SAM #W51AA1-26-Q-A068

Playground Construction and Safety Upgrades at Tobyhanna Army Depot Child Development Center

The U.S. Army at Tobyhanna Army Depot is seeking construction services for significant upgrades to the Child Development Center (CDC) playground facilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, Tobyhanna Army Depot, ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC and Engineering Division - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and installation of a new climbing structure for children ages 2-5 - Expansion of fall zones for existing swing sets for children ages 2-5 and 6-10, including installation of protective surfacing - All labor, materials, equipment, permits, supervision, and management required for playground upgrades - Compliance with USACE standard design criteria, Army and federal safety standards (ASTM F1487, F1292, CPSC), and environmental/security regulations - Submittals required: detailed schedules, quality control plans, safety/security certifications, operation and maintenance manuals - Playground equipment must meet specific safety and warranty requirements - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with DBA Wage Determination PA20260018 - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 (self-assessment) - Payment protection (Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit) required within 10 days of award - All work must be completed within 90 days of notice to proceed - No specific OEMs or brands are named; equipment must meet Army and ASTM standards - Estimated contract value is between $75,000 and $150,000

Description

Project Description:  This requirement is for the construction services required to complete playground upgrades for the CDC at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Specific work includes supply and installation of a new climbing structure for ages 0-5 (including site preparation, layout verification, equipment assembly, and secure anchoring of the structure) and the expanding of existing swing set fall zones for ages 6-10.  The construction services necessary to complete this include providing all licenses, permits, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision.

Magnitude of Construction Project:  Pursuant to FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction is: Between $75,000.00 to $150,000.00.

DBA Wage Determination:  General Decision Number PA20260018, Modification #3, Dated 1/30/2026, is currently applicable and provided as Exhibit 5.

Alternative Payment Protection:  IAW FAR 28.102-1, Offerors are to note that the awardee shall submit to the Government, within ten (10) days of award, one (1) of the following payment protections:

A Payment Bond; or An Irrevocable Letter of Credit

Site Visit Information:  One scheduled (1) site visit will be held on Wednesday, 17 June, at 1:00 PM EST. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure timely processing. Visitors may be required to present a valid Government issued photo I.D.(REAL ID is required) to gain access to the base (vehicle registration and insurance may also be required). Information provided at each site visit, as well as answers to any general questions, shall not affect the terms and conditions of the RFP and/or specifications. Terms remain unchanged unless the RFP is amended in writing. RSVP is requested NLT Wednesday, 17 June, at 10:00 AM EST.  RSVP via e-mail only to the Contracting Officer at mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil.

Questions and Answers:  All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mark Buonomo, via e-mail only, at mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil. Offerors are instructed NOT to contact any other Government personnel, as this may result in delay of answers. Questions must be received no later Wednesday, 18 June, at 2:00PM EST (questions may not be considered after this date). All questions and answers will be provided as an updated Exhibit 6, on a non-attribution basis, and will be incorporated into any resultant contract.

Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (FAR Clause 52.211-10)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 days after the date the Contractor receives the  notice to proceed (NTP) (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than90 days after receipt of the NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

See Solicitation and attachments for full breakdown of requirement, including submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and basis of award.

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