Armed Forces Retirement Home Sheridan Bldg Construction Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a single firm fixed-price construction contract. This procurement is for the comprehensive renovation of The Sheridan Building, a residential facility within the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) campus in Washington, DC. The project has an estimated construction cost of $160,000,000.00 - $190,000,000.00. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide all management, labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for the general construction and renovation of the 387,350 square foot, eight-story Sheridan Building, constructed in 1962. The renovation aims to create approximately 354 residential spaces, each 450-750 square feet, featuring kitchenettes, ADA-compliant bathrooms, living space, and bedrooms, to attract and retain veteran retirees. The AFRH campus is a historic district, so all activities are subject to historical preservation review.
Project Labor Agreement (PLA)
This procurement mandates a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) due to its classification as a large-scale construction project (exceeding $35 million). The PLA requires binding all contractors and subcontractors, permitting competition regardless of existing collective bargaining agreements, guaranteeing against job disruptions, establishing dispute resolution procedures, instituting labor-management cooperation, specifying wages/benefits, and ensuring conformance to all applicable regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract (RFP)
- Estimated Cost: $160,000,000.00 - $190,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 655 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the base, plus 540 additional days if options are awarded.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Anticipated Solicitation Issuance: On or about June 15, 2026.
- Solicitation Closing: Thirty (30) calendar days subsequent to issuance.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about November 20, 2026.
- Published Date: March 19, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 source selection procedures using a best-value tradeoff. Technical evaluation factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. A pre-proposal meeting/site visit will be formally conducted; details will be in the solicitation. Interested firms must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. All official information, amendments, and responses to questions will be posted electronically at sam.gov. Inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to personnel specified in the solicitation. Offerors will not be reimbursed for proposal preparation expenses.