EXTERIOR PAINTING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Exterior Painting Services at the Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) in Seattle, Washington. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for maintaining the protective and aesthetic qualities of designated steel elements on campus buildings. Quotations are due by February 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires comprehensive exterior painting services for designated steel elements on four buildings (Administration, Facilities, Wet Laboratory, and Dry Laboratory) and six fire hydrants. Key tasks include:
- Surface preparation, cleaning, and rust treatment.
- Application of one coat of primer and two coats of topcoat (3-5 mils dry film thickness).
- Compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations.
- Provision of a Site-Specific Safety Plan and Job Hazard Analysis.
- Cleanup and final inspection.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: March 02, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical capability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Offerors must submit documentation demonstrating qualifications, capacity, experience, past performance, and a work plan (maximum 5 single-sided pages). Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to vnuno@usgs.gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and subcontractors must be licensed in Washington State.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at the WFRC.
- The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses, including those related to the Buy American Act and construction wage requirements. The Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination WA20260108 for King County, Washington, specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, which bidders must adhere to for labor cost estimations.
- Photographs of the campus are provided to aid bidders in understanding site conditions. The building was constructed in 1992 and has no lead-based paint.