Install Sidewalk Dyer, Aberdeen to MLK
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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 Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Ft. Bliss, Texas, on behalf of the Department of the Army, intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the installation of a new concrete sidewalk at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico. This project is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The tentative solicitation release is June 3, 2026, with a pre-bid conference on June 10, 2026, and bid opening on July 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the installation of a new 5-foot wide and 4-inch thick concrete sidewalk along the West side of Dyer Street, connecting Martin Luther King Boulevard to Aberdeen Street. The scope also includes:
- New curb and gutter installation where absent, and replacement where specified.
- New ADA ramps at all intersections.
- Subgrade processing.
- Removal and relocation of existing signage that interferes with the sidewalk alignment. All work must comply with State, Local, and Federal laws, industry/construction codes, and manufacturer specifications. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, bonding, and insurance.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction)
- Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $350,000
- Duration: 120 days after Notice to Proceed
- Subcontracting Limitations: FAR Clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) applies, limiting subcontracting to non-similarly situated entities to 85% of the contract performance amount (excluding materials) for general construction.
Key Dates & Actions
- Tentative Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 3, 2026
- Tentative Pre-bid Conference: On or about June 10, 2026, 9:00 AM MST (location to be specified in solicitation). A site visit will follow.
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026, via email to dwyane.l.mil@army.mil
- Tentative Bid Opening Date: On or about July 8, 2026
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of bid submission.
- Solicitation Access: The IFB and associated documents will be available exclusively on the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities page.
Important Considerations
- Wage Determination (NM20260513): This document outlines prevailing wage rates and fringes for highway construction in Dona Ana and San Juan Counties, New Mexico. Bidders must review these rates for accurate labor cost estimation and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
- WSMR Visitor Control Policy: This policy details security and access control measures for White Sands Missile Range. Contractors must understand these requirements for personnel access and compliance during project execution.