Construction Services for 1800 F Street, NW, GSA Building Modernization Project
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 U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for Construction Services for the 1800 F Street, NW, GSA Building Modernization Project in Washington, DC. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors, including small businesses, and assess the impact of Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements. Responses are due by June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves the modernization of the historic GSA Headquarters Building at 1800 F Street, NW, to transform it into a long-term, adaptable federal asset. The scope includes:
- Core and Shell work: Anticipated 100% design by October 2026, planned for firm-fixed-price award.
- Building Interior work: Anticipated 50% design by October 2026, planned for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) ceiling award. Contractor to provide advisory professional management assistance during planning/design.
- Building Exterior work: Anticipated 35% design (concepts) by October 2026, planned for GMP ceiling award. Contractor to provide advisory professional management assistance during planning/design. The contractor will act as construction manager during the construction phase for interior and exterior work.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
- Estimated Magnitude: $275,000,000 to $325,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45M)
- Anticipated Procurement Method: 2-phase Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Phase I: Request for Qualifications (anticipated July issue date)
- Phase II: Request for Pricing (anticipated October issue date)
- Anticipated Award: No later than Q2 FY2027
- Contract Duration: Estimated 18-24 months, with substantial completion by Fall 2028.
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-asides for Small Business, HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB.
Key Considerations
GSA is specifically researching the project impact of:
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements: Firms are asked about their experience with PLAs and potential price impacts if a PLA is required.
- Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements: Firms are asked about their ability to comply with CAS clauses, with specific requirements for Small Business Offerors (CPA certification) and Large Business Offerors (FAR disclosures). Small businesses are exempt from CAS requirements.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit a written Letter of Interest including a Capability Statement (five single-sided page limit, PDF) addressing:
- Company information (name, UEI, address, POC, SAM registration status).
- Business size and socioeconomic designations (8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (3 similar projects >$200M within 7 years).
- Bonding capability (single project up to $325M, aggregate capacity).
- Joint venture details, if applicable.
- Narrative for out-of-area firms.
- Experience and impact assessment regarding PLAs and CAS.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not commit GSA to a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information received. A subsequent solicitation is anticipated.