Full Window Replacement, Building 674, U.S. Army Garrison Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA)
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. Army Garrison Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of performing a Full Window Replacement at Building 674 in Devens, MA. This is not a solicitation but aims to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves providing all plant, labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove and replace all existing windows in Building 674. This includes furnishing and installing approximately 282 new vinyl, single-hung, dual-pane, low-E insulated replacement windows, along with associated flashing, sealant, and trim work. All work must strictly adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS), project diagrams, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).
The PWS details specific window requirements (e.g., vinyl single hung, dual pane, dark bronze finish, thermally insulated, Low-E and Argon fill glass), demolition procedures, and strict adherence to environmental protection measures and safety protocols.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research only)
- Anticipated Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research, with consideration for small business set-aside feasibility.
- NAICS Code: 238350 - Finish Carpentry Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million).
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 14, 2026.
Submittal Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement (not to exceed 10 pages) demonstrating their ability to perform the services. The statement must include:
- Company Information: Name, address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (SAM.gov).
- Socio-Economic Status: Clearly identify size status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238350.
- Bonding Capability: A letter from a surety company verifying single and aggregate bonding capacity of at least $1.5 Million.
- Relevant Experience: At least two examples of similar projects (window replacement or building renovation with a value of at least $750,000) completed within the last five years.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to the Contract Specialist, Nelia Shyshak (nelia.shyshak.civ@army.mil), and Contracting Officer, Edward Sherwood (edward.l.sherwood4.civ@army.mil). Proprietary information should be clearly marked.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of contract award value) will be required prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the eventual contract. A site visit is strongly recommended prior to bid submission for the eventual solicitation.