Basketball/Racquetball Court Replacement

The solicitation FA301026R0009 issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler AFB, MS, calls for a firm-fixed-price contract for the removal and replacement of a basketball court floor, with an option to repair or replace a racquetball court floor. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $250,000 and $500,000, and the acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Key contract deliverables include furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary in accordance with the provided Specifications, Drawings, and Statement of Work (SOW). The contract includes a base bid (CLIN 0001) with a 90-day performance period and an option (CLIN 0002) that extends the performance period to 120 days if exercised. Work is to commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and must be completed within a total of 120 calendar days. Proposals must be separated into Price, Technical, and Past Performance volumes and submitted by May 22, 2026, with all questions directed to the designated contracting officer, Alice Townsend-Peden. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, emphasizing proposal price reasonableness, pass/fail technical acceptability, and past performance information without numeric weighting. Submission requirements include acknowledgment of amendments, bonding capability, and key personnel identification with certifications addressing project management, safety, and quality control. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the destination (Keesler AFB), involving Government oversight and final acceptance contingent on resolution of punch list items. Payment will be via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) under DFARS requirements, and all work must comply with applicable FAR clauses, including those addressing wage rates, DEI provisions, and cybersecurity notice requirements. The contract requires performance and payment bonds, specified insurance coverage, and adherence to detailed packaging, preservation, and labeling standards for materials. An organized site visit was conducted to assist offerors, and electronic submissions must comply with specified formatting and size guidelines. Overall, this solicitation is structured to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting small business participation in a construction effort at Keesler AFB.