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 the Watervliet Arsenal, NY. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a firm fixed-price contract for a turn-key solution to support manufacturing equipment in Building 35. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $25,000 and $100,000. Proposals are due May 11, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide the design, materials, installation, fabrication, assembly, erection, inspection, quality control, and testing of a new structural steel flooring system. This includes replacing approximately 280 sq ft (28' L x 10' W) of existing plating, removing and disposing of the old material, and replacing any removed conduit/plumbing. The new system must support equipment weighing over 18,000 pounds, with diamond plate preferred for the metal plates. The final flooring will be painted with a primer basecoat and flat grey topcoat.
Key Requirements
- Design and erection drawings must be submitted for review and approval by a New York registered professional structural engineer.
- All welding must comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M and be performed by qualified welders and inspected by AWS-certified welding inspectors.
- All personnel must be confined space certified and provide daily permits.
- Compliance with applicable codes including IBC, AISC, AWS, ASTM, SSPC, UFC, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA.
- A one-year warranty is required for the installation.
- Limited space will be provided for toolboxes and potentially a forklift; no extensive material storage is available.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Magnitude: $25,000 - $100,000
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.
- Bonds: 100% Payment bond required (Performance bond also required if contract price exceeds $150,000).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Wage Determination: NY2 Latest Revision applies.
- Proposal Due: May 11, 2026, 2:30 P.M. EST.
- Site Visit: April 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Watervliet Arsenal. Advance contact is required for gate access, and Real ID-compliant identification and safety glasses are mandatory.
- Offers must be valid for at least 30 calendar days.
- Electronic invoicing via WAWF is required, and contractors must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Contact Information
- 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)