Advanced Notice- Times Square Video Display Upgrade
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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), New York District (NAN), is issuing an Advanced Notice for a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to Design, fabricate, and install a new video display upgrade for the Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Times Square, New York, NY. This project involves the installation of four state-of-the-art digital rooftop video display panels. The acquisition will utilize a Design Build Two Phase Best Value Trade Off strategy leading to a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract.
Scope of Work
The project entails the design, fabrication, and installation of four new digital rooftop video display panels, each weighing approximately 28,000 lbs. A critical aspect of the execution will be minimizing disruption to the high volume of pedestrians and local businesses in the surrounding Times Square area.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Design Build Two Phase Best Value Trade Off via Request for Proposal (RFP), resulting in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial & Institutional Building Construction).
- Period of Performance: Approximately 291 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Anticipated RFP Posting: On or about June 15, 2026, electronically via SAM.gov.
- Anticipated Phase One Proposals Due: Approximately 30 days after RFP posting.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with Source Selection Criteria. Award will be made to the responsible firm whose proposal conforms to all terms and conditions, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government.
Additional Notes
Interested contractors must monitor SAM.gov for the official RFP and any subsequent amendments, as hard copies will not be available. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. Direct all contracting questions to the Contracting Specialist, Denisse Soto, at Denisse.M.Soto@usace.army.mil, or Contract Officer, Nicholas Emanuel, at Nicholas.P.Emanuel@usace.army.mil.