SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - Binghamton New York First Floor Buildout
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), Public Buildings Service, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified contractors for the "Binghamton First Floor Buildout" project. This effort involves renovating approximately 3,015 square feet into a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) at the Binghamton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Binghamton, New York. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 25, 2026. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The project entails the renovation of the first floor into a SCIF, requiring compliance with Intelligence Community Directive 705 and applicable SCIF construction standards. Key tasks include:
- Demolition work
- Asbestos abatement (confirmed presence of asbestos-containing materials)
- New wall construction and hard ceiling installation
- Doors, associated hardware, casework, and woodwork
- Flooring, plumbing, electrical, and Information Technology infrastructure
- Fire protection and mechanical (HVAC) systems
Work will be performed in an active federal courthouse facility, necessitating careful coordination and adherence to security protocols.
Information Requested
Interested parties should provide detailed information across several categories:
- Company Information: Business size/classification (including small business certifications), CAGE code, DUNS number, security clearances held, and bonding capacity.
- Relevant Experience: Previous SCIF construction/renovation projects (last 5 years), federal building renovations, projects in occupied federal facilities, and asbestos abatement projects in federal buildings. Include project values, locations, completion dates, and client references.
- Technical Capabilities: Asbestos abatement certification and experience, EPA and state licensing for hazardous material removal, in-house capabilities vs. subcontracting approach, experience with specialized security construction requirements, quality control, project management processes, and safety programs.
- Local/Regional Considerations: Familiarity with Binghamton area suppliers/subcontractors, experience coordinating work in active federal facilities, material storage/staging, hazardous waste disposal procedures, and security protocols for access.
- Project Management: Approach to coordinating with ongoing building operations, managing asbestos abatement in security-sensitive environments, multi-trade renovations, air quality monitoring, and schedule management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Submission Method: Email to James Berring (james.berring@gsa.gov)
- Page Limit: 10 pages
Important Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The project involves confirmed asbestos-containing materials and will be conducted in an active federal courthouse, potentially requiring security clearances for personnel. Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory.