Garage Infrared Heaters and Tank Installation, Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District is soliciting bids for the installation of three 40,000 BTU low-intensity infrared tube heaters and a 300-gallon propane tank system with associated infrastructure at the Thomaston Dam garage in Thomaston, Connecticut. The work includes constructing an eight-foot by two-foot concrete pad with a minimum four-inch compacted aggregate base, installing safety yellow bollards around the tank, and ensuring all work complies with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, ASTM standards for compaction, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws. This is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation with a 180-day period of performance from contract award, and all work must be conducted Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with no work permitted on weekends or government holidays. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. All vendors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission, including providing their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, as failure to do so results in non-responsiveness. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with security protocols, including DoD and Army training within 30 days of award, adherence to Force Protection Conditions and Antiterrorism Measures, and subjecting personnel and vehicles to search upon entry to the federal installation. The Contractor must submit pre-construction submittals within 21 days of award and provide payment and performance bonds based on contract value, with bond amounts equal to 100% of the contract price, submitted within 10 days of award. Payment will be processed electronically via WAWF and mailed to the designated technical point of contact, with final payment due within 30 days of government acceptance following inspection. Evaluation will prioritize responsiveness and responsibility as pass/fail gates, with award going to the most advantageous offer based on price and other factors, including past performance within the last three years that demonstrates technical relevance and magnitude comparable to the scope of work. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, whistleblower rights, executive compensation reporting, and prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations and confidentiality agreements. Invoices must include the contract number, description of completed work, contractor name, invoice date, and total amount due, and must be submitted