Safety Railing at UMSB Alexandria, VA

This solicitation, identified as W912HQ26S0027, is a firm-fixed-price contract issued by the Department of Defense through W4LD USA Hecsa for the installation of 100 linear feet of removable safety guardrails at Building 2592A Van Bay on the USACE Mission Support Battalion campus in Alexandria, Virginia. The project requires a system that can be installed and removed by a single person without specialized tools, ensuring ease of access and material handling. Compliance with OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502 standards is mandatory, along with adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable 29 CFR Part 1910 and 1926 regulations. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), possess a valid CAGE code and Unique Entity Identifier, and submit a signed offer on company letterhead. Proposal submissions must include a technical work plan not exceeding ten pages, two references for similar work performed within the last two years, and a detailed pricing structure that breaks down hourly labor rates, subtotal labor costs, and total project cost inclusive of overhead and general and administrative expenses. All offers must be submitted electronically via email to Richard Klein at Richard.C.Klein@usace.army.mil, and site visits are strongly encouraged to fully understand the scope and associated costs. The contract demands strict compliance with security and safety protocols, including requiring all personnel to be U.S. citizens or nationals with valid government identification and a driver’s license to access the installation. An OSHA-certified competent person or SSHO must be present on-site during all work activities, and the contractor must supply personal protective equipment such as steel-toe boots, eye and hearing protection, and reflective vests, along with safety barricades, signs, and signal lights. Insurance coverage must meet the requirements of FAR 52.228-5, and wages must adhere to the Department of Labor’s 2015-4281 wage determination. The contractor is required to develop and submit a Task/Delivery Order Quality Control Program for government approval, which must be maintained throughout performance and any changes to the program must be submitted for review at least ten working days in advance. All work must be completed no later