Roof Replacement
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 General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources and gather industry feedback on a draft solicitation for Roof Replacement services at the 11 West Quincy Court building in Chicago, Illinois. The project has an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000. Responses, including business information and feedback on the draft solicitation package, are due by April 27, 2026.
Purpose & Context
This Sources Sought notice is for market research, supporting Executive Order 14275 and Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. The goal is to identify capable sources and gather feedback on using commercial items and practices to make federal buying faster, simpler, and more aligned with commercial standards.
Scope of Work
The project involves removing existing roof drains, the vegetated roof system, and associated construction down to the concrete roof deck. This will be followed by concrete deck repair and the installation of a new conventional roof system, including a vapor retarder, roof drains, insulation, roof membrane, and copings. The performance period is 225 days for Substantial Completion and an additional 20 days for Contract Completion.
Key Information Requested (Sources Sought)
Interested parties are requested to provide:
- Business and Experience Information: Statement of expertise on similar projects, applicable small business representations (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), 100% bonding capability, and SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier.
- Draft Synopsis/Solicitation Package Feedback: Comments on clarity, potential benefits/impacts of commercial item practices, concerns with specific commercial clauses, unacceptable terms/risks, anticipated administrative burdens/efficiencies, and clarity on construction-specific payment administration requirements.
Draft Solicitation Details (for feedback)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 238160 (Roofing Contractors) with a $19.0 million small business size standard.
- Product Service Code: Z1AA (Maintenance Of Office Buildings).
- Place of Performance: 11 West Quincy Court, Chicago, IL 60604.
- Estimated Quote Due (from draft): May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM CST (for the draft solicitation).
- Evaluation Factors (from draft): Project Approach/Management Plan (Go/No-Go Technical Acceptability), Past Performance (Significantly more important than Price), and Price.
- Site Visit (from draft): Estimated May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM CST (pre-registration required).
- Bonding: Required (Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds).
- Wage Determination: Attachment F details prevailing wage rates for Cook County, IL.
- Technical Specifications & Drawings: Detailed in Attachment D and Attachment E, respectively.
- Past Performance Questionnaire: Attachment B, due May 22, 2026 (for the draft solicitation).
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Johanna Nieves, at johanna.nieves@gsa.gov. Submissions are due by April 27, 2026, and should include company name, point of contact, email address, and phone number.
Disclaimer
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information received.