GAOA Redwood Sciences Laboratory Roof Replacement

This solicitation, identified as 127EAX26Q0065, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the replacement of approximately 10,300 square feet of a Built-Up Roof (BUR) system at the Redwood Sciences Laboratory located at 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, California. The work involves the complete removal and disposal of the existing roof down to the original decking, followed by the installation of a new BUR system that complies with specific technical standards including ASTM C 1289 for insulation, FM Global 4470 for fasteners, and UL 790 for fire resistance, among others. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238160 with a size standard of $19.0 million in average annual receipts, requiring all offerors to self-certify as small businesses and maintain an active SAM registration. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, to be awarded on a firm fixed price basis following evaluation of technical approach as the primary factor, with price and past performance serving as eligibility thresholds. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a contract performance period extending from September 1, 2026, to January 30, 2027. All work must adhere to strict site requirements including unescorted building access, mandatory background checks for personnel, and restrictions on material storage and interior movement. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 7, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted as sealed paper envelopes by 3:00 PM local time on August 28, 2026, to the designated address in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Offerors must also comply with numerous contractual clauses addressing labor standards, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, cybersecurity, data use prohibitions, and payment security conditions. Invoices are to be submitted electronically per EDI standards, and payment will be processed by the USDA-FS CSA Southwest office in Albuquerque. The solicitation includes nine detailed technical attachments outlining the scope, specifications, drawings, insulation plans, and wage determinations, and requires full compliance with FAR-mandated provisions for construction, inspection, and contract administration.