Solar Construction on New Building

This contract solicitation, identified as 1232SA26Q0880, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Part 12 for the installation of a new solar array on the rooftop of an existing building at the Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237130, with a small business size standard of $45 million, and is open only to responsible small business concerns. The solicitation is an RFQ and no separate written solicitation will be issued; all quotations must be submitted by the deadline of August 7, 2026. The work includes electrical installations for a 12.47 kV primary and 208V/120V secondary system, final connections to the existing transformer, patching and repair of the roof membrane, and full project management. The performance period is set at 200 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. All proposals must comply with numerous mandatory contract clauses, including labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act, whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking requirements, and security protocols for information systems. Offerors must submit a fully completed SF 1442, a summary cover letter with SAM UEI and Tax ID, an acknowledgement of all amendments, and all specified attachments, including the Statement of Work, project specifications, PV drawings, pricing schedule, and wage determination. Failure to provide any required document renders the offer non-responsive. The award will be made using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology, where technical acceptability and past performance serve as pass/fail gates. Acceptability depends on meeting all specifications, safety standards including EM 385-1-1, material handling and labeling requirements, and submission of a Site Specific Safety Plan approved by the Government. Contractors must provide an on-site superintendent with five years of relevant experience and a certified Site Safety and Health Officer, maintain workforce integrity, adhere to Buy American requirements, and comply with prevailing wage rates as specified. Performance and Payment Bonds are required, along with specific insurance coverage. Invoices must include detailed information including TIN, SAM UEI, contract number, and deliverables, and submission must follow a dual process: an original and copy to the Contracting Officer and COR, followed by electronic submission through the Treasury’s IPP portal. Inspection and acceptance follow a multi-stage process with formal notifications, required attendance by contractor representatives