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 a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for forthcoming requirements to perform office updates at the Pittsburgh Engineering Warehouse and Repair Station (PEWARS) located at 3500 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225. This is for planning purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due by February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The general description of the work involves furnishing all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials for comprehensive office space 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, followed by installation of new carpet tiles and baseboards.
- Replacement of interior doors and installation of locks.
- 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. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating construction to ensure uninterrupted progress and accurate fit between trades, utilizing personnel thoroughly trained in the indicated requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (for planning purposes)
- NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000)
- Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from notice to proceed (for future solicitation)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: January 26, 2026
Evaluation
Responses to this SSN will be used to develop an acquisition strategy and inform a future solicitation. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for information submitted.
Response Procedure
Interested contractors should email their response with the subject line "Sources Sought W911WN26Q1B4I – PEWARS Office Updates" to Aaron.M.Barr@usace.army.mil and Leanna.C.Lesefka@usace.army.mil. Required information includes:
- Company Name, SAM CAGE Code, and SAM Registration Expiration Date.
- Status as a Small Business and any applicable Socio-Economic Status.
- Current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level.
- Confirmation of compliance with 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, and Email Address).
- A Capabilities Statement demonstrating ability to perform the described work.
Future solicitations will be announced separately, and interested parties must respond to those announcements independently of this SSN.