PBS R2 General Construction and Design-Build Construction Services

The PBS R2 General Construction and Design-Build Construction Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a multiple-award contract issued by the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service Region 2, designed to provide comprehensive construction and renovation services for federal facilities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The contract, with a total ceiling value of $500 million, enables federal agencies to procure design-build, general construction, and facility maintenance services through task order competitions. Originally set aside for small businesses, the contract allows for a wide range of construction activities, including architectural design, engineering, building upgrades, security enhancements, mechanical system replacements, and comprehensive facility renovations.

The task orders under this IDIQ predominantly focus on federal buildings in the Northeastern United States, with values ranging from approximately $50,000 to over $11 million. Frequent prime contractors include Synthesis Inc., DCM Architecture & Engineering, S.J. Thomas Co., Integrated Construction Enterprises Inc., Sheela Inc., and Trio Asbestos Removal Corp., all of which are small businesses with varying socioeconomic certifications. Common funding agencies include the General Services Administration, Social Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and various other civilian federal agencies. While many task orders do not have specific set-aside designations, the underlying IDIQ contract was initially structured to support small business participation. Typical project scopes include facility modernization, security upgrades, mechanical system replacements, office build-outs, roof repairs, and infrastructure improvements across federal buildings in urban centers like New York City, Newark, and Albany.