Conservatory Doors Preventive Maintenance & Repair Services

Solicitation AOCSSB26R0062 is a request for a firm-fixed-price contract from the Architect of the Capitol to provide preventive maintenance and repair services for conservatory doors at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. The contract consists of a 12-month base period with four subsequent one-year option periods. The scope of work focuses on ensuring 100 percent door functionality to maintain life safety, environmental control for botanical collections, and public access, requiring adherence to AAADM, NFPA, and ANSI/BHMA standards. The contractor must provide a quality control plan and maintain emergency response capabilities with a four-hour window. The government will award the contract using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable method, evaluating proposals based on a technical approach and price. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes: a technical volume with a three-page limit and a price volume in Excel format. The final response deadline is September 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. While a site visit was previously mandatory, it has been changed to optional via amendment. The contract is not set aside for small businesses and requires personnel to undergo security clearance checks and E-Verify identity verification. Payment is processed monthly through the Internet Payment Platform.