Playground Upgrades for Child Development Center at TYAD
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W51AA1-26-Q-A068
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army seeks construction services for playground upgrades at the Child Development Center at Tobyhanna Army Depot, with sealed bids due July 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.
Place of performance is Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Work includes supply and installation of a new climbing structure for ages 0–5 (site preparation, layout verification, equipment assembly, and secure anchoring) and expansion of existing swing set fall zones for ages 6–10, all per ASTM F1487 and F1292 playground safety standards. The contractor must obtain a Certified Playground Safety Inspector to inspect the completed playground and provide written documentation verifying compliance with all applicable standards before government acceptance. The project superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years construction experience and at least 5 years as a superintendent on similar projects, with familiarity with EM 385-1-1 safety requirements. All excavation work requires Pennsylvania One Call System compliance, TYAD Excavation Permit procedures, and Ground Penetrating Radar scanning.
The estimated contract value is between $75,000 and $150,000. The contract period runs August 3 through November 2, 2026, with work to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and completion required within 90 days thereafter. Liquidated damages are $690.12 per calendar day for delays. Davis-Bacon wage determination PA20260018, Modification #3 (dated January 30, 2026), applies. The contractor must submit a Performance Bond and Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 100 percent of contract price within 10 days of award.
The mandatory site visit is June 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST; RSVP is required by 10:00 AM EST on that date. Questions must be submitted by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Award will be made on a best-value basis considering price, technical approach, and past performance (up to three references required). Contracting Officer: Mark Buonomo, mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil. NAICS 236220; PSC Y1PA.
Notice text
Project Description: This requirement is for the construction services required to complete playground upgrades for the CDC at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Specific work includes supply and installation of a new climbing structure for ages 0-5 (including site preparation, layout verification, equipment assembly, and secure anchoring of the structure) and the expanding of existing swing set fall zones for ages 6-10. The construction services necessary to complete this include providing all licenses, permits, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision.
Magnitude of Construction Project: Pursuant to FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction is: Between $75,000.00 to $150,000.00.
DBA Wage Determination: General Decision Number PA20260018, Modification #3, Dated 1/30/2026, is currently applicable and provided as Exhibit 5.
Alternative Payment Protection: IAW FAR 28.102-1, Offerors are to note that the awardee shall submit to the Government, within ten (10) days of award, one (1) of the following payment protections:
- A Payment Bond; or
- An Irrevocable Letter of Credit
Site Visit Information: One scheduled (1) site visit will be held on Wednesday, 17 June, at 1:00 PM EST. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure timely processing. Visitors may be required to present a valid Government issued photo I.D.(REAL ID is required) to gain access to the base (vehicle registration and insurance may also be required). Information provided at each site visit, as well as answers to any general questions, shall not affect the terms and conditions of the RFP and/or specifications. Terms remain unchanged unless the RFP is amended in writing. RSVP is requested NLT Wednesday, 17 June, at 10:00 AM EST. RSVP via e-mail only to the Contracting Officer at mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil.
Questions and Answers: All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mark Buonomo, via e-mail only, at mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil. Offerors are instructed NOT to contact any other Government personnel, as this may result in delay of answers. Questions must be received no later Wednesday, 18 June, at 2:00PM EST (questions may not be considered after this date). All questions and answers will be provided as an updated Exhibit 6, on a non-attribution basis, and will be incorporated into any resultant contract.
Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (FAR Clause 52.211-10)
The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed (NTP) (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than90 days after receipt of the NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
See Solicitation and attachments for full breakdown of requirement, including submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and basis of award.
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