Bldg 229 Demo

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, through the USPFO ACTIVITY IAANG 132, is soliciting proposals for the demolition of Building 229 and associated infrastructure at Des Moines, Iowa. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price contract. A site visit is scheduled for February 26, 2026, with a required DSM Access Request due by February 23, 2026. Proposals are due on March 6, 2026. The contract is subject to the availability of funds per FAR 52.232-18.

Scope of Work

The project involves the comprehensive demolition of Building 229, including its foundations, and the removal of all associated concrete, asphalt roads/pads, test cell footings, trench foundations, retaining walls, blast walls, vehicle barriers, storm sewer lines, sanitary sewer lines, electrical lines, conduit, and electrical gear. Following demolition, the contractor will be responsible for repairing the grade for effective storm water management and establishing a maintainable end grade that discourages wildlife. Key tasks also include the protection and potential re-establishment of Monitoring Well MW-12S, provision of fill dirt and topsoil, and the seeding and establishment of vegetation. No follow-on construction is anticipated.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• NAICS: 238910 (Demolition Of Structures Or Facilities), Size Standard: $19,000,000.00
• PSC: P500 (Demolition Of Structures Or Facilities (Other Than Buildings))
• Period of Performance: Approximately 6 months, from May 8, 2026, to October 30, 2026.
• Place of Performance: Des Moines, IA.
• Solicitation Issue Date: February 6, 2026.
• DSM Access Request Deadline: February 23, 2026.
• Site Visit: February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Building 229).
• Offer Due Date: March 6, 2026, at 01:00 PM CT.
• Quote Validity: Offers must be honored for 90 days after the solicitation close date.
• Funding: Subject to FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds.

Evaluation Factors

Award will be based on a combination of Technical Capability and Price.

• Technical Capability will be evaluated on:
  • Submission of three similar projects completed within a 100-mile radius of Des Moines, IA.
  • The name and experience of the proposed site superintendent, who must have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant construction experience and be present on-site during all work periods.
  • A brief timeline and explanation of project completion.
• Price will be evaluated. If technical capability and price are deemed equal, the lowest price will be considered first.

Special Requirements & Notes

Contractors must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and comply with all installation access and local security policies. Lead paint and asbestos testing for Building 229 are required prior to demolition. The Government will provide fill dirt (as part of CLIN #3 Option #2) and water; all other personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control are contractor-furnished. Compliance with environmental protection, erosion control, and storm water management requirements is mandatory. All documents and materials produced under this contract are Government-owned. Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and Combating Trafficking in Persons policies must be adhered to. Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Non-DoD ID cardholders attending the site visit must complete and submit a DSM Access Request form by the specified deadline.