Z--Stairway Replacement for Galveston Buildings

The contract involves the replacement of failing exterior stairways on two buildings in Galveston, Texas, to support the National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Work is limited to the removal and installation of new stairway systems meeting structural and safety standards, with all performance occurring at the specified Galveston location. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small business entities are eligible to bid, and the NAICS code 236220 classifies the work under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Department of Commerce, through NOAA, is the contracting agency with the office based in Seattle, Washington, while all on-site activities must be performed in Galveston. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Aakanksha Bhargava is the primary point of contact for questions and submissions, reachable via email or phone provided in the contract details. The contract is managed through the SAM.gov platform, and all proposals must adhere to federal procurement guidelines. Contractors are expected to coordinate all logistics, permits, and materials required to complete the stairway replacements on schedule while minimizing disruption to the facility’s operations.