FASTC Barrier Replacement

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management seeks removal of 149 existing barriers and installation of 249 new water-filled barriers at the FASTC Central Track facility in Blackstone, Virginia, with proposals due September 24 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 236220 with a $45 million size standard. Amendment 0002, posted September 22, extended the proposal deadline one day from the original September 23 closing.

Place of performance is Blackstone, Virginia (700 C Avenue, Fort Pickett). The contract is firm fixed-price with an estimated performance period of September 30, 2026 through March 31, 2028, though work must be completed within 180 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed. The contractor must begin within 10 calendar days of award.

A mandatory site visit is required September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT; offerors must submit a completed Site Visit Request Data form to the contracting officer by 2:00 PM EDT on September 17 and present REAL ID identification for facility access. Questions are due September 21 at 3:00 PM EDT.

The statement of work requires barrier installation on compacted gravel foundations, application of commercial-rated paint with stenciled identification, and treatment with calcium chloride brine solution to prevent freezing at 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Contractors must verify brine concentration at 35 percent material by weight using refractometers and provide documentation. The work schedule is restricted to 0600–2000 Monday through Friday. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determination WD VA20260010 applies. Contractors must hold a Virginia Class B contractor license and comply with all Federal, State, and local licensing requirements.

Evaluation criteria are Factor 1 (demonstrated experience with similar projects in the last five years), Factor 2 (technical and management approach including construction methodology and risk management), Factor 3 (safety program), and Factor 4 (past performance). Award goes to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award.