B2472 Kitchenette Installation, Ft Bliss, TX

This contract is for the installation of a kitchenette in Building 2472 at Fort Bliss, Texas, under a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000. The solicitation is exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million, and all bids must include an original bid guarantee as required by FAR 52.228-1. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, and photocopies of bid bonds are not accepted. The work involves comprehensive construction including metal stud walls, ceiling tile replacement, cabinetry, countertops, tile backsplashes, plumbing, electrical systems with new panels and wiring, and range hood installations, all in accordance with UFGS, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 2818, and ASTM standards. A prime contractor’s superintendent must be present at all times during performance, cannot be subcontracted, and is considered a key position. The performance period is strictly defined from September 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027, with work required to commence within 30 days of notice to proceed and complete within 180 calendar days. All deliveries and work must occur at Fort Bliss, Texas, with inspections and final acceptance taking place at Building 2527, Chaffee Road. The contractor must comply with extensive special requirements including adherence to Buy American Act provisions, certification that materials contain no asbestos, lead, or other toxic substances, submission of Safety Data Sheets, and a toxic substance-free certification. Security protocols require antiterrorism awareness training, compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information using NIST SP 800-171, controlled vehicle and personnel access on base, and an Army Radiation Permit for any radioactive equipment. A detailed Activity Hazard Analysis must be submitted for all high-risk tasks. As-built drawings in both Mylar and digital DWG formats, including survey data and record of material changes, are required along with a comprehensive close-out package including O&M manuals, warranty letters, waste manifests, key control registers, and DD Form 1354 if applicable. The contracting officer is the sole authority for final acceptance, and the contractor retains full responsibility for quality control, even