Cross Arm Replacement DSCR

The contract solicitation SP4703-26-Q-0025, titled "Cross Arm Replacement DSCR," is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) acquisition for commercial services issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Contracting Services Office – R1 in Richmond, Virginia, under FAR 6.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238210 with a small business size standard of $19 million, and the acquisition is governed by the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical acceptability is a mandatory gate before price consideration. Technical proposals must demonstrate compliance with mandatory requirements including SAM registration, submission of a complete project narrative, feasible timeline, relevant past performance, and adherence to cybersecurity standards under NIST SP 800-171 at an assessed level of Basic, Medium, or High. Offers must include pricing for all line items and options, and partial proposals are not accepted. The work involves replacing cross arms on power poles at the Defense Supply Center Richmond site located at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA 23237, with a period of performance from May 21, 2026, to January 29, 2027. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, and F.O.B. Destination terms apply, meaning risk and title transfer upon delivery at the site. Contractors must comply with extensive quality, safety, inspection, and administrative controls. The Statement of Work requires adherence to a Contractor Quality Control Plan, submission of preconstruction submittals, and compliance with EM385-1-17 safety standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Inspections occur at the destination and are conducted jointly by the contractor and government representatives using a three-phase process; only work meeting all specifications will be accepted. Hazardous materials must be labeled per HCS, and packaging and shipping must comply with MIL-STD-129, including UCC-128 barcoding and proper hazard identification. Mandatory clauses include payroll and recordkeeping requirements, compliance with the Copeland Act and construction wage rates (DOL Wage Determination 2015-4313 Rev 31), and adherence to anti-trafficking and whistleblower protection provisions