Electric Meter Installation

This contract, identified as FA480326R0017, is a competitive Small Business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 238210 for the replacement of electric meters at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, with performance required to be completed within 90 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The work involves the full scope of installing government-furnished smart electric meters across 40 buildings in strict compliance with the Statement of Work, Unified Facilities Criteria, and other referenced technical specifications, including sustainability and safety standards. All offerors must be certified small businesses, and proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. EST on May 4, 2026, to 20 CONS/PKB via SAM.gov, with email as a backup. The solicitation includes mandatory attachments such as the Pricing Breakdown Sheet, Bid Schedule, Meter Installation Manual, and base access documentation, and requires full compliance with security protocols including background checks, base access coordination prior to April 6, 2026, and adherence to the REAL ID Act. Site visit attendance is mandatory for prime contractors, with no escorts provided and full PPE required. The contract is awardable on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable basis, with evaluation based on price, technical approach, and explanation of estimate—all assessed on a pass/fail basis with no weightings applied. Proposals must be concise, limited to ten pages for the technical narrative, formatted in Times New Roman 10–12 point font, and must include completed SF 1442 and all required certifications and representations, including UEI and CAGE codes, small business status, and compliance with cybersecurity measures under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding requirements for covered defense information. Contractors must also comply with labor standards including Davis-Bacon wage determinations, prohibitions on ozone-depleting substances, antiterrorism training, whistleblower protections, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, and final acceptance occurs at Shaw AFB, with deliverables including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports, and DD Form 1354. All correspondence must be directed to the Contracting Officer, Zelda Williams, and Contract Specialist, Sarah Nieves, with no exceptions to the stated deadlines or submission protocols.