George Washington Carver Parking Lot Restriping Project

This solicitation, numbered 12314426Q0139, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12 for the George Washington Carver Parking Lot Restriping Project, exclusively set aside for small business concerns with a NAICS code of 237310 and a size standard of $45.0 million in average annual receipts. The work involves complete restriping of 965 parking stalls at the George Washington Carver Center in Beltsville, Maryland, including removal of faded markings, application of new MUTCD- and ADA-compliant pavement striping, stenciling of stall numbers, directional arrows, fire lanes, and handicap symbols using reflective paint that meets visibility and durability standards. The project is to be completed within 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with performance scheduled between July 22 and October 30, 2026, under FOB Destination terms. The contract type is anticipated to be firm-fixed price, and submissions must be received by July 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time via physical mail to the USDA office in Fort Collins, Colorado. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and CAGE code and must self-certify as small businesses. The acquisition includes mandatory compliance with numerous FAR clauses covering labor standards, Buy American requirements, trafficking in persons, ethical conduct, cybersecurity safeguards, and construction quality, with particular emphasis on FAR 52.204-71, which requires all contractor personnel to undergo Personal Identity Verification (PIV) under HSPD-12 and be eligible for USDA LincPass access, with strict prohibitions against unauthorized substitutions and enforcement of workforce integrity. Performance will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, past performance in quality, timeliness, and cost control, and fair and reasonable pricing, with award made on a best-value basis without tradeoff procedures or LPTA. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site in Beltsville, Maryland, with final approval contingent on compliance with MUTCD, ADA, OSHA, and Maryland municipal standards, including retroreflectivity, line clarity, and workplace safety. The contractor must provide before-and-after documentation, a one-year workmanship warranty, and a final completion report, and must adhere to a detailed milestone schedule including site assessment, surface preparation, execution, and correction of any deficiencies. Invoices are to be submitted to the USDA