CSS 94627 - Brick Repointing - PITTSBURGH, PA

This solicitation, designated W15QKN26RA049, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 for brick repointing and related masonry repairs at the PVT Sterling L. Morelock United States Army Reserve Center located at 7100 Leech Farm Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The work falls under NAICS Code 238140 with a size standard of $19,000,000 and is intended to repoint approximately 21,000 square feet of exterior brick façade, replace about 750 deteriorated bricks, repair 54 lintels, and repoint 46 windows. All work must adhere to UFGS 04 03 00, International Masonry Institute guidelines, and applicable Army regulations including AR 420-1 and EM 385-1-1, as well as OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards. The Contracting Officer, Quality Assurance Representative, and Contracting Officer’s Representative are authorized to inspect work at any time and may halt or terminate performance if specifications are not met. A pre-performance conference will be scheduled after award, and contractors must maintain a quality control system; uncorrected defects cannot be concealed and payments will be withheld until resolved. Failure to correct recurring deficiencies may result in termination for default. Proposals must include a detailed pricing breakout with no lump sums allowed and must be supported by a written narrative that details the approach to the work and all assumptions underlying the pricing. A spreadsheet identifying new versus reused materials is mandatory. All final documentation—including submittals, certifications, test reports, shop drawings, and warranties—must be submitted in original and four copies via First Class Mail, FedEx, or UPS to the 99th Readiness Division in Fort Dix, NJ, at least 30 days prior to contract completion. Contractor personnel accessing the installation must complete AT Level I Antiterrorism/OPSEC awareness training and iWATCH program briefings within 30 days of contract start, pass background checks, and comply with FAR 52.204-9 for personal identity verification. Environmental compliance is strict: hazardous substances must not enter soil or drainage systems, dust must be suppressed at all times, and spills require immediate containment and notification. Inspector General access to all facilities, records, and operations is guaranteed. The solicitation response deadline