National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) 4TH FLOOR Renovation Project

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) 4th Floor Renovation Project involves comprehensive interior construction and renovation work on partial space located on the 4th floor of Building A at the Government Publishing Office's main campus in Washington, DC. The project requires full demolition, structural modifications, and installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, along with architectural finishes in accordance with detailed Architectural and Engineering (A&E) design specifications. The renovation covers approximately 33,514 square feet and includes mixed occupancy types such as storage, mechanical, electrical, and business spaces. Compliance with various codes and standards—such as the 2017 DC Building Code, International Building Code (IBC), multiple NFPA standards, ADA requirements, OSHA regulations, and specific federal guidelines—is mandatory. The contractor is responsible for furnishing labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and full execution of the work, including protection of existing building systems and handling hazardous materials when encountered. The solicitation (040ADV-26-R-0016), issued by the United States Government Publishing Office Acquisition Services, is soliciting firm fixed-price sealed bids due by May 12, 2026, with performance expected to be completed within 540 calendar days after notice to proceed, roughly spanning 18 months. Key contract requirements include strict quality assurance/control, warranties including a one-year workmanship warranty and a twenty-year warranty on No Detectable Lead (NDL) systems, and compliance with a comprehensive Statement of Work. Special contract conditions mandate the designation of key personnel such as a project manager, superintendent, and safety and quality control leads, all subject to qualifications. Security protocols require contractor personnel to wear GPO Visitor badges and have escorted access. Hazardous materials abatement financial responsibilities rest fully with the contractor, along with immediate notification of any such discoveries. Logistics include delivery of materials to the GPO loading dock at 44 H Street NW, Washington DC, with the contractor accountable for transporting goods to the work site. The contractor must submit progress reports, testing documentation, as-built drawings, and permitting documentation. The Government will conduct all final inspections onsite with acceptance contingent upon satisfactory completion and punch list closure, supervised by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Notably, the contract documentation does not formally include FAR clauses, evaluation factors for award, socioeconomic representations, or contract value estimates, focusing primarily on performance-based requirements and technical compliance.