Z--Provide Structural Stabilization Porch Beams - TUA

This contract under solicitation number 140P5126Q0023, titled “Provide Structural Stabilization Porch Beams - TUA,” is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside for historic preservation services at the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site in Tuskegee, Alabama. The work involves stabilizing and replacing fourteen deteriorated porch beams totaling 400 linear feet, repairing or replacing up to 2,500 square feet of wood siding, rehabilitating windows and doors with UV-protective glazing, stabilizing flooring and handrails, and implementing museum-standard protective measures for interior artifacts during construction. Performance is scheduled from May 25, 2026, to November 25, 2026, with all work required to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and National Park Service preservation guidelines. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where technical acceptability—demonstrated through experience in historic preservation, a detailed project schedule, subcontractor qualifications, and risk mitigation—is equally weighted with price as a selection criterion. Only offers rated “Acceptable” in all non-cost factors are eligible for award. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted in three volumes: Technical Ability and Approach, Past Performance with three relevant project examples, and Price using the designated schedule. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026, to the designated email address, with questions due by May 11, 2026. Compliance with federal statutes including the Anti-Kickback Act, Procurement Integrity Act, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act is mandatory. Contractors must indemnify the government against patent infringement claims, provide an implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for purpose, and are excluded from liability for consequential damages unless an express warranty is given. Invoicing is required through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and all offerors must self-certify their SDVOSB status and submit valid UEI and CAGE codes via SAM.gov. An amendment issued prior to the deadline includes responses to solicitations questions and an updated price schedule, both available as attachments. No numerical pricing data is populated in the contract line items, indicating the final award price will be determined upon selection. Performance occurs at the worksite in Tuskegee, Alabama, with Government inspection and acceptance conducted on-site, and no