Z--Army Design-Build & Design-Bid-Build Construction

This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 for facility modernization services supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center, issued as a negotiated request for proposal with a five-year ordering period from May 25, 2026, to May 24, 2031. The procurement is structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with task orders for design-build and design-bid-build construction services encompassing structural, electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, security, and safety systems at Army installations. The estimated value of individual task orders ranges from $2,000 to $11,000,000, and all work must adhere to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates, and the Buy American Act for construction materials. Offerors must submit fully burdened labor rates via Attachment 2 and detailed bid schedules for two specific seed projects: HVAC and Drainage Systems and Bathroom Renovations, along with integrated master schedules, work breakdown structures, and compliance documentation. Proposals must be submitted electronically before the June 22, 2026 deadline, formatted in Times New Roman 12-point font, single-spaced with one-inch margins, and structured across four volumes with strict page limits excluding appendices and supporting graphics. The contract mandates strict compliance with a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering ethical conduct, anti-kickback procedures, prohibitions on contingent fees, contractor codes of business ethics, and restrictions on subcontractor sales to the government. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds, comply with personal identity verification requirements under FAR 52.204-9, and maintain full access to Controlled Unclassified Information under DoD standards. Site work must align with Army and installation-specific security protocols, including potential restrictions during heightened Force Protection Conditions. Quality control is governed by mandatory deliverables including testing and inspection plans, accredited lab certifications, deficiency logs, and daily QC reports, with final acceptance contingent on submission of a comprehensive documentation index. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform and meets specific content requirements including CLIN numbers, delivery descriptions, and dates of inspection. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance, whichever is later, and a final invoice labeled