PRESOLICITATION: FRF Window and Siding Replacement, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
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 (USACE), through its Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is issuing a presolicitation for window and siding replacement at the Field Research Facility in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This project involves a full exterior building envelope renovation. The solicitation, W912HZ26QA029, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement consists of a full exterior building envelope renovation, including:
- Replacement of approximately 5,893 sq. ft. of siding, soffit, and trim.
- Replacement of 25 hurricane-rated windows.
- Replacement of 4 exterior commercial doors.
- Replacement of an exterior staircase.
- Installation of 7 exterior light fixtures.
- Exterior and interior painting.
- Demolition, disposal, and site restoration.
Contractors must be regularly engaged in siding and window installation, licensed by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, and demonstrate capability in coastal/hurricane-resistant construction practices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) - Presolicitation
- Solicitation Number: W912HZ26QA029
- Estimated Cost: $250,000 to $500,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- PSC Code: Z1HB (Maintenance Of Government Owned Government Operated (Gogo) R&D Facilities)
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about May 13, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Close Date: On or about June 12, 2026
- Site Visit: May 21, 2026, at 10:00 EST (details in solicitation)
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 90 calendar days of NTP.
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection criterion. Firms will submit technical requirements in accordance with Section M, and price will be evaluated separately for reasonableness and realism.
Additional Notes
All contractors must be registered and have an active, verified account in SAM.gov, ensuring NAICS code 236220 is included in their profile. Questions should be directed to Contracting Specialist Mr. William Rawe (William.T.Rawe@usace.army.mil) or Contracting Officer Ms. Christine Shuck (Christine.L.Shuck@usace.army.mil). Technical questions will be answered only after the solicitation is issued.