Decking Hardware & Lumber Material Procurement Package for Saylorville Lake Visitor Center

SOL #: W912EK26QA018Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND

ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Ankeny, IA

NAICS

Cut Stock (321912)

PSC

Lumber And Related Basic Wood Materials (5510)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3244c13159c1405a9e5b4c486615395d/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 Department of the Army (USACE Rock Island) intends to issue a presolicitation for Decking Hardware & Lumber Material for the Saylorville Lake Visitor Center in Ankeny, Iowa. This will be a firm-fixed-price, 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside contract (purchase order). This notice is for planning purposes, and a formal solicitation is forthcoming. Responses are due by March 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contract requires the furnishing, packaging, labeling, and delivery of specific construction materials to the Saylorville Lake Visitor Center. The Bill of Materials (BOM) includes:

Structural Connectors & Hardware: Various joist hangers, concealed flange hangers, anchors, flat washers, and joist hanger nails.
Lumber: Treated Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) in specific dimensions and grades (#1 or #2, ground-contact rated, treated per AWPA UC4A or higher).
Glu-Lam Beams: Treated beams (3-1/2" x 11-7/8") rated for exterior exposure and structural load-bearing applications.
Fasteners & Specialty Screws: Bronze Star Screws.
Protective Tape: Super Seal Joist Tape in two widths.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Presolicitation (forthcoming firm-fixed-price purchase order)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
Response Date: March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
Published Date: March 9, 2026, 3:52 PM Z
Delivery: Within 14 days of contract award.

Performance Standards

All materials must be new, unused, and comply with applicable industry standards (AWPA, ASTM). Simpson Strong-Tie components must be genuine. Treated lumber must meet AWPA UC4A minimum for ground contact. Glu-lam beams must meet ANSI A190.1 and APA/EWS certification. Fasteners and anchors require ICC-ES approvals and ASTM A153 galvanization. Packaging must prevent damage, and pallets must be clearly marked with contract number, item description, quantity, and delivery location.

Delivery & Special Requirements

Place of Performance/Delivery: Saylorville Lake Visitor Center, 8250 NW Horseshoe Rd, Ankeny, Iowa 50023.
Delivery Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, excluding federal holidays.
Coordination: Contractor must coordinate delivery at least 48 hours in advance with the POC (Jake Kidman).
Substitutions: Not permitted without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.
Inspection: USACE will inspect materials upon delivery. Non-compliant or damaged materials must be replaced at no cost.
Invoicing: Invoices to be sent to Phillip Rustad at phillip.d.rustad@usace.army.mil.