements described in the requirement and past performance of similar size, scope and complexity. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.”
Submission of Offers
The completed & signed SF-1449, with pricing for each contract line item (CLIN). Submit the required documents listed on SF-1449 for technical evaluation under Submittals. Technical and price proposals must be submitted separately via email to ravilusd@usmma.edu by the response time stated herein.
SAM REGISTRATION
All interested parties must have an active registration with the federal SAM system https://Sam.gov/ to receive an award.
DAVIS-BACON ACT, DOL WAGE DETERMINATION (WD) IS APPLICABLE:
DOL WD# NY-20260012 MOD 2: https://sam.gov/wage-determination/NY20260012/2
Please see the attached references below:
Attachment 1- SF 1449
Attachment 2 – Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
Attachment 3 – DOL Wage Determination (DBA)
SECTION 1 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY 300 STEAMBOAT ROAD
KINGS POINT, NEW YORK 11024
ATTN: Daphnee Ravilus, Contracting Officer at RavilusD@usmma.edu
- Representatives of Contracting Officers
The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract.
- Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)/Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) Responsibilities
The PCO/ACO is designated by the Lead Contracting Officer to handle the Administration of this contract in the following manner:
- All contract administration functions relative to the administration of the contract awarded to USMMA, Kings Point, NY, excluding termination rights, will be delegated to PCO/ACO.
- After contract award, inquiries and correspondence pertaining to the administration of this contract shall be addressed to the USMMA from which a purchase order is issued, and for which those incidents of correspondence concern are listed below. The PCO/ACO is as follows: Daphnee Ravilus, Contracting Officer.
- Point of Contact (POC)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
The COR responsibilities will include but not be limited to surveillance of services required under this contract; determining the adequacy of Contractor performance according to the specifications of this contract; acting as the Government’s representative; ensuring compliance with contract requirements insofar as the work is concerned; and advising the PCO/ACO of any contract issues. The COR cannot authorize deviations from the specifications and requirements of this contract. In the event the Contractor deviates without approval from the CO and/or PCO/ACO, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor. The POC designated for the USMMA Kings Point, NY, Contracting Office is listed below to assist in the discharge of the PCO/ACO’s responsibilities when he/she is unable to be directly in touch with the contract work. The POC/COR is as follows: TO BE DETERMINED (TBD).
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
52.252-02 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52