Fabricate and Install New Structural Steel Flooring System at the Watervliet Arsenal, NY
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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 is soliciting proposals for the Fabrication and Installation of a New Structural Steel Flooring System at Building 35, Watervliet Arsenal, NY. This project requires a turn-key solution for a new flooring system to support manufacturing equipment. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete design, materials, installation, workmanship, fabrication, assembly, erection, inspection, quality control, and testing of a new structural steel flooring system. Key requirements include:
- Replacing an existing footprint of approximately 280 sq ft (28' L x 10' W).
- Removal and disposal of existing plating.
- Installation of a new metal flooring system with sufficient substructure to support equipment weighing up to 18,000 pounds.
- Replacement of any conduit/plumbing removed during installation.
- Compliance with industry standards: IBC, AISC, AWS, ASTM, and SSPC.
- Welding to be performed by AWS D1.1/D1.1M qualified welders and inspected by AWS-certified welding inspectors.
- Installation in a permit-required confined space; all personnel must be confined space certified.
- Final flooring to be painted with a primer basecoat and flat grey topcoat.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000
- Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 02:30 PM local time
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be valid for at least 30 calendar days for Government acceptance. Evaluation criteria will consider work requirements and other provisions. On-time delivery and quality products are critical, and past performance in these areas may be a major consideration for future awards.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Watervliet Arsenal. Advance contact is required for gate access, and Real ID-compliant identification is necessary. Safety glasses are required, and safety shoes/PPE are recommended.
- Bonds: 100% Payment bonds are required. Performance bonds are required if the contract price is over $150,000.
- Wage Determination: General Decision Number: NY2, latest revision applies.
- Contractors must sign a "Contractor Personnel Agreement on Non-Disclosure of Watervliet Arsenal Technology" before work begins.
- Electronic invoicing via WAWF is required.
- Contracting POC: Maria DeCrescenzo (maria.d.decrescenzo.civ@army.mil, 518-266-4641).
- Technical POC: James Cantamessa (james.e.cantamessa2.civ@army.mil, 518-266-4025).