Bartlett Hall - USMA

The solicitation W912DS25RA007 for Bartlett Hall at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, is a firm fixed-price construction contract governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the W2SD Endist New York office. The project involves comprehensive construction, commissioning, and post-acceptance activities centered on facility renovation and upgrades, including site preparation, demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, electrical, communication and security systems, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and process cooling. The contract’s scope is defined by detailed specifications tied to UFGS standards and sustainability protocols such as Environmental Product Declarations, Cradle to Cradle Certification, and Declare Labels. Key performance requirements include strict adherence to commissioning procedures outlined in Section 01 91 00.15, with deliverables such as the Commissioning Plan, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, installed equipment lists, and final cleaning certified to meet government acceptance criteria. All work must comply with industry-specific standards like ASTM, NFPA, ANSI/IES, and SSPC, and inspection and testing responsibilities are shared between the contractor and the Government, with final acceptance occurring on-site. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted in two volumes—the first addressing non-price factors such as past performance, relevant specialized experience, and proposed schedule, and the second presenting the price proposal using Standard Form 1442—with a strict submission deadline of September 15, 2025. Evaluation will follow a Best Value Tradeoff approach, where non-price factors collectively hold equal weight to price, and past performance is the most critical non-price criterion, followed closely by relevant experience and schedule realism. Offerors must demonstrate substantial confidence in prior performance and submit detailed data on small business participation, including subcontracting plans under FAR 52.219-28 Alternate II. All proposers must register in SAM with a current Unique Entity ID and certify their size status and socioeconomic classifications, including small business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB status where applicable. Special requirements include mandatory NACI background checks and USMA Form 13-16 for personnel accessing West Point, antiterrorism training, CAC access protocols, and compliance with force protection conditions. Key personnel for telecommunications must be BICSI-certified