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THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING SOLICITED UNRESTRICTED, FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Solicitation No. AOCACB23R0032 Project Name: Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Buildi... THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING SOLICITED UNRESTRICTED, FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Solicitation No. AOCACB23R0032 Project Name: Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB), Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Project Magnitude: Consistent with FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the estimated construction cost is estimated between $18,000,000 and $26,000.000 (Phase 1 – Base; Phase 2 – Option 01). Project Overview: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Washington, DC, hereby notifies all interested offerors of its intent to issue a solicitation (Request for Proposal) for construction. Specifically, the AOC seeks the services of a highly qualified contractor under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to furnish all the supervision, labor, material, and equipment (except as otherwise noted in the RFP) required to perform the work for the Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB), Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220. The project is scheduled to be issued on or about April 21, 2023. Award is anticipated in the Fall of 2023 and is expected to take 48 months to complete. The project consists of a Base (Phase I) and one (1) Option (Phase 2), of which funding is currently available. The project consists of a design for a new Voice Evacuation System, new addressable detection devices to replace existing conventional detection devices, new monitoring panels and code compliant wiring to provide a complete networked fire alarm system for the entire building. In addition, existing devices, including pull stations, will be brought into compliance with applicable codes. Phase 1 (Base) shall include all infrastructure, network components, user interfaces and associated programming for the entire building. Phase 1 shall also include the replacement of all floor devices and appliances on Sub-Basement, Basement, Ground, First and Second Floors as indicated on the drawings. The end of Phase 1 shall provide a completely operational fire alarm and emergency voice notification system through the noted floors via the notifier system with required connections to the existing autocall system to support the remaining floor. Autocall components on the Sub-Basement through Second Floors shall be demolished to the extent possible while maintaining the remaining floors operations. Phase 2 (Option 01) shall include the replacement of all floor devices and appliances on the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floors as indicated on the drawings. The end of Phase 2 shall have the entire building served by the notifier system. All remaining autocall components shall be demolished. Offerors are advised that the AOC is a legislative branch entity and as such is NOT subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). However, this procurement will be solicited using a Request for Proposal (RFP) consistent with FAR Part 15, which will result in the Best Value to the Government. Offerors shall address any/all questions in writing to Mr. Jeffrey Kuhl, Contracting Officer, via email at Jeff.Kuhl@aoc.gov. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED OR ACCEPTED. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR TO MONITOR THE SAM.GOV WEBSITE FOR ALL CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION OR FOR INFORMATION RELEASED BY THE AOC. Please do not contact any other AOC personnel regarding this notification as they are not authorized to provide any information.

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING SOLICITED UNRESTRICTED, FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Solicitation No. AOCACB23R0032 Project Name: Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James ... PRESOLICITATION NOTICE THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING SOLICITED UNRESTRICTED, FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Solicitation No. AOCACB23R0032 Project Name: Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB), Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Project Magnitude: Consistent with FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the estimated construction cost is estimated between $18,000,000 and $26,000.000 (Phase 1 – Base; Phase 2 – Option 01). Project Overview: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Washington, DC, hereby notifies all interested offerors of its intent to issue a solicitation (Request for Proposal) for construction. Specifically, the AOC seeks the services of a highly qualified contractor under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to furnish all the supervision, labor, material, and equipment (except as otherwise noted in the RFP) required to perform the work for the Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB), Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220. The project is scheduled to be issued on or about April 21, 2023. Award is anticipated in the Fall of 2023 and is expected to take 48 months to complete. The project consists of a Base (Phase I) and one (1) Option (Phase 2), of which funding is currently available. The project consists of a design for a new Voice Evacuation System, new addressable detection devices to replace existing conventional detection devices, new monitoring panels and code compliant wiring to provide a complete networked fire alarm system for the entire building. In addition, existing devices, including pull stations, will be brought into compliance with applicable codes. Phase 1 (Base) shall include all infrastructure, network components, user interfaces and associated programming for the entire building. Phase 1 shall also include the replacement of all floor devices and appliances on Sub-Basement, Basement, Ground, First and Second Floors as indicated on the drawings. The end of Phase 1 shall provide a completely operational fire alarm and emergency voice notification system through the noted floors via the notifier system with required connections to the existing autocall system to support the remaining floor. Autocall components on the Sub-Basement through Second Floors shall be demolished to the extent possible while maintaining the remaining floors operations. Phase 2 (Option 01) shall include the replacement of all floor devices and appliances on the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floors as indicated on the drawings. The end of Phase 2 shall have the entire building served by the notifier system. All remaining autocall components shall be demolished. Offerors are advised that the AOC is a legislative branch entity and as such is NOT subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). However, this procurement will be solicited using a Request for Proposal (RFP) as outlined in FAR Part 15, which will result in the Best Value to the Government. Instructions to offerors and the Government’s evaluation process will be further detailed in the forthcoming solicitation. The Government intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed Price construction contract resulting from this solicitation. The RFP, and any subsequent amendments (if any), will be issued in electronic format only and will be available for download on or about April 21, 2023 via Sam.gov and AOC’s eBuilder system (for access to drawings and specifications). Further instructions on how to obtain an electronic copy of the plans and specifications will be included in the RFP. Offerors shall address any/all questions in writing to Mr. Jeffrey Kuhl, Contracting Officer, via email at Jeff.Kuhl@aoc.gov. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED OR ACCEPTED. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR TO MONITOR THE SAM.GOV WEBSITE FOR ALL CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION OR FOR INFORMATION RELEASED BY THE AOC. Please do not contact any other AOC personnel regarding this notification as they are not authorized to provide any information.

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SOURCES SOUGHT AOCACB23R0032, Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB), Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is issu... SOURCES SOUGHT AOCACB23R0032, Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB), Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement for the Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade Project at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB), Library of Congress in Washington, DC. This announcement is to determine the interest, availability, and capability of firms to perform the work described below. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220. The project is scheduled to be issued on or about March 26, 2023. The construction will likely start in the Fall of 2023 and is expected to take about 48 months to complete. The estimated construction cost is estimated between $18,000,000 and $26,000.000 (Phase 1 and 2 – Base Bid). PROJECT OBJECTIVES The project consists of a design for a new Voice Evacuation System, new addressable detection devices to replace existing conventional detection devices, new monitoring panels and code compliant wiring to provide a complete networked fire alarm system for the entire building. In addition, existing devices, including pull stations, will be brought into compliance with applicable codes. Phase 1 shall include all infrastructure, network components, user interfaces and associated programming for the entire building. Phase 1 shall also include the replacement of all floor devices and appliances on Sub-Basement, Basement, Ground, First and Second Floors as indicated on the drawings. The end of Phase 1 shall provide a completely operational fire alarm and emergency voice notification system through the noted floors via the notifier system with required connections to the existing autocall system to support the remaining floor. Autocall components on the Sub-Basement through Second Floors shall be demolished to the extent possible while maintaining the remaining floors operations. Phase 2 shall include the replacement of all floor devices and appliances on the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floors as indicated on the drawings. The end of Phase 2 shall have the entire building served by the notifier system. All remaining autocall components shall be demolished. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, plant, labor, materials, tools, and equipment, to carry out all work and operations as necessary. All work shall be completed in accordance with all federal, state, District and local laws and regulations. INTERESTED PARTIES Interested firms should submit a capabilities package to include their qualifications and experience with performing projects of similar size, nature, and complexity. Please indicate what qualifications, certifications, or past experience uniquely qualifies the offeror's firm to perform the above-described work. Please include at least two specific examples of the firm's experience performing the work requirements stated above. The projects must have been performed within the last ten years. Please indicate the team of subcontractors that will be used to support the offeror's effort and include their prior experience and qualifications if subcontractors are planned to be used. Responses are limited to 10 pages. Responses are due 03/13/2023 by 5:00 PM (EST) and should be addressed to Jeffrey Kuhl, AOC Contracting Officer via email at Jeff.Kuhl@aoc.gov. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this Sources Sought nor return the data provided. This is not a request to be placed on a solicitation mailing list nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The results of this Sources Sought will be considered to be in effect for a period of one year from the date of this notice. Please do not contact any other AOC personnel regarding this Source Sought notification.