Z--GAOA VALE DISTRICT OFFICE RENOVATION & ADDITION-DB
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through its National Operations Center, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Design-Build (DB) project to renovate and add to the GAOA Vale District Office in Vale, Oregon. This is market research to assess industry interest, capability, and experience for a future competitive solicitation. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Project Overview
This project involves the design and renovation of an existing 16,320 sq ft District Office facility, including associated site and utility improvements. A detached 1,400 sq ft modular building will be removed. The renovation includes selective demolition, reconfiguration of interior spaces, and construction of an approximately 1,051 sq ft addition for public use and visitor services. The project aims to modernize building systems, meet accessibility, fire protection, life safety, and energy efficiency requirements, and enhance exterior aesthetics. The office supports 86 personnel.
Scope of Work
Key elements include:
- Design-build construction services for renovation and a new addition.
- Demolition of existing building elements, systems furniture, and a modular facility.
- Reconfiguration of interior spaces, including workstations, private offices, conference rooms, and reception areas.
- Modernization of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting systems, finishes, and roofing.
- Upgrades to meet accessibility, fire/life safety, and energy efficiency standards, incorporating sustainable design.
- Exterior improvements and site work.
- Provision of temporary facilities to support ongoing operations during construction.
- Surveys, geotechnical investigations, design and construction documents, and as-built documentation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 720 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Notice to Proceed: December 2026.
- Bonding: Bid, performance, and payment bonds are likely required, with an anticipated capacity of approximately $5.5M – $6M.
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45.0M).
Response Requirements
This is not a request for proposals. Interested businesses (large and small) should submit information demonstrating:
- Company name, SAM UEI, address, Point of Contact, phone, and email.
- Business classification (large/small) and relevant socioeconomic certifications (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), ISBEE).
- Experience in design-build construction of similar size, scope, and complexity.
- A statement regarding the company's bonding capacity.
- Optional comments on draft specifications and drawings.
Submission Details
- Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT.
- Submit to: Lisa McKeon at lisa_mckeon@ios.doi.gov.