Fort Bliss B2903 Kitchenette (Amendment 3)

The U.S. Army’s Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Riley, Kansas, is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of a new kitchenette in Building 2903 at Fort Bliss, Texas, under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract set aside entirely for small businesses. The work encompasses comprehensive renovations including new ceiling systems for kitchen use, installation of upper and base cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, a sink with garbage disposal, a drinking fountain, new plumbing runs above ceilings and below floors to the basement, a range hood with wall-mounted exhaust ducting, electrical wiring and conduit, and necessary wall repairs and painting across all three levels of the structure. The project is governed by the NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million, and the contract value is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. The period of performance is 120 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,717.24 per day for delays. Bids must be submitted via hard copy only, either hand-delivered during specified hours or mailed via UPS, USPS, or FedEx with tracking numbers reported to designated contacts. Electronic submissions, including email and fax, are strictly prohibited. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, International Code Council standards, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and Architectural Barriers Act requirements. Contractors must adhere to stringent safety protocols outlined in USACE EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 1926 standards, require all personnel to complete asbestos awareness and OSHA 30-hour construction training, and undergo antiterrorism and OPSEC training, including iWATCH Army program briefings. All workers must comply with identity verification procedures including NACI-level background checks for CAC access. The offeror must provide Performance and Payment Bonds within ten days of award, as well as an original bid bond as required by FAR 52.228-1. The contract includes mandatory clauses on convict labor, withholding of funds, security prohibitions, subcontractor management, inspection of construction, warranty, termination for convenience, drug-free workplace, and cybersecurity safeguards. All work is subject to government inspection under FAR 52.246-12, requiring a formal pre-final inspection and final acceptance inspection with contractor management and the Contracting