Walla Walla Lightning Protection System (LPS) Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District is soliciting quotes for Lightning Protection System (LPS) services under solicitation number W912EF26QA017. The procurement encompasses inspection, certification, repair, and installation services for a fully certified Lightning Protection System serving the Walla Walla District Headquarters facility. The contractor must comply with UL96A and NFPA780 standards and provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to perform the work. Key contract requirements include submitting detailed LPS drawings, conducting comprehensive visual and testing inspections, identifying system deficiencies, and developing repair recommendations with Contracting Officer approval before initiating work. The contract will be evaluated based on best value, considering price and the contractor's ability to meet all technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Interested offerors must register on ProjNet using the provided Bidder Inquiry Key (G9YBUM-9G88BF) to submit questions and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The proposal due date is January 15, 2026, with quotes valid for 30 calendar days from submission.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The contract structure is hybrid, combining Firm Fixed Price for the inspection component and Time and Materials for repairs, with a not-to-exceed ceiling of $25,000 for the base year and $10,000 for each of two option years. The period of performance spans three years from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, covering the base year plus two optional renewal years. The prevailing wage rate for a Lightning Protection System Installer is $31.02 per hour plus $5.55 per hour in health and welfare benefits, as determined by the Department of Labor Wage Determination SCA WD 2025-0213. Work will be performed at 201 N 3rd Ave., Walla Walla, Washington 99362, during normal business hours. The government notes that funds are not currently available and no contract will be awarded until funding is secured.