Construction Renovation of Buildings 3 & 4 at Potomac Annex Compex (POTAX) for the Department of State

The General Services Administration (GSA) National Capital Region plans to issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed price construction contract to renovate Buildings 3 and 4 of the Potomac Annex Complex (POTAX) in Washington, DC, supporting the Department of State (DoS). The renovation project, estimated between $10 and $12 million, will span approximately 14 months, including a six-week security processing period before construction. This phase focuses solely on Buildings 3 and 4, encompassing around 50,100 gross square feet, of which about 27,800 square feet will be converted into usable office space. The renovation will include utility trenching, hazardous materials abatement, mold remediation, structural and elevator upgrades, as well as improvements to fire safety, mechanical, electrical, security, and telecommunications systems. The work supports the broader DoS project aimed at modernizing the Harry S Truman Headquarters and reducing leased office space by converting POTAX buildings into permanent offices. The project requires uninterrupted access to the complex, as certain residential houses and federal buildings on the 6.85-acre site remain occupied, including the nearby Institute of Peace facility. All contractor personnel with on-site duties extending beyond one day must obtain Government HSPD-12 security clearances prior to starting work. The solicitation, open to both large and small businesses, will require non-small business offerors to submit a comprehensive subcontracting plan detailing partnerships with small and disadvantaged business categories in line with federal law. Proposals will be evaluated under FAR Part 15 source selection procedures, with the RFP expected to be released electronically around early August 2014. This contract is part of a multi-contract effort that also addresses renovations for Buildings 1 and 5 at POTAX as part of the Department of State's ongoing headquarters modernization initiative.