SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS WBDOC O&M recompete.

The Social Security Administration is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive facility operations and maintenance services at its 250,000 square foot Wilkes-Barre Direct Operations Center located at 1150 East Mountain Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA. This sources sought synopsis, issued under solicitation number 28321327RS0000001 on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, is a market research effort to identify capable small businesses for an upcoming firm-fixed-price contract. The work encompasses all aspects of building systems operation and maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems (high and low voltage), elevators, fire detection and suppression, emergency power, building automation, security alarms, kitchen equipment, loading docks, overhead doors, and site surfaces such as asphalt and concrete. Contractors are expected to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with federal facility standards and industry best practices. Personnel assigned to the site must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearances, and vendors must demonstrate proven experience in securing such clearances for their staff. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with a one-year base period and four optional one-year periods, potentially extending performance up to sixty months. Participation is restricted exclusively to small businesses, including those designated as small disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Respondents must submit a capability statement containing organizational details, relevant business experience, and specific evidence of experience with security clearance procurement. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is mandatory for submission, and socioeconomic status must be explicitly declared. All responses must be delivered electronically via email to Bradley Karbeling at Bradley.Karbeling@ssa.gov by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on August 7, 2026, with no phone inquiries permitted. While the exact contract value has not been disclosed, the associated NAICS code 238220 indicates the small business size standard is $19 million. No formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or attachment requirements are listed in this pre-solicitation notice; those details will be specified in a future Request for Proposal. Inspection and acceptance will occur on-site at the WBDOC, and payment administration will be handled by SSA, though detailed invoicing procedures and remittance information are not yet provided.