PEWARS Office Upgrades
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 their facility located at 3500 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. The work involves comprehensive interior renovations. Quotes are due by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project requires furnishing all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials for office space upgrades. 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 grating.
- Removal of existing carpet and baseboards, followed by 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.
- Removal of wallpaper and wood paneling, 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 specific areas including 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.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000).
- Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business.
- Magnitude: Estimated between $100,000.00 and $200,000.00.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from notice to proceed.
- Place of Performance: 3500 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225.
Key Requirements & Compliance
- 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). A Basic Assessment of 110 security controls and submission of the summary level score to SPRS is required.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies, requiring adherence to prevailing wage rates for Allegheny County, PA.
- Required personnel include 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).
- Mandatory submittals include a Quality Control Plan (QCP), Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Project Schedule, Site Access and Work Plan, and Waste Management Plan.
- A one-year warranty against defects is required. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training, background checks, and E-Verify are mandatory for personnel.
- Bonding and insurance requirements are conditional based on the final evaluated price.
- CMMC is not required for this solicitation.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes are due electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Evaluation will be based on price and past performance. The government reserves the right to reject unrealistically low quotes or those exceeding available funds.
- Past performance will be assessed using up to four projects from the past three years, requiring the Standard Form (SF) 1449 and completed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaires (Appendix I).
Additional Notes
Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 have been issued, with the latest on March 30, 2026. A site visit occurred on March 16, 2026. Contact Aaron Barr at aaron.m.barr@usace.army.mil or 412-395-7157 for inquiries.