Window Restoration - Proof of Concept

The National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking a contractor for a window restoration proof of concept project at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park in Topeka, Kansas. This solicitation involves the restoration of a single second-story steel triple-casement window unit that exhibits significant deterioration including rust, failing sealant, and moisture penetration. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment to remove the historic window, restore it offsite while maintaining its historical design, and investigate more energy-efficient glass options. Evaluation will be based on technical questionnaire responses covering project completion approach, company experience with similar restoration work, and detailed specifications of materials and products to be installed, along with past performance references from 3-5 projects completed within the last five years. The solicitation closes on July 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 9, 2023, and quotes must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238150 (Glass and Glazing Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price commercial contract with a performance period of 270 days after award, including specific milestones such as window removal by day 60, examination and treatment plan by day 120, and project completion by day 240. No incumbent contractor or award value information is specified in the solicitation documents. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a small business and complete various representations and certifications as part of their submission. The anticipated contract award date is within 30 days after the solicitation closes, with all work to be performed at the historic site in Topeka, Kansas, where the window units can be inspected externally 24/7 and internally by appointment Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.