CSS# 888333 – Light Fixtures Replacement - Rochester NY (NY126)

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the 99th Readiness Division, is conducting market research for a lighting fixture replacement project at the Chili USARC located at 49 Jetview Drive, Rochester, NY 14624. The procurement involves comprehensive interior and exterior lighting upgrades, including removing existing fluorescent and incandescent lighting fixtures and replacing them with energy-efficient LED lighting systems, retrofitting approximately 659 linear-foot T5 tube lamps, installing 27 dimmable motion sensor lighting switches, and replacing 25 exterior wall-mounted emergency egress lighting fixtures. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to self-perform at least 50 percent of the work and submit five-page capabilities statements addressing their experience in lighting installation, past performance, and key personnel availability. The evaluation will focus on contractor experience, technical capability, and compliance with safety regulations including National Electrical Code requirements and Davis Bacon Act provisions. This Sources Sought Notice has a response deadline of July 31, 2005, and interested parties must provide documentation of their qualifications for commercial and institutional building construction under NAICS code 236220.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to businesses of all sizes, with the small business size standard set at $45.0 million for the applicable NAICS category. No incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation, as this represents a market research phase to determine procurement strategy. The project carries an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000 according to the Sources Sought Notice, though the Statement of Objectives indicates a rough estimated cost of $45,000. The performance period is established at 240 calendar days from contract award, and Performance and Payment Bonds may be required depending on the contract value. The government reserves the right to set aside the eventual solicitation for small businesses based on responses received during this market research phase. Technical specifications require UL certifications, DesignLights Consortium qualifications, and compliance with specific LED lamp performance standards throughout the installation process.