PEWARS Office Upgrades
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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, Pittsburgh District, is soliciting quotes for PEWARS Office Upgrades at 3500 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, with an estimated magnitude between $100,000 and $200,000. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive interior renovations at the Pittsburgh Engineering Warehouse and Repair Station (PEWARS). The work includes:
- Replacement of ceiling drop tiles, cleaning of grids, and standardization of lighting covers/bulbs.
- Replacement of HVAC diffusers and return grilles.
- Removal of existing carpet, baseboards, wallpaper, and wood paneling.
- 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.
- Minor drywall repairs and painting of walls, ceilings, and access hatches.
- Disassembly, movement, and reassembly of office furniture and cubicles as required. Specific areas include Shared Office Spaces (approx. 2,000 SF), Section Chiefs Office (approx. 150 SF), Computer Lab (approx. 175 SF), Conference Room (approx. 250 SF), Hallway (approx. 200 SF), and 2nd Floor Stairwell Landing (approx. 100 SF). A reference drawing (Building N104, 2nd Floor) and photos are provided.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a $45,000,000 small business size standard.
- Magnitude: Estimated between $100,000.00 and $200,000.00.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Work hours are generally 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Compliance: The Davis-Bacon Act applies. Contractors must have a current (not more than three years old) NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment on record in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to be considered for award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
- Questions Due: March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, submitted via ProjNet (registration required).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on price and past performance. Past performance will be evaluated using up to four projects from the past three years, requiring the Standard Form (SF) 1449 and completed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaires (Appendix I).
- Requirements: Contractors must adhere to best construction standards, utilize trained personnel, and submit a Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, Project Schedule, Site Access and Work Plan, and Waste Management Plan. Wage determinations (PA20260001) are applicable.
Site Visit & Amendments
An organized, pre-quote site visit was conducted on March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. A sign-in sheet and contracting discussion notes from this visit have been posted. Amendment 0001 was issued on March 16, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary: Aaron Barr (aaron.m.barr@usace.army.mil, 412-395-7157)
- Secondary: Leanna C. Lesefka (Leanna.C.Lesefka@usace.army.mil, 412-395-7549)