Z--SFSC Road and Parking Lot improvements

The contract targets the resurfacing of roads and parking lots at the National Weather Service Sterling Field Support Center in Sterling, Virginia, under solicitation number 1305M226Q0224, issued as a combined solicitation with a small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990. The work involves complete pavement rehabilitation, including milling or excavating damaged asphalt, repairing base materials, applying new hot-mix asphalt, repainting markings, and restoring surrounding grounds, all while adhering to NOAA/NWS facility standards, state DOT specifications, EPA regulations, and Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Performance is scheduled for a strict 30-day window beginning August 28, 2026, with delivery and acceptance occurring on-site at the Sterling facility under FOB Destination terms. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, where proposers must first pass technical and past performance evaluations before price is considered. The offeror must demonstrate capability through a detailed project schedule, material submittals, traffic control plan, compliance with safety and environmental protocols, and provide at least three relevant past performance references or substitute key personnel experience if newly formed. All proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:00 a.m. EST on August 14, 2026, to Chelsea Vera at NOAA, accompanied by a signed SF-1449, past performance form, proof of active SAM registration, and supporting documentation in PDF or Microsoft Word format. A site visit is strongly encouraged, and failure to visit waives any post-award cost adjustments. Post-award, the contractor must provide a payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to 100% of the contract price within ten days, submit invoices exclusively through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and comply with mandatory training on sexual assault and harassment prevention. Numerous FAR clauses are incorporated with deviations, including requirements for apprenticeship programs, whistleblower protections, combating human trafficking, paid sick leave, DEI compliance, sustainable products, Buy American materials, pollution prevention, and electronic funds transfer payments. Special requirements additionally include adherence to security prohibitions, prohibition of personal services, contractor identification in all communications, and avoidance of organizational conflicts of interest. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will be designated after award, while Chelsea Vera serves as the primary point of contact. Failure to meet any technical or past performance pass/fail criteria disqualifies the offer,