Solicitation Number 47PB5126R0022 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Headquarters (CMS) Roofs & Elevators Project
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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 General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price design-build contract for the Roofs and Elevators renovation project at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value between $20,000,000 and $25,000,000. Phase 1 proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 1 PM ET.
Project Overview
This project involves the comprehensive renovation of approximately 300,000 sq ft of campus roofs and the modernization of most elevators across the CMS campus. This includes 6 passenger and 1 freight traction elevators in the Central Building, 6 passenger and 1 freight hydraulic elevators in the South Building, and 1 Warehouse elevator. The design-build contractor will provide architectural, engineering, and construction services, with a project estimated completion time of 450 days from Notice to Proceed. Construction phasing must minimize disruption, with noisy activities restricted to off-hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Design-Build
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45 million)
- Magnitude of Construction: $20,000,000 - $25,000,000
- Period of Performance: Substantial Completion within 450 calendar days from NTP.
- Liquidated Damages: $1,900.61 per calendar day for delays.
- Bonding: Minimum $25 million bonding capacity required.
Procurement Process & Evaluation
This procurement uses a two-phase selection process under FAR Part 15.
- Phase 1 (Technical Evaluation): Offerors submit technical qualifications. Evaluation factors include Technical Qualifications (Prior Experience, Past Performance), Approach to Design Build, Lead Roof Designer, and Lead Elevator Designer. Three (3) offerors will be shortlisted.
- Phase 2 (Price Evaluation): Shortlisted offerors submit technical and price proposals. Evaluation factors include Design Concept, Key Personnel, and Management Plan. Unsuccessful Phase 2 offerors will receive a stipend of up to $50,000. Award will be based on a best-value trade-off, with non-price factors significantly more important than price.
Key Dates & Actions
- Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9 AM ET via Google Meets. Email jacob.wyshinski@gsa.gov and raymondj.porter@gsa.gov by COB May 4, 2026, to attend.
- Site Visit: Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9 AM ET. Submit Site Visit Request Form to LalZoliana@hillintl.com, jacob.wyshinski@gsa.gov, and raymondj.porter@gsa.gov by 12 PM ET on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Attendee limit is 4 per contractor.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, by 2 PM EST to raymondj.porter@gsa.gov.
- RFI Responses: Planned for Friday, May 22, 2026, via project amendment.
- Phase 1 Proposal (Receipt of Qualifications) Due: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1 PM ET. Proposals must be submitted electronically in .pdf format (max 25MB) to raymondj.porter@gsa.gov.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Raymond J Porter (raymondj.porter@gsa.gov, 215-756-3439).