Treasury Simplified Construction Ordering Vehicle (TSCOV)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment, the fourth to the solicitation, provides:

• Responses to the second wave of questions received, including an updated Summary of Changes.

• A previously omitted copy of the Davis Bacon Wage Determination.

• The "Summary of Changes #2" document details updates to the "Scenario Project Scope of Work" and "Complete Quotation Format and Content Requirements."

• Specific updates include details on the Basement Locker and Shower Rooms Renovation scope, and the required quotation format across four volumes (Cover Sheet, Technical, Past Performance, Price, and Clauses/Provisions).

• The deadline for submitting the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) has been extended to April 30, 2026, 12 PM EST.

• The amendment provides updated information and clarifications that may affect how bidders structure their proposals and understand the scope of work.

• Bidders are reminded to acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning it to Christian Fowler at christian.a.fowler@irs.gov.

• The Period of Performance remains 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Amendment 2 and other aspects of the solicitation (RFP2032H326R00006).

• Cover Letter: The Cover Letter should not be redacted and can be submitted separately from Volume I. Its requirements have been updated.
• Volume I, Section 5.0 Narrative: The requirement for an overall IDIQ narrative has been removed. Clarifications regarding bullet points 3 and 4 in this section are addressed by this removal.
• CPARS vs. PPQs: CPARS can be submitted in lieu of new PPQ evaluations and do not count against the page limit for Volume II. Offerors can submit two PPQs, two CPARS, or one of each. Deadlines for PPQs/CPARS have been extended to April 30, 2026.
• Past Performance References: The two references required for similar work are the same as the POC list.
• RSMeans Data: Contractors are to use "Building Construction Costs with RSMeans Annual Edition" (2025 or 2026) for pricing, not "Facilities Construction Cost Data." For the scenario work, use the "Open Shop" labor index.
• Scenario Project Pricing: The scenario project is a firm fixed price, lump sum, construction project. Only a Lump Sum price is required for the scenario's quote; coefficients will be detailed at the order level.
• Scope of Work Clarifications: Specific details regarding mortar bed repair, locker room patch/repair, and shower room work (including tile, base tile, and grout) are clarified. Work is to be performed during normal workdays and hours, and areas will be closed for full work.
• Staffing Plan: Offerors are not required to identify every subcontractor for the life of the contract. Subcontractors need not be identified by individual workers but only by company name.

Several sections of Volume I have been removed or modified, impacting proposal content. Deadlines for past performance submissions have been extended. Specific guidance on pricing, cost data, and work scope has been provided, clarifying ambiguities and ensuring consistent bidding.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision (Number: DC20260002) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, effective January 16, 2026. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades within the District of Columbia Statewide for Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories).

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal construction project in the District of Columbia that is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. The document details rates for trades such as Asbestos Workers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Ironworkers, Laborers, Marble/Stone Masons, Painters, Plumbers, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, and Welders, among others. It also includes information on paid holidays, vacation benefits, and executive orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors.

Amendment / Modification

• Proposal Due Date Extension: The proposal due date has been extended from April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET, to April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
• Past Performance Questionnaire Due Date Removal: The separate due date for Past Performance Questionnaires has been removed. This is now aligned with the new proposal due date of April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
• Future Q&A: Answers to the second wave of questions will be posted in the next amendment.

• Proposal due date

• Past Performance Questionnaire due date

• Bidders are granted an extension to submit their proposals until April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• The deadline for submitting Past Performance Questionnaires is now the same as the proposal due date.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to the solicitation 2032H326R00006 makes the following changes:

• Provides responses to questions received.

• Includes Attachments 1 and 2, which were previously omitted.

• Opens a second wave for vendor questions, with a deadline of April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

• Confirms the amended quote due date remains April 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• The document indicates that the "Summary of Changes" section is updated.

• The "Scenario Project Scope of Work (Task Order #1)" is provided as a sample task.

• Section VII - Instructions to Offerors, Evaluation Criteria, Basis for Award is updated.

• A second window for submitting questions is now open until April 1, 2026.

• The quote due date remains April 13, 2026.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 2032H326R00006.

• Work Hours: Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM, but may change at the order level. The scenario project work hours are set to 7 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Redacted Copies: Only a redacted technical response is needed; an unredacted version is not required. The Cover Letter should not be redacted.
• Past Performance: Submitting CPARS in lieu of new PPQ forms is acceptable. The Government may review additional CPARS at its discretion.
• Tile Specifications: Walls: Daltile - Restore (COLOR) Bright White 4-1/4 in. x 4-1/4 in. Ceramic Wall Tile (Glossy). Floors: Daltile – (COLOR) Everest White square block 12x12 (Matt).
• Attachments: Forms related to Limitations on Subcontracting (Attachment 1 and 2) are provided with this amendment.
• PPQ Submission Deadline: The PPQ submission deadline has been extended to March 27, 2026, 12 PM ET.
• Volume Structure: The quotation format requires four volumes: Volume I – Technical, Volume II – Past Performance, Volume III – Price, and Volume IV – Clauses and Provisions.
• Site Visit: The site visit was not mandatory. Offerors are still eligible if they did not attend.
• Set-Aside: The requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses, with preference for WOSB and SDVOSB.
• Bid Due Date: The RFQ has been extended to close April 13, 2026, 12 PM ET.

These clarifications address requirements, submission details, deadlines, and specific project elements, impacting how offerors prepare and submit their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1 – Initial Staffing Plan (Proposal Deliverable)," requires offerors to complete and certify a table detailing their proposed staffing for the base and each option period of the contract. It serves as a proposal deliverable.

The table includes columns for:

• Line #
• Period of Performance
• Employer Company
• Labor Category
• Labor Type (Technical / Non-Technical)
• Employee Last Name
• Employee First Name
• PIV/Employee Unique ID (with a note not to provide SSN)
• Estimated LoE (Hours or FTEs)
• Work Location (On/Off site)
• Employee Work Email Address
• Employee Work Phone Number
• Employee Complete Work Address with Zip code

Bidders must use this form to outline their proposed staffing plan, which is a critical component of their proposal. The Level of Effort (LoE) can be expressed in hours or FTEs, as specified by the solicitation. This attachment directly impacts how offerors demonstrate their capability to meet the contract's labor requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a Monthly Workforce Report, which is a post-award contract deliverable. Contractors are required to submit this report with their monthly invoice, aggregated across all subcontractors.

• Certification: An authorized company officer must certify that the small business prime and its similarly situated subcontractors collectively performed at least 51% of the total contract cost for personnel during the reporting period. This percentage is 15% for construction contracts and 25% for special trade contracts.
• Contractor Information: Requires the Contractor's Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, Company Name, and Required Contract Number (PIID).
• Workforce Data: A table to be completed for each employee, including:
  • Billing Period Start and End Dates
  • Employer Company
  • Labor Category
  • Labor Type (Technical / Non-Technical)
  • Employee Name (Last name, first name)
  • PIV No. (Unique ID)
  • Work Status (Full-Time/Part-Time)
  • Hours Worked (Billing Period)
  • Work Location (Onsite/Offsite)
  • Start/End Date on Contract
  • Employee Work Email Address
  • Employee Work Phone Number
  • Employee Complete Work Address with Zip code
• Signature: Requires the signature of an Authorized Company Official.

This form is a mandatory post-award deliverable. Bidders should be aware of this reporting requirement and the specific data points needed for completion. It is used by the Contracting Officer (CO) to verify compliance throughout contract performance.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by extending two key dates:

• The due date for Past Performance Questionnaires has been extended from March 20, 2026, 12 PM ET, to March 27, 2026, 3 PM ET.

• The quote due date has been extended from March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM ET, to April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• Item 9A (Amendment of Solicitation Number) and Item 9B (Dated) are updated.

• The due dates for Past Performance Questionnaires and quote submission are modified.

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to April 13, 2026.

• Offerors are instructed to acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning it to Christian Fowler at christian.a.fowler@irs.gov.

• The Planned Period of Performance remains unchanged: 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for construction services. The contract will be used for various construction projects, including facility repair, alteration, and real property repair/alteration, on an as-needed basis. The estimated total value for all IDIQ Task Orders over five years is $40 million.

• The scope of work includes interior and exterior building construction, repair, rehabilitation, and alterations. Specific areas include office renovations, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, and structural work.

• Contractors must provide all labor, tools, equipment, management, and supplies.

• A minimum of 15% of the work must be performed by the prime contractor's own personnel.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base period, with four (4) 12-month option periods, for a potential total of 60 months.

• Estimated Value: $40 million total over five years.

• Minimum Guarantee: $2,000 for each contractor for the base year.

• Site Visit: March 11, 2026, at 10 AM.

• Questions Due: March 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.

• Quote Due: March 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Proposals will be evaluated based on technical response, past performance, and price.

• This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses.

• Preference will be given to Small Businesses that are Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45M.

• All workers entering the Treasury Complex must be U.S. Citizens.

• Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, including environmental protection requirements.

• Specific requirements for Task Orders will be detailed in each individual Task Order.