Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

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Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote or invitation for bid. The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to make notice of a proposed contract action for an 8(a... This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote or invitation for bid. The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to make notice of a proposed contract action for an 8(a) Design-Bid-Build, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) for General Construction Services at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, and NAS Beaufort (Naval Hospital) in South Carolina. Work may be required in other areas in the area of responsibility of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic and NAVFAC Atlantic if deemed necessary and approved by the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Chief of the Contracting Office. This solicitation has been approved by the NAVFAC Office of Small Business Programs and Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) set-aside. The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the majority of projects under this MACC is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000. This will be a source selection procurement requiring both non-price (technical and past performance) and price proposals, and will utilize the lowest price technically acceptable continuum at FAR 15.101-2. The basis for evaluation and evaluation factors for award will be included in the solicitation. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction projects to be performed under this MACC will require the ability to manage multiple task orders concurrently across MCAS Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island, and the Marine Corps AOR. This MACC will encompass a wide range of design-bid-build projects that include, but are not limited to, demolition, repair, replacement, modification, new construction, and renovation of buildings, systems and infrastructure for various facilities. Types of facilities may include, but are not limited to, administrative, industrial, warehouses, maintenance, communications, schools/training/education, personnel support, recreational, food services, lodging, medical, training areas/ranges, roads, etc. Incidental work with specialty trades includes Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) systems including Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, boilers, high pressure steam distribution, electrical distribution, motors, generators, potable water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm water control, communications, and removal and disposal of asbestos or lead contaminated materials. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation to perform all of the services described in the drawings and specifications provided for each individual project. Work may be required in other areas in the area of responsibility of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic if deemed necessary. The Government intends to award no more than five (5) contracts resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation will result in a competitively negotiated firm fixed-price IDIQ MACC. The aggregate value of all contracts awarded from any resultant solicitation is anticipated to be $50,000,000 over the base year and four option periods combined, not to exceed 60 months. Task orders will be firm fixed-priced, normally in the range of $20,000 to $2,000,000 per order. However, task orders under or over these amounts may be considered if deemed to be in the Government’s best interest and approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government guarantees an award of $5,000 to each successful Offeror over the full term of the contract, including option years. The initial project (‘seed project’) that will be awarded as the first task order concurrently with the basic contract is Repair Building 1103 at MCAS Beaufort. This project will replace the roof, remove flaking interior lead based paint and repaint, replace doors and frames, replace roof ventilation fans and heaters, replace lights and provide EIFS exterior on Building 1103. Building 1103is a 1,108 SF CMU and steel constructed building constructed in 1986 (FCI 71). The facility houses the Runway Approach Lighting Electrical Equipment and associated emergency generator. Runway approach lighting is integral to the operation of the runway. All areas affected by this construction will be in compliance with applicable ATFP, Fire Suppression, Seismic, Accessibility, ASHRAE, and LEED codes and standards (as required) upon completion of the project. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of construction for the seed project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on or about 25 March 2024. All documents will be in Adobe PDF file format and downloadable from the PIEE and Sam.gov websites. The official address to the solicitation is https://piee.eb.mil and https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to register for the solicitation when downloading from the website. Only registered contractors will be notified by email when amendments to the solicitation are issued. A free Acrobat Reader, required to view the PDF files, can be downloaded from the Adobe website. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You must have an active registration in SAM to do business with the federal government. For additional information, go to https://www.sam.gov. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to James Godwin, (757) 341-1999, Email: james.a.godwin41.civ@us.navy.mil.

Inactive

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The intent of this ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The intent of this notice is to conduct market research to determine if sources capable of satisfying this agency’s requirements exist. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic is seeking eligible Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses capable of performing a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) for General Construction Services at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, and NAS Beaufort (Naval Hospital) in South Carolina. Work may be required in other areas in the area of responsibility of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic and NAVFAC Atlantic if deemed necessary and approved by the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Chief of the Contracting Office. This contract(s) will require the ability to manage multiple task orders concurrently across MCAS Beaufort and the Marine Corps AOR. This MACC will encompass a wide range of DB and DBB projects that include, but are not limited to, demolition, repair, replacement, modification, new construction, and renovation of buildings, systems and infrastructure for various facilities. Types of facilities may include, but are not limited to, administrative, industrial, warehouses, maintenance, communications, schools/training/education, personnel support, recreational, food services, lodging, medical, training areas/ranges, roads, etc. Incidental work with specialty trades includes Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) systems including Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, boilers, high pressure steam distribution, electrical distribution, motors, generators, potable water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm water control, communications, and removal and disposal of asbestos or lead contaminated materials. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation to perform all of the services described in the drawings and specifications provided for each individual project. It is anticipated that no more than five (5) contracts will be awarded as a result of this potential solicitation. The duration of the contract(s) will be for one (1) year from the date of contract award with four (4) one-year option periods. The total five-year (base and four one-year options) estimated construction cost for all contracts will not exceed $50,000,000.00 for the life of the contract. Projects awarded on this MACC will have an estimated construction cost of approximately $20,000.00 to $2,000,000.00; however, smaller and larger dollar value projects may be considered. Firms shall demonstrate a minimum bonding capacity per project of at least $1,000,000.00 and an aggregate bonding capacity of $5,000,000.00. Projects shall be in conformance with all applicable referenced criteria per the design/construction standards, laws and regulations, including applicable building, fire life-safety codes, and environmental regulations as outlined at: http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the majority of projects under this MACC is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000. The procurement method utilized is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. Interested small business contractors must be able to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting. If adequate interest is not received from Small Business concerns, the solicitation will be issued as unrestricted without further notice. It is requested that interested small businesses respond to this sources sought announcement by using the Sources Sought Contractor Information Form and Sources Sought Project Information Form, provided as attachments to this notice. These forms are required. Information not provided may prohibit your firm from consideration. The following information shall be provided: The Sources Sought Project Information Form shall be used to document a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects completed in the past five (5) years that best demonstrate your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope and complexity to the projects proposed for this MACC. A relevant project is further defined as: Size: A final construction cost of $500,000.00 or greater. At least one (1) project must have a final construction cost of $1,000,000 or greater. Scope/Complexity: General Construction work to include: New installation/construction of commercial and industrial buildings and related structures Replacement of commercial and industrial buildings and related structures Interior/exterior alteration or renovation of a building that include repairs to multiple building systems and infrastructures Additionally, submitted relevant projects shall demonstrate the following characteristics: Offerors shall have acted as the Prime contractor on all submitted projects. Offeror’s experience performing as a subcontractor will not be considered Experience with both new building construction (at least one (1) project) and renovation (at least one (1) project) Experience with design-build projects (at least one (1) project) Note: Projects submitted that only include horizontal or civil site work will not be considered. Ensure that the project description clearly identifies whether or not the project is new construction or renovation, the final construction cost, and addresses how the project meets the scope/complexity requirements. For purposes of evaluating capability, the “Offeror” is defined as the prime contractor, as well as their proposed first-tier small business subcontractors, that demonstrate experience on relevant projects that meet size, scope and complexity. In accordance with 13 CFR 125.2(g), small business Offerors may utilize the experience of a small business first-tier subcontractor(s) to demonstrate experience under this capability evaluation if the Offeror cannot independently satisfy the experience requirement as defined above. In order to utilize the experience of a small business first-tier subcontractor(s), the offeror must specifically identify the proposed small business first-tier contractor(s) in its capability package in accordance with this notice. The Offeror or, if a small business Offeror, its small business first-tier subcontractor, shall have been the prime contractor on all submitted projects. The Government notes that 13 CFR 125.2(g) is specific to only small business Offerors and named small business first-tier subcontractors. As such, the small business Offeror is not permitted to use the experience of a large business subcontractor or large business corporate affiliate in place of its own if the small business Offeror cannot independently satisfy the experience requirement as defined above. Please note that if you are responding as an 8(a) Mentor-Protégé, you must indicate the percentage of work to be performed by the protégé. A copy of the SBA letter stating that your 8(a) Mentor-Protégé agreement has been approved would be required with your proposal, if requested. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Submission of a Capabilities Statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. Upon review of industry responses to this sources sought notice, the Government will determine whether set-aside procurement in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest. Large business submittals will not be considered. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The Government will not provide debriefs on the results of this research, but feedback regarding the decision to set aside or not set aside the procurement will be accomplished via pre-solicitation synopsis or solicitation for these services, as applicable. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended. Responses are due on 28 November 2023 by 14:00 EST. The submission package shall ONLY be submitted electronically to James Godwin at james.a.godwin41.civ@us.navy.mil and MUST be limited to a 4MB attachment. You are encouraged to request a “read receipt.” Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed by email to james.a.godwin41.civ@us.navy.mil.