Exterior Building Mural Painting for the 249th EN BAT

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
W912HQ26S0062
NAICS
238320
Posted
August 18, 2026
Response due
August 21, 2026
Place of performance
Fort Belvoir, VA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide exterior mural painting services for Building 1418 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 238320, which suits small businesses specializing in commercial painting and mural installation. As a Sources Sought notice, this indicates the government is gathering information on potential vendors rather than soliciting bids, making it essential for interested businesses to track the opportunity for future developments.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Exterior Building Mural Painting HHC, Building 1418 – 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060 1. GENERAL This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the requirements for a Firm-Fixed- Price (FFP) contract to furnish all labor, supervision, management, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, incidentals, and quality control necessary to prepare, paint, and complete an exterior mural on Building 1418 located at 9450 Jackson Loop, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), installation safety requirements, and accepted commercial painting industry standards. The Government will provide contract administration through the Contracting Officer (KO) and designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall ensure all work is completed in a professional manner that results in a durable, aesthetically pleasing mural meeting the approved design requirements. 2. DESCRIPTION This requirement is for the preparation and painting of an exterior mural on Building 1418, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, lifts (if required), primers, coatings, masking materials, stencils, and accessories necessary to complete the project. The mural shall be applied using the Government-approved artwork and shall include all preparation, layout, painting, detailing, touch-up, cleanup, and disposal necessary to produce a finished product acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall protect Government property during execution of the work and restore any damaged areas resulting from Contractor operations. The work requirements are derived from the contractor proposal for commercial exterior painting and mural installation. -- 1 of 9 -- 3. BACKGROUND Building 1418 serves as headquarters for the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Government intends to improve the exterior appearance of the facility through the installation of a professionally painted mural representing the mission, heritage, and identity of the organization. The completed mural will provide an enduring visual enhancement while protecting the existing substrate through the application of commercial-grade exterior coatings. 4. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this contract are to: a. Improve the appearance of Building 1418. b. Install a professionally painted exterior mural utilizing Government-approved artwork. c. Protect the existing wall surface through proper preparation and coating application. d. Ensure work is completed safely with minimal disruption to Government operations. e. Deliver a finished product requiring minimal corrective action after Government inspection. 5. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, tools, safety equipment, permits (if required), and quality control necessary to perform the following: 5.1 Project Management The Contractor shall: • Coordinate all work with the Government COR. • • Provide project schedule prior to mobilization. -- 2 of 9 -- • Coordinate access requirements with HHC, 249th EN BN Point of Contact and installation personnel. 5.2 Site Protection Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall: • Protect sidewalks, doors, windows, landscaping, signs, utilities, and adjacent surfaces. • Install drop-cloths, masking materials, and protective coverings as necessary. • Prevent overspray and paint migration onto surfaces that are not within scope of this project. See Proposal 175813-1, Page 2 for a visual depiction of the surface(s) to be painted. 5.3 Surface Preparation The Contractor shall inspect the existing substrate and perform all preparation required to achieve proper coating adhesion. Preparation shall include, at a minimum: • Cleaning wall surfaces • Removal of dirt and contaminants • Scraping loose coatings • Spot priming • Minor caulking • Surface preparation recommended by the coating manufacturer Preparation shall comply with manufacturer's recommendations and accepted commercial painting practices. 5.4 Layout The Contractor shall: • Transfer the approved mural design to the wall. -- 3 of 9 -- • Obtain COR approval of the transfer method and layout prior to application of finish coatings. 5.5 Painting The Contractor shall furnish all paints, primers, coatings, brushes, rollers, spray equipment, masking materials, and accessories necessary to complete the project. Paint systems shall be exterior commercial-grade products suitable for masonry substrates. The Contractor shall apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer recommendations regarding: • Surface preparation • Environmental limitations • Dry times • Recoat intervals • Film thickness • Coverage rates The mural shall accurately reproduce the Government-approved artwork. The Contractor shall perform all detail work and touch-up necessary to produce a clean, uniform appearance. These requirements are consistent with the commercial proposal's scope of protecting adjacent surfaces, preparing the wall, laying out the mural, furnishing paint and materials, applying the mural, performing touch-ups, and cleaning the work area. 5.6 Cleanup Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall: • Remove masking materials. • Remove protective coverings. • Dispose of waste materials. -- 4 of 9 -- • Remove unused paint and debris. • Leave the work area broom clean. No paint containers, equipment, or trash shall remain on Government property without COR approval. 5.7 Quality Control The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Program that ensures work complies with US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Management requirements. Quality Control inspections shall occur throughout, at a minimum: • Surface preparation • Layout • Painting • Final detailing •

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