LaRC Child Development Center Playground Equipment Replacement

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking a small business contractor to replace playground equipment at the LaRC Child Development Center in Hampton, Virginia. The solicitation requires vendors to provide new playground equipment meeting specific safety standards, including ASTM 1487-21, CPSC #325, and DOJ-2010 ADA compliance. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where vendors must demonstrate full compliance with all solicitation requirements to be considered for award. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes by May 19, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT to Shanna Patterson. All technical and contractual questions must be submitted in writing by May 16, 2025, and vendors are required to reference tracking number 80NSSC25901067Q in their email subject line.

The contract is a total small business set-aside within the Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing NAICS category, with a performance location at NASA Langley Research Center. The playground equipment is designed to accommodate 51 users aged 2-12 years and must feature specific material properties including rotationally molded plastic, HDPE panels, and structural steel with PVC coating. Installation is required by August 29, 2025, with a site visit mandatory by May 16, 2025. The equipment must include Rainbow Bonded Rubber Surfacing and be installed by a certified installer. Vendors must provide comprehensive warranties ranging from 5 to lifetime coverage on different components, with specific requirements for UV stabilization, anti-microbial additives, and stainless steel fasteners. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes safety, accessibility, and durability as primary project considerations.