Grey Towers Historic Terrace and Walkways Preservation Construction, Pennsylvania (GAOA)

This contract, solicitation number 12445526Q0014, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Part 12 for the preservation of historic terraces and walkways at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, Pennsylvania, with the NAICS code 238190 and a small business size standard of $10 million. The acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation with no separate written solicitation, and all responsible small business concerns may submit quotes. Performance is scheduled to occur between May 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026, with work required to commence within 10 calendar days of award and complete within 182 calendar days. The contract includes a series of standard FAR clauses governing construction operations, including site conditions, permitting, safety, inspection, warranties, and compliance with wage requirements under Executive Order 14026. The Buy American Act applies to construction materials, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, along with additional security and insurance coverage for work on government installations. A key attachment modifies historic treatment procedures, requiring the contractor to request access to historic metal frame components and follow specific preservation protocols. All materials—both historic and new—must be handled, stored, and transported with strict protections against damage, moisture, UV exposure, and freezing; historic stone elements must be cataloged individually and restored to match existing finishes. Inspection and acceptance occur at the project site, governed by FAR 52.246-12 and 52.246-21, with material standards referencing ASTM and AASHTO specifications. Pricing for all baseline and option tasks is listed as unavailable, with no unit or total values provided. Evaluation is based on technical approach, experience, and past performance using adjectival confidence ratings, with award based on best value—not lowest price technically acceptable—and no formal trade-offs between price and technical merits. Offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration, certify small business status, and comply with anti-discrimination requirements tied to payment and potential False Claims Act liability. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer, and invoices must be submitted to the designated address, though remittance details are not provided. The contracting officer is Bradley B. Higley, and questions must be submitted by April 10, 2026, with proposals due by April 24, 2026. An amendment in