Renovation of Building 504

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Buchanan intends to solicit renovation of Building 504 under a 100% Women-Owned Small Business set-aside, with solicitation release anticipated on or about May 29, 2026 and closing within 15 days of posting.

Work is located at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The project converts approximately 3,800 square feet of warehouse space to office facilities, including nine individual offices, multiple cubicles, conference room, break room, and two ADA-compliant restrooms. Demolition removes existing doors, windows, security grills, ceilings, gypsum board walls, and restroom fixtures. New construction includes drywall partitions with metal studs and R-19 insulation, 2'x2' acoustical ceilings, hollow metal and aluminum-glass doors, single-hung aluminum windows, concrete entrance ramp with stainless steel railings, and vinyl composite tile flooring.

Mechanical scope requires installation of a new 20-ton direct expansion air conditioning package unit (Carrier 50FE model or equivalent) with BacNet MSTP network capability, new galvanized ductwork with internal insulation, 15 ceiling supply diffusers, 13 metal round diffusers, 11 return grills, two 180-CFM restroom exhaust fans, five programmable thermostats, and five variable air volume boxes. Electrical work includes demolition and replacement of three 37.5 KVA transformer banks, new 300-amp main distribution panelboard, three subsidiary panelboards, 42 duplex receptacles, 20 isolated ground receptacles, 19 LED ceiling fixtures, 32 suspended LED fixtures, occupancy sensors, fire alarm systems with addressable panel, smoke detectors, strobe lights, and 48-port communications patch panel with 23 communication jack boxes.

Performance period is 210 calendar days from notice to proceed with a $150 daily penalty for delays. Contractor must submit baseline schedule within 30 days of award, safety plan, environmental plan, and material submittals within 10 days. Work complies with EM 385-1-1 safety standards, NEC electrical code, ASHRAE standards, ADA requirements, Puerto Rico building codes, and Buy American Act. NAICS code 236220 applies with a $45 million size standard. All vendors must maintain an active SAM.gov account; solicitation W912C326BA003 will be posted on SAM.gov only with no paper copies furnished.