Replace Carpet at USCG Base Alameda

This contract is a small business set-aside solicitation issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda under the Department of Homeland Security for the replacement of approximately 4,100 square feet of carpet tiles in Building 10 at the Alameda, California facility. The NAICS code 238330 applies, and the set-aside is designated as a total small business requirement under FAR 19.5, with a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. The work scope includes removal of existing carpet, subfloor preparation, installation of specified Mannington Commercial Variations 4 Lapis carpet tiles, installation of vinyl cove base and painted wood trim, complete site cleanup, restoration of furniture, and delivery of 500 square feet of spare carpet tiles. Performance must be completed within 60 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing no later than 10 days after issuance of the notice, and must be conducted in a manner that limits disruption by ensuring no more than half the building is under work at any time. The contract follows a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where technical acceptability is binary and pricing is assessed for completeness and reasonableness without trade-offs. The solicitation requires full compliance with numerous FAR clauses covering construction-specific standards including site visit procedures, accident prevention, cleaning, protection of existing structures, and warranty of construction. Contractors must adhere to OSHA regulations and the U.S. Coast Guard Safety and Environmental Health Manual. All personnel require a favorable background investigation and must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, with names and citizenship status submitted 72 hours prior to on-site work. Access to the facility mandates Real ID-compliant identification, and contractor vehicles must remain on paved roads unless authorized. Electronic invoicing must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and WAWF is not authorized. Security requirements include CUI training within 60 days of award and annual refresher training, with CUI obligations flowed down to subcontractors. Questions on the solicitation were due by May 1, 2026, and Amendment 001 was issued to provide responses and site photos. Proposals must be emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist by the May 8, 2026 deadline, not exceeding 9MB per email, and must include all attachments referenced in Section J, including the Statement of Work and California wage determination. No contract value