PEWARS Office Updates
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for office space updates at the Pittsburgh Engineering Warehouse and Repair Station (PEWARS) in Pittsburgh, PA. This effort seeks to identify qualified small businesses for a potential future solicitation. Responses are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves furnishing all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials for comprehensive office renovations. Key tasks include:
- Replacement of ceiling drop tiles and cleaning of the ceiling tile grid.
- Replacement and standardization of lighting covers and bulbs.
- Replacement of HVAC diffusers and return grating.
- Removal of existing carpet and baseboards; installation of new carpet tiles and baseboards.
- Replacement of interior doors and installation of locks on interior doors.
- Removal and replacement of receptacles, wall plates, and switch plates.
- Removal of wallpaper and wood paneling.
- Minor repairs of damaged drywall.
- Painting of walls, ceilings, and access hatches.
- Disassembly, movement, and reassembly of office furniture, furnishings, and cubicles as required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
- NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45M)
- PSC: Z2AA - Repair Or Alteration Of Office Buildings
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from notice to proceed (for future solicitation)
- Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: February 9, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested contractors must submit the following via email to Aaron.M.Barr@usace.army.mil and Leanna.C.Lesefka@usace.army.mil with the subject "Sources Sought W911WN26Q1B4I – PEWARS Office Updates":
- Company Name, SAM CAGE Code, SAM Registration Expiration Date.
- Status as a Small Business and any applicable Socio-Economic Status.
- Current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level.
- Confirmation of meeting FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.
- Confirmation of a current NIST SP 800-171 Assessment within SPRS.
- Company Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone Number, Email Address).
- A Capabilities Statement demonstrating ability to perform the work.
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. Information gathered will inform the acquisition strategy and future solicitation development. No contract will be awarded, and no reimbursement will be made for submitted information. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately, and interested parties must respond to that announcement.