PEWARS Office Upgrades
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 Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, is soliciting quotes for PEWARS Office Upgrades at 3500 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, under NAICS 236220 ($45M size standard), involves comprehensive interior renovations. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $200,000. Quotes are due by April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This project requires furnishing all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials for interior office space upgrades at the Pittsburgh Engineering Warehouse and Repair Station (PEWARS). Key tasks include:
- Replacement of ceiling drop tiles and cleaning of ceiling tile grids.
- Replacement and standardization of lighting covers and bulbs.
- Replacement of HVAC diffusers and return grilles.
- Removal of existing carpet, baseboards, wallpaper, and wood paneling.
- Installation of new carpet tiles and baseboards.
- Replacement of interior doors and installation of locks.
- Removal and replacement of receptacles, wall plates, and switch plates.
- Minor drywall repairs and painting of walls, ceilings, and access hatches.
- Disassembly, movement, and reassembly of office furniture, furnishings, and cubicles as required. Work is detailed for Shared Office Spaces (approx. 2,000 SF), Section Chiefs Office (approx. 150 SF), Computer Lab (approx. 175 SF), Conference Room (approx. 250 SF), Hallway (approx. 200 SF), and 2nd Floor Stairwell Landing (approx. 100 SF).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000).
- Magnitude: Estimated between $100,000.00 and $200,000.00.
- Place of Performance: Pittsburgh Engineering Warehouse and Repair Station, 3500 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225.
Key Requirements & Standards
- NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment: Contractors must have a current (not more than three years old) NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment on record in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to be considered for award. A Basic Assessment summary level score must be submitted to SPRS.
- Davis-Bacon Act: Applies, with Wage Determination PA20260001, Modification #4, Revised 30 January 2026.
- Personnel: Requires a Superintendent (min. 5 years experience), Quality Control System Manager (QCSM) (min. 5 years experience), and a full-time Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).
- Plans: Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and Quality Control Plan (QCP) are required.
- Warranty: A one-year warranty against defects in workmanship is required.
- Safety: Adherence to EM 385-1-1 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
- Questions Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, via ProjNet.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Facsimile or email submissions will not be considered.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated on price and past performance. Award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price quoter.
- Past Performance: Prime contractors must submit up to four (4) past performance projects from the last three (3) years using the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (Appendix I).
Additional Notes
Two organized site visits were conducted on March 16, 2026, and April 2, 2026. Sign-in sheets are available. Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 have been issued.
Contact Information
- Primary: Aaron Barr, aaron.m.barr@usace.army.mil, 412-395-7157
- Secondary: Leanna C. Lesefka, Leanna.C.Lesefka@usace.army.mil, (412) 395-7549