Construct Loading Ramp - Suffolk, VA

The Army Contracting Command - Picatinny Arsenal is preparing to procure construction of a dual-height concrete loading ramp at Suffolk USARC, with a sources sought response deadline of July 14, 2026; the anticipated solicitation release follows market research.

Place of performance is 886 Carolina Road, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. The 99th Readiness Division Directorate of Public Works (Fort Dix, New Jersey) manages the project with a 210-day period of performance from Notice to Proceed.

Work scope includes excavation of approximately 8,636 square feet, installation of a 12-inch compacted crushed stone base, construction of a two-tier reinforced concrete ramp utilizing approximately 110 cubic yards of 4,000 PSI concrete and Grade 60 rebar, installation of approximately 170 linear feet of 1.5-inch galvanized pipe safety railings, thermoplastic safety markings and paint application, installation of six dock bumpers, and supply of two 60-by-60-inch aluminum dock boards rated for 15,000 pounds each. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation.

Technical requirements include compliance with OSHA regulations, Army safety standard EM 385-1-1, ASTM structural steel standards (Grade A36 with ASTM A123 galvanizing), American Concrete Institute standards, and submission of submittals and material certifications 30 days prior to installation. AT Level I training must be completed within 30 calendar days. Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with daily debris removal.

Anticipated award value is between $250,000 and $500,000 on a firm-fixed-price basis. NAICS code 238110 applies (small business size standard $19 million); PSC is Y1NZ. The requirement may be set-aside for small business in full or in part; all small business categories will be considered. Respondents must submit capabilities statements addressing past relevant work, in-house performance capability (minimum 50% for small business set-asides per FAR 52.219-14), current SAM registration and UEI, and applicable small business certifications.