BDE Signage Bldgs 20500 and 20626

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation W911SG26QA021 makes the following changes:

• Solicitation Closing Date Extended: The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.

• Questions and Answers Added: A section containing vendor questions and their corresponding answers has been added to the attachments.

• Performance Work Statement (PWS) Updated: The PWS has been revised to include additional details regarding signage and the scope of work. Specific details are located in Section 5 of the PWS.

• The PWS has been updated.

• Questions and Answers have been added as an attachment.

• The proposal due date has been extended to March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions to offerors for an upcoming solicitation (W911SG26QA021) related to BDE Signage for Buildings 20500 and 20626 at Fort Bliss, TX. It outlines the process for submitting inquiries, attending a site visit, and submitting proposals.

• Proposals must include a Cover Sheet with UEI, CAGE code, Tax ID, and POC information.

• Proposals must include a signed and completed Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• Proposals require a detailed, line-item breakdown of all materials, equipment, and labor (no lump-sum or lots).

• Project management, superintendence, quality control, and fees must be provided separately from task area pricing.

• A draft progress schedule demonstrating understanding of work requirements, phasing, and estimated timelines is required.

• A subcontractor list (or statement of self-performance) is mandatory.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but it is a solicitation for BDE Signage.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM at BLDG 111 Pershing Rd, Fort Bliss, TX. Purpose is to provide insight into job requirements. Questions will NOT be answered during the site visit.

• Request for Information (RFI): Written questions due by March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM, submitted electronically to Jakeb.i.james.civ@army.mil and katherine.a.schnepper.mil@army.mil. Answers will be issued via amendment.

• Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Proposals are to be emailed to Jakeb.i.james.civ@army.mil and Cc katherine.a.schnepper.mil@army.mil.

• Email Subject Line: W911SG26QA021 BDE Signage, Bldgs 20500 and 20626 [TOPIC OF THE EMAIL].

• Amendment Acknowledgement: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments by signing and returning the amendment or identifying its number and date on the quote submission form.

• Not specified in this document.

• Remarks made during the site visit, oral or written, do not change the solicitation terms. Only formal, written amendments from the Contracting Officer can alter the solicitation.

• Failure to provide a subcontractor list or statement of self-performance will render the proposal nonresponsive.

• False statements in quotes are subject to penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the W911SG26QA021 opportunity, clarifying requirements for sign fabrication and installation.

• Sign Dimensions & Fabrication: Specific dimensions are provided for various signs, including "Excellence in Lethality" (36"x53"), "Unit Crests" (8"x8"), and "Retention Signs" (12"x18"). The scope includes fabricating new signage and installation, not just refacing graphics, with the exception of moving one existing "Welcome to Strike Country" sign. Vendors are expected to recommend the most feasible materials and mounting methods for durable, removable, and re-installable signs.
• Scope of Work: Production and installation of signs are part of the scope. Electrical disconnection/connection is not required. The work involves fabricating new signage and installation within the BDE area, with no removal of current signage except for the relocation of one existing sign.
• Pricing & Structure: Pricing should be structured as a single CLIN, though vendors may itemize at their discretion. Vendors are responsible for calculating quantities and square footage for pricing.
• Safety Plan: A draft Safety Plan is required within the proposal, to be finalized within 5 calendar days after award.
• ADA Signs: ADA room signs are not part of this project.
• Exterior Signs: Exterior signs require matching frames to existing structures; no wooden posts are needed.

This Q&A document clarifies the scope of work, material requirements, and pricing structure, which may impact how vendors prepare their proposals. It confirms that fabrication and installation are required, and provides specific dimensions and quantities for various sign types.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide for the manufacture and installation/movement of specific signs and lettering across the 2BCT's footprint to maintain a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance, improve morale, and ensure signs accurately reflect high standards.

• Manufacture and install "Welcome to Strike Country" signs.

• Install Battalion Command Team photos.

• Manufacture and install "Most Lethal" signs and lettering.

• Prepare designated sign surfaces, ensuring they are 100% free of contaminants.

• Install new signs smoothly and securely.

• Perform daily site cleanup, removing all contractor-generated waste, debris, and materials.

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (Federal, State, OSHA, Army, installation).

• Surface Preparation: Surface must be 100% free of contaminants with no damage to the underlying structure.

• Sign Installation Quality: Signs must be free of bubbles, wrinkles, tears, and scratches, with the image aligned, clear, and sharp.

• Long-Term Adhesion & Durability: Signs must remain fully adhered for at least one (1) year from the date of final acceptance.

• Worksite Cleanup: The area must be free of all contractor-generated debris upon departure from each worksite.

• Performance will be evaluated by the COR via 100% visual inspection.

• Period of Performance: Fifteen (15) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Place of Performance: Fort Bliss, Texas.

• Contract Type: Fixed-price contract.

• Quality Control: Contractor is responsible for quality control and performance evaluation.

• Personnel: Must be trained, competent, and capable; possess valid driver's licenses if operating vehicles; be U.S. Citizens or authorized to work in the U.S.; fluent in English; and wear identification badges.

• Security: AT Level I Training required within 15 calendar days; background checks for installation access; compliance with PIV requirements; potential for CAC issuance based on investigation; iWATCH and OPSEC training required.

• Safety: Contractor must establish and maintain a safety plan, comply with all safety standards (OSHA, Army, etc.), and report hazards and mishaps.

• Key Personnel: A Project Manager (PM) and alternate PM must be designated.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To replace existing "Welcome to Strike Country" signs with new, durable, high-quality graphics that ensure long-term visual appeal and integrity in the El Paso, TX climate. The project aims to maintain a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance for the 2BCT footprint.

• Removal of old signs and graphics.

• Thorough surface preparation of existing sign structures, ensuring they are 100% free of old materials, adhesives, and contaminants.

• Professional installation of new vinyl graphics consistent with the government-provided "BDE Signage Package – Locations Slide Show".

• Daily site cleanup, removing all contractor-generated waste, debris, and materials.

• Surface Preparation: Surface must be 100% free of old vinyl, adhesive, and contaminants prior to new installation, with no damage to the underlying structure.

• Vinyl Installation Quality: Installed vinyl must be free of bubbles, wrinkles, tears, and scratches, with the image aligned, clear, and sharp.

• Long-Term Adhesion & Durability: Vinyl graphics must remain fully adhered, without peeling, cracking, or bubbling, for one (1) year from the date of final acceptance.

• Worksite Cleanup: The area must be free of all contractor-generated debris upon departure from each worksite.

• Period of Performance: Fifteen (15) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Place of Performance: Designated locations across Fort Bliss, TX.

• Contract Type: Fixed-price contract.

• Hours of Operation: Normal work hours (0730 to 1630, Monday-Friday), excluding Federal holidays, unless otherwise approved.

• Security: AT Level I Training, background checks, and potential Common Access Card (CAC) issuance may be required for contractor employees.

• Safety: Contractor must establish and maintain a safety plan and comply with applicable safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, Army Corps of Engineers Manual).

• Personnel: Contractor employees must present a clean, neat, and professional appearance and meet all applicable federal, state, local, and installation certification, licensing, and medical requirements. They must also be able to communicate in English and possess valid identification and work authorization.

• Reporting: Contractor must report all labor hours via the SAM.gov website.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions to offerors for an upcoming solicitation (W911SG26QA021) related to BDE Signage at Fort Bliss, TX, for Buildings 20500 and 20626. It outlines the process for submitting inquiries, attending a site visit, and submitting proposals.

• Proposals must include a detailed line-item breakdown of tasks, quantities, and unit prices. No lump-sum or lot pricing will be accepted.

• The proposal must include a breakdown of all materials, equipment, and labor.

• A subcontractor list (or a statement of self-performance) is required.

• A project schedule demonstrating understanding of work requirements, phasing, and estimated timelines for ordering and installing equipment is necessary.

• Proposals must include a Cover Sheet with UEI, CAGE code, Tax ID, and POC information.

• A signed and completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, along with any amendments, is required.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but it pertains to BDE Signage.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM at BLDG 111 Pershing Rd, Fort Bliss, TX. This is for insight into job requirements; questions will not be answered during the visit.

• Request for Information (RFI) Deadline: Written inquiries must be submitted electronically by March 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Answers will be issued via amendment.

• Proposal Due Date: Proposals are due no later than March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Proposals must be emailed to Jakeb.i.james.civ@army.mil and katherine.a.schnepper.mil@army.mil.

• Correspondence Subject Line: All correspondence must include "W911SG26QA021 BDE Signage, Bldgs 20500 and 20626 [TOPIC OF THE EMAIL]".

• File Types: Only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are accepted for attachments.

• Amendments: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments.

• Not specified in this document.

• Oral or written remarks during the site visit do not change solicitation terms; only formal, written amendments from the Contracting Officer can modify the solicitation.

• Failure to provide a complete subcontractor list or statement of self-performance will render the proposal nonresponsive.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the removal of old signs and the installation of new, high-quality graphics on existing "Welcome to Strike Country" signs across the 2BCT footprint at Fort Bliss, TX. The project focuses on replacing sign faces, not modifying structures, to maintain a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

• Removal of old vinyl graphics, adhesives, and contaminants from existing sign surfaces.

• Preparation of sign surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and a professional finish.

• Installation of new vinyl graphics smoothly and securely, free from defects.

• Ensuring new graphics are suitable for the El Paso, TX climate and designed for long-term outdoor use.

• Daily cleanup of all contractor-generated waste, debris, and materials.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and installation laws, codes, and regulations.

• Contract Type: Fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: Fifteen (15) calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Proposal Due Date: March 13, 2026, by 2:00 PM.

• Questions Due Date: March 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Proposals must be emailed to Jakeb.i.james.civ@army.mil and CC katherine.a.schnepper.mil@army.mil.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 339950, Size Standard: 500 employees.

• A site visit is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the parking lot of BLDG 111, Fort Bliss, TX.

• All questions must be submitted in writing by the specified deadline.

• The solicitation can only be changed by formal, written amendment.

• Offerors must include a detailed breakdown of proposal, including labor, materials, and equipment, and a project schedule. A subcontractor list or statement of self-performance is required.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains "as-built" drawings for the Brigade Combat Team Complex at Fort Bliss, Texas. These drawings provide a record of the final construction as completed, including floor plans for the first, second, and third floors, as well as details on signage locations and the Warrior Restaurant Entrance. This information is relevant for understanding the physical layout and specific locations within the complex.

• Overall Floor Plans: Detailed layouts for the first, second, and third floors, showing room configurations, dimensions, and placement of various building elements.
• Signage Locations: Maps and images indicating the placement of "Welcome to Strike Country" signs, "Top Abrams Crew," "Top Bradley Crew," "Top Paladin Section," and "Retention Center of Excellence" signs, along with their corresponding GPS coordinates (longitude and latitude).
• Warrior Restaurant Entrance: An image and description of the entrance to Building 20626, including "Grab and Go" hours.
• Unit Wall Insignias: An image showing the placement of unit insignias on a main entrance unit wall.

These drawings are crucial for bidders to visualize the physical environment of the project, understand the exact locations for signage and installations, and comprehend the overall structure of the buildings involved. This detailed spatial information aids in accurate bidding, site assessment, and planning for any work related to this complex.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document displays various unit insignia and mottos, likely intended for use as interior signs. It serves as a visual reference for the emblems associated with specific military units.

• A collection of six shield-shaped emblems, each with unique imagery and Latin mottos.
• A larger triangular emblem with "1 THE IRON BRIGADE" and "OLD IRONSIDES STRIKE HARD!".
• A "LISTED MET US" seal.

This document is relevant to bidders as it specifies the visual elements (signs) that may need to be produced or installed. Understanding these designs is crucial for accurately bidding on opportunities that involve the creation or placement of such signage.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides visual specifications for interior signs related to the "Retention Center of Excellence." It details the design and placement of signs for different floors and directional purposes.

• Signage for "Retention Center of Excellence" on the 1st and 3rd floors, Room 4202/4216.
• Directional signs indicating movement to the right and left.
• Directional sign indicating upward movement.
• Each sign includes the "Retention Center of Excellence" text and a circular emblem with various military insignias and text, including "1-1 CAV," "OLD IRONSIDES," "STRIKE HARD," and "MET US" certification.

This attachment specifies the exact signage required for the opportunity. Bidders must use this document to understand the design, content, and types of signs to be produced and installed, which will be a critical component of their proposal and execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document displays examples of exterior signs, likely intended for military vehicles or units. It shows various sign designs with titles such as "EXCELLENCE IN LETHALITY" and "WELCOME TO STRIKE COUNTRY."

• Sign Titles: "EXCELLENCE IN LETHALITY" (for specific crews, platoons, or sections like Abrams Crew, Bradley Platoon, Paladin Section, Infantry Platoon, Mortar Platoon) and "WELCOME TO STRIKE COUNTRY."
• Content: Each "EXCELLENCE IN LETHALITY" sign includes blank fields for roles (e.g., Commander, Gunner, Driver) and unit designations. The "WELCOME TO STRIKE COUNTRY" sign features unit insignias and mottos like "THE IRON BRIGADE" and "OLD IRONSIDES."
• Visuals: The signs incorporate military-style graphics and emblems.

This document serves as a visual reference for potential signage requirements. Bidders may need to produce similar signs based on specifications provided in a related solicitation or SOW. It helps to understand the aesthetic and informational content expected for such items.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5229, Revision No. 28) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Texas Counties of El Paso and Hudspeth. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations.

• Applicability: This wage determination sets the minimum labor standards for service contracts in the specified geographic area.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding wage rate and footnote indicator. These range from administrative and clerical roles to health, technical, and maintenance occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations require specific fringe benefits, detailed separately. These include Health & Welfare benefits at $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month) and specific rates for EO 13706.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for various reasons.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022). The minimum wage for 2025 is $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate if higher).
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials of 8% or 4% are applicable for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials, depending on the degree of hazard.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance ($3.35 per week), unless uniforms are made of "wash and wear" material and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination, requiring contractor submission and DOL review.

This document is critical for understanding the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas. Bidders must incorporate these wage and fringe benefit requirements into their proposals to ensure compliance and accurate cost estimation.