Gatehouse Exterior Stair Repair, Townshend Lake, Townshend, VT

This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the repair of exterior stairs on the gatehouse tower at Townshend Lake, Townshend, Vermont, with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000. The work involves comprehensive concrete repairs including sounding and removing deteriorated material to a minimum depth of three inches, re-pouring concrete to match original profiles, and sealing cracks with epoxy injection or joint sealant after routing and backer rod installation. The floor drain piping must be extended beyond its current length using hot-dipped galvanized steel that is one-eighth of an inch larger in diameter than the existing pipe, connected with a hydrophilic sealant to ensure a watertight joint. All materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging labeled with specific details including manufacturer name, brand, material type, batch number, percent solids by weight and volume, and date of manufacture, and stored off the ground in a dry, temperature-controlled environment between 50°F and 85°F. The contract is governed by FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures and requires a firm fixed-price quotation. Compliance with ASTM and ACI standards is mandatory for materials and workmanship, and adherence to USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 is required. Performance must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with all work inspected and accepted on-site by the Government. The NAICS code is 238110 with a size standard of $19 million, and offerors must be certified as SDVOSBs in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and CAGE code. The solicitation is open for responses until July 8, 2026, and submissions must be emailed to the Contracting Officer. The Government will evaluate offers based on technical acceptability, price reasonableness, and past performance, using a best-value trade-off approach, not LPTA. Security requirements include mandatory security awareness training, strict site access controls, prohibition of drugs and alcohol, daily securing of materials and equipment, and immediate reporting of suspicious activity. All payments must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the place of performance is specifically designated as Townshend, VT 05353.