W91QF4-26-B-A013 - Installation Lightning Protection (Insp-Test-Rpr)

The Department of the Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Leavenworth seeks inspection, testing, and CAD drawing services for lightning protection systems across approximately 65 buildings at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with sealed bids due September 17 and a mandatory site visit on August 25. The procurement is set aside for small businesses (100 percent).

Place of performance is 881 McClellan Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The contract requires compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria 3-575-01, NFPA 780, DA Pamphlet 385-64, and UL Lightning Protection Standards. Work encompasses visual inspection and certified resistance testing of lightning protection systems; verification and creation of CAD drawings in ANSI D size or digital .DWG format; photographic documentation; and itemized repair and replacement recommendations. All contractor personnel and subcontractors must complete OPSEC training, AT Level I training, and iWATCH antiterrorism awareness training within 30 calendar days of award; submit Local Access Credential applications; and designate a contract manager available during work hours. Standard operations are Monday through Friday, 0900–1600 hours, excluding federal holidays and security shutdowns. All inspection, testing, and reporting must be completed within 30 calendar days of work completion.

The base year runs September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027, with one optional year through September 29, 2028 (Amendment 0002, effective September 14, revised the original September 24 start date). The solicitation is firm fixed price with estimated magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. Bids must include a bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of bid price (maximum $125,000), bonding capacity documentation, financial references, and current SAM registration. Performance and payment bonds are due within 10 days of award. Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The NAICS code is 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and PSC is Z2JZ (Repair or Alteration of Miscellaneous Buildings). Contracting Officer: Robert M. Parvin, (520) 944-3389, robert.m.parvin.civ@army.mil. Attendance at the August 25 site visit is mandatory; bidders must register two attendees per company by August 18 at 2 p.m. CST.