Bldg 229 Demo Amendment 2

The Department of the Army National Guard seeks a contractor to demolish Building 229 and associated infrastructure at Des Moines Air National Guard Base in Iowa, with all work performed under a firm fixed-price contract. The scope includes demolition of the building structure and all foundations, removal of utilities (storm sewer, electrical, sanitary sewer systems), removal of concrete and asphalt pavements, demolition of test cell footings and blast walls, and site restoration including grading and hydraulic seeding over a six-month performance period from May 8, 2026 to October 30, 2026. Key contract requirements mandate that the contractor provide a dedicated superintendent with minimum ten years of construction experience physically present on-site during all work periods (Monday-Friday, 0700-1630 hours), protect an existing monitoring well (MW-12S) during demolition activities, conduct lead paint and asbestos testing prior to demolition, submit environmental protection and accident prevention plans before startup, and achieve 85% soil compaction density with quarterly waste diversion reports. Evaluation will be based equally on technical capability and price, with technical capability assessed through three required components: evidence of three similar projects completed within 100 miles of Des Moines, identification and experience of the proposed site superintendent, and a brief project timeline with completion methodology. The proposal due date is March 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time, and all quotes and proposals must be honored for 90 days after solicitation close. A mandatory site visit will be held on February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Building 229, with DSM Access request forms required by February 23, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns meeting the WOSB Program criteria, restricting competition to eligible small businesses in this category. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated contract value falls below the simplified acquisition threshold, though specific dollar amounts are not disclosed in the notice. The contract encompasses a single line item for demolition services with a defined six-month performance period and includes two Maintenance activities: fill dirt placement and site grading to specified elevations per UFC standards with compaction testing at intervals of one test per 1,800 square yards, and hydraulic seeding with specified seed mixtures, fertilizer, and mulch requiring a 12-month warranty. Performance will occur at Des Moines Air National Guard Base, 3100 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50321, with all work conducted on the installation grounds. Additionally, the government notes that funds are not currently available and the contract is subject to FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds clause.