Installation of four Exterior Shading Systems

Amendment 4 08/19/2026: The purpose of this amendment is to attach an updated Q&A sheet. This file is labelled as "QA Shades Update 2". Amendment 3 08/18/2026: The purpose of this amendment is to attach an updated Q&A sheet. This file is labelled QA Shaders Update 1 . As a result of this QA sheet, a series of modifications/changes to this solicitation are being made. DFARS clauses 252.225-7012 and 252.225-7001 were incorporated into this solicitation to account for the Buy America Act and the Berry Amendment. Also, file Sail Shade Bid Form is being attached to this solicitation. This document is what proposed offerors will submit pricing information on. Amendment 2 08/13/2025: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the offerors due date until 08/24/2026 @ 1600 EST. The period for questions being due is being extended until 08/19/2026 @1600 EST. A further amendment answering questions from the site visit and clarifying submission requirements can be expected. Amendment 1 08/11/2025: The purpose of this amendment is to attach a Q&A sheet titled "Q&A Shaders". This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial construction prepared in accordance with RFO FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W911QY-26-R-SHAD is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the installation of four exterior shading systems at Natick Soldiers Systems Center. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable NAICs and PSC codes are 238990 and Y1QA respectively. The size standard for NAICs code 238990 is $19 million. Line Items, Quantities, and Units of Measure: Line Item 0001: The contractor shall build and install four (4) exterior shading systems in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and the technical specifications. Description of Requirement: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, supervision, permits, and incidentals necessary to complete the installation of four (4) overhead sun shading systems. These shading systems shall provide durable, aesthetically pleasing, weather-resistant shaded spaces suitable for recreation, gathering, and passive outdoor use. Dates and Deliveries: F.O.B Point is destination, any deliveries are to be made to 15 General Green Ave, Natick, MA 01760. ATTN: Joshua Bulotsky. Inspection and Acceptance to be conducted via the United States Army Combat Capabilities Developmental Command Soldier Center (CCDC-SC). The period of performance for this acquisition will be 180 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Solicitation Provisions/Contract Clauses incorporated by Reference: 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Representation. 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. 52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026 O0038) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecomunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation and Disclosures. 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026 O0038) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors 52.223-23 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals Representation 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.224-3 Privacy Training 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 2026-02 SEC I 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities 52.236-8 Other Contracts 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas 52.236-12 Cleaning Up 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1) 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirement 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. 252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Programs (FEB 2024) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown. 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Solicitation Provisions/Contract Clauses Included by Full Text: 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages-Supplies, Services, or Research and Development (Sept 2000) (a) If the Contractor fails to deliver the supplies or perform the services within the time specified in this contract, the Contractor shall, in place of actual damages, pay to the Government liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day of delay. (b) If the Government terminates this contract in whole or in part under the Default-Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause, the Contractor is liable for liquidated damages accruing until the Government reasonably obtains delivery or performance of similar supplies or services. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause. (c) The Contractor will not be charged with liquidated damages when the delay in delivery or performance is beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as defined in the Default-Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause in this contract. (End of clause) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-O0038) (a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include- (1) The solicitation…