Construction, Demolition, and Renovation BLDG 453 and Installation of Paint Booth
ID: FA465425B0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4654 434 CONF LGCGRISSOM ARB, IN, 46971-5000, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS (Z2EB)

Set Aside

8a Competed (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/495dda0cc4784b588ee3db8c0659d6ef/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting bids for the construction, demolition, and renovation of Building 453, along with the installation of a paint booth at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana. This project is set aside for 8(a) competitors and involves significant renovations that require compliance with security standards outlined in NIST SP 800-171A. The bid opening has been rescheduled to December 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with a minimum acceptance period of 299 days following the offer due date, and the estimated period of performance spans from January 5, 2025, to February 4, 2028. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Cedric Roberts at cedric.roberts@us.af.mil or call 765-688-2818, noting that funding is not currently available and the solicitation may be canceled if funds do not become available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cedric Roberts
    (765) 688-2818
    cedric.roberts@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
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    Construction Site Visit Agenda - 453.docx
    The Site Visit Agenda for Solicitation FA465425B0001 outlines the inspection of Building 453 at Grissom Joint Air Reserve Base on September 10, 2025. The purpose was to allow contractors, including Veteran Equipment Sales, LLC and Surface Prep, to assess site conditions for the CTGB 16-2017 BLDG 453 Renovation and Paint Booth project. The agenda details introductions between contractor representatives and government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer, Project Manager, and Chief Engineer. The intent was to brief contractors on unique requirements that could impact their proposals. Contractors were instructed to email questions post-visit, and strict rules were set for taking photos, requiring government presence and approval to avoid capturing sensitive information.
    Construction Site Visit Agenda - 453.pdf
    The Site Visit Agenda for Solicitation FA465425B0001 outlines the inspection of Building 453 at Grissom Joint Air Reserve Base on September 10, 2025. The purpose was to allow contractors, including Veteran Equipment Sales, LLC and Surface Prep, to assess site conditions for the CTGB 16-2017 BLDG 453 Renovation and Paint Booth project. The agenda details introductions between contractor representatives and government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer, Project Manager, and Chief Engineer. The intent was to brief contractors on unique requirements that could impact their proposals. Contractors were instructed to email questions post-visit, and strict rules were set for taking photos, requiring government presence and approval to avoid capturing sensitive information.
    Project CTGB 16-2017 BLDG 453 Renovation and Paint Booth Question and Answers.docx
    Project CTGB 16-2017 BLDG 453 Renovation and Paint Booth Question and Answers.pdf
    The document "Project CTGB 16-2017 BLDG 453 Renovation and Paint Booth Question and Answers" addresses inquiries related to an 8(a) set-aside construction or renovation project at Grissom ARB. Key information provided includes recent 8(a) prime contractors who have worked on similar projects at Grissom ARB, specifically Red Lake Construction and AAECON General Contracting LLC. For contractors seeking information on 8(a) eligibility within Indiana, the document directs them to the Indiana District Small Business Administration website. Additionally, it clarifies that security requirements for applicants can be obtained by contacting the Visitor Center directly at 765-688-4352.
    Site Visit Sign in Sheet.pdf
    The document is a site visit attendance sheet for Project CTGB 16-2017 BLDG 453 Renovation and Paint Booth, held on September 10, 2025. It lists attendees from various government departments, primarily 434 MSG/CECC, 434 MXS/MXMF, and 439 CONS/PA, along with several contractors from companies such as Surfaceprep, VESSYSTEMS.COM, and Cape Fox Mountain Point. The sheet includes names, company/government department affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses for each participant. This document serves as a record of individuals present at the site visit, indicating involvement from both government personnel and private contractors in the renovation and paint booth project.
    Solicitation Amendment FA465425B00010001 Section L.docx
    This government solicitation outlines instructions, conditions, and notices for bidders, emphasizing that no award will be made until funds are available and the government reserves the right to cancel. Bids can be mailed, sent via DoD SAFE, or hand-delivered to Grissom ARB by December 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Hand-delivery requires completing the DBIDS process three business days prior. Bid packages must include a completed SF-1442, bid guarantee, financial capability letter, and contractor information sheet. Key requirements include acknowledging amendments, providing a complete bid schedule with unit and total prices, and certifying online representations (SAM.gov). Site visits are scheduled for September 10, 2025, requiring prior registration and a background check. Questions from the site visit must be submitted by October 1, 2025. The lowest-priced, responsible bidder will be awarded, contingent on funding and submission of performance/payment bonds and pre-construction submittals. Physical work cannot commence without approved safety plans. Certain Architectural and Engineering firms are excluded from participating.
    Solicitation Amendment FA465425B00010001 SF 30.pdf
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number FA465425B0001, specifically Amendment Number FA465425B00010001, issued on October 21, 2025. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the bid opening date to December 5, 2025, change the minimum acceptance days after the offer due date to 299 days, and adjust the estimated Period of Performance to January 5, 2025, through February 4, 2028. Key changes include allowing electronic bids via DoD SAFE, removing previous restrictions on electronic submissions, and setting the bid opening time to 9:00 AM on December 5, 2025. Additionally, it states that government answers to offeror questions will be posted after the government shutdown concludes. The amendment also adds and deletes Attachment 7 Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offeror, indicating a revision of this section.
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