P--CABLE RACEWAY REMOVAL

The contract pertains to the demolition of a cable raceway at the USGS Virginia Water Science Center in Richmond, Virginia, with a performance period from May 1, 2026, to July 30, 2026. The solicitation number is 140G0126Q0068, issued under the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants – National, with the contracting office located in Reston, Virginia. The contract is set aside for small businesses, as indicated by multiple FAR clauses referencing set-asides for small business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business concerns, though no specific set-aside type is detailed. The estimated contract value is not disclosed, and no pricing details are provided for CLINs or ELINs, though the pricing structure appears to be firm-fixed price based on solicitation form content. Delivery is under FOB destination terms at the Richmond worksite, and payment must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform. The contract requires compliance with numerous FAR clauses related to supply chain security, including prohibitions on ByteDance-covered applications and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, along with reporting requirements for executive compensation, service contracts, and subcontracting. Contractors must adhere to Buy American Act standards with multiple alternates applied, and must maintain compliance with labor standards under the Service Contract Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. Environmental standards such as Energy Star, EPEAT, and SNAP program requirements are applicable. All offerors must possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and are subject to representations regarding small business status and cybersecurity compliance, including disclosures on covered telecommunications equipment. The contract mandates inclusion of brand names, model numbers, OEM part numbers, and supplier identification, including CAGE codes for traceability, though no specific packaging, preservation, labeling formats, or barcoding standards are outlined. Inspection and acceptance are the government’s responsibility, requiring all deliverables to be merchantable and fit for the specified purpose. The solicitation was amended twice to extend submission deadlines, with the final due date set for May 29, 2026. Contract administration is overseen by Brian Baker, the primary point of contact, and modifications may be made administratively under FAR 43.103(b). No evaluation factors, key personnel requirements, or security clearance mandates are specified in the available documentation.