General Services Administration seeks a residential construction contractor for renovation of historic residential building for Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC. The Sheridan Building is a 387,350 Sq Ft, eight floor building built in 1962.
ID: EQWPIA-24-0010-M0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICEPBS R11 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVSION CENTER 3WASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (Z2AA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4afa9d89ff45481a8b9de69da17efb62/view
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    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a residential construction contractor to renovate the historic Sheridan Building at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Washington, DC. This project involves comprehensive renovations to the 387,350 square foot, eight-floor building, which will transform it into a modern residential facility with 491 living spaces, including kitchenettes and ADA-compliant bathrooms, aimed at attracting and retaining veteran retirees. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement, with an estimated cost range of $90 million to $130 million and a performance period of approximately 655 calendar days. Interested firms must submit a written letter of interest by 4:00 PM EST on October 27, 2025, to Harvelle Fuller at harvelle.fuller@gsa.gov, and should include relevant company information and experience in similar projects.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Harvelle Fuller
    (202) 699-0759
    harvelle.fuller@gsa.gov
    Files
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    Sources Sought Synopsis AFRH 2025 9 29.pdf
    The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Building Service (PBS), is seeking sources to furnish all management, labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for general construction to renovate the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH), Sheridan Building, in Washington, DC. The project involves renovations to the 78,136 square foot, eight-floor building, which was constructed in 1951. It is currently the main dormitory building on campus and provides independent and assisted living residences. When completed, the renovated building will contain 160 residential spaces with kitchenettes, ADA bathrooms, living spaces, and bedrooms. The goal is to provide an inviting residential building that attracts and retains future veteran retirees, whether single or as a couple. This is anticipated to be a single Firm-Fixed Price construction contract, with an estimated cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 and a performance period of approximately 700 calendar days. The GSA is conducting market research to determine the appropriate acquisition method, including the possibility of a set-aside. Interested small businesses with an average annual revenue of less than $36.5 million over the past three years are encouraged to respond. Prior government contract work is not required to submit a response to this sources sought synopsis.
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