Building 623 Drop Ceiling Grid System Replacement - Devens, MA

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey is soliciting bids for the complete removal and reinstallation of a new drop-ceiling grid system and acoustic tiles at Building 623, the Hall of Flags Conference Center on Devens RFTA in Devens, Massachusetts. The work includes all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and incidental services necessary to fully execute the project per the Performance Work Statement, contract drawings, and specifications, which mandate compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards and other applicable codes. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award under the 8(a) Competed set-aside program, with evaluation based solely on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where only the lowest-priced offeror deemed technically acceptable and responsible will be selected. The offeror must submit a detailed Construction Cost Breakdown Form with labor categories, rates, materials, and equipment, along with bid, payment, and performance bonds, and must demonstrate understanding of the scope through a feasible technical approach. All work is to be completed within a single workday on May 11, 2026, with delivery and performance occurring exclusively at the designated site in Devens, MA. The contract imposes strict compliance with military standards, including MIL-STD-129 for packaging, marking, and 2D Data Matrix barcoding of materials, and incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering site safety, differing conditions, workmanship, cleaning, accident prevention, and security prohibitions. Key personnel requirements mandate the assignment of a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer and a certified Quality Control Manager with EM 385-1-1 experience, plus an approved alternate, with any changes subject to seven-day prior notice and Government approval. The Contractor must submit and obtain approval for a Quality Control Plan, shop drawings, test reports, and Operations and Maintenance manuals prior to commencing work. Payment must be processed exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using approved document types, and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act is required. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, and represent their size and 8(a) status as certified by the Small Business Administration. The Government retains final acceptance authority after on-site inspection and requires full correction of all punch list items before final payment, with no relief for delays caused by poor coordination or inefficient scheduling.