Building 27 Repair/Renovation at Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Whitehall, Ohio

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, specifically W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE, is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Survey for the repair and renovation of Building 27 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Whitehall, Ohio. This project aims to enhance functionality, energy efficiency, and resiliency of the 65,000 sq. ft. multipurpose building (fitness center and warehouse). The government is seeking Small Businesses, certified HUBZone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business to determine a potential set-aside for the future project. Responses are due by February 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This Design/Bid/Build project involves comprehensive construction activities for Building 27, originally built in 1942. Key scope items include:

• Exterior Improvements: Addition of Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), replacement of failing doors and windows, and a new fitness center entry vestibule.
• Interior Renovations: Changes to building layout to meet Military Morale Welfare Recreation requirements, including new walls, doors, painting, and floor finishes.
• System Upgrades: Adjustments to fire protection and fire alarm systems, upgrade of fluorescent lighting to LED, and HVAC repairs to meet UFC and ASHRAE standards (estimated 200 tons of cooling).
• Electrical & Plumbing: Installation of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) for HVAC and lighting, replacement of failing pad-mounted transformers with new units sized for electrification, and replacement of natural gas domestic water heaters with an electric-powered distribution system.
• Hazardous Material Management: Testing for asbestos or lead, with subsequent remediation if positive.
• Demolition: Removal of existing AHUs, chiller, condensing units, water heaters, piping, doors, windows, transformers, walls, floors, and ceilings.
• New Installations: Installation of two new electrical transformers.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
• Estimated Duration: 600 calendar days
• Estimated Cost Range: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
• Set-Aside: This market survey targets Small Businesses, certified HUBZone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business for a potential future set-aside.
• Response Due: February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
• Published: January 20, 2026

Response Requirements

Interested firms must submit responses via the provided online survey form. Required information includes:

• Verification of small business status and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
• Documentation from a bonding company showing current single and aggregate performance and payment bond limits.
• Descriptions of up to three relevant projects completed as prime contractor (or by affiliates for Small Businesses). Projects must be >95% complete or within the last 5 years, similar in scope (fitness/warehouse renovation, HVAC/water heater, electrical transformer replacement) and size (approx. 45,000 sq. ft. renovation).
• Demonstrate experience self-performing 15% of construction, with specific details for each project including completion percentage, size, scope, dollar value, self-performed percentage, contract type, and number of subcontractors.
• Provide references (name, title, role, email, phone) for each project.
• State the percentage of work to be self-performed on this project.

Additional Notes

This is NOT a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Responses will inform future acquisition decisions. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to contract award; the registration process, including a notarized letter for the Entity Administrator, can take several weeks. Submissions are only accepted via the online survey form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/XPXnCMuTyc.