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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS For SAM RAYBURN 480V DISTRIBUTION REPLACEMENT, SAM RAYBURN, TEXAS W9126G19R0046 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for prel... SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS For SAM RAYBURN 480V DISTRIBUTION REPLACEMENT, SAM RAYBURN, TEXAS W9126G19R0046 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Fort Worth District has been tasked to solicit for and award a project to replace the 480V power distribution equipment at Sam Rayburn powerhouse. Proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, Design Bid Build contract. The government intends to issue a solicitation; however, the results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of procurement method. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this synopsis. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and businesses are highly encouraged to participate. Statement of Work: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of replacing the 480V power distribution equipment at the Sam Rayburn powerhouse. The Sam Rayburn Powerplant is located in east Texas on the Neches River about 15 miles north of Jasper, TX. The project contains two (2) 27.368 MVA capacity generating units which began operating in 1965. This project is needed because the existing 480V power distribution equipment at Sam Rayburn is obsolete, making operation and maintenance very challenging. The main switchgear lineup and the main lighting panel were manufactured by Federal Pacific, and the fingers on the stabs of the draw-out breakers have fallen apart when withdrawn from the cubicle. The main switchgear is also located in the control room very close to the operator's console. This is an unnecessary hazard that will be addressed by relocating the switchgear. In accordance with FAR Part 36, the estimated construction price range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The estimated duration of the project is 365 calendar days. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 237990 which has a small business size standard of $36.5 Million. The Standard Industrial code (SIC) is 1799, Federal Supply Code (FSC) is J061. Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, they must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with their own employees for general construction-type procurement. If a large business firm is selected for this announcement they must also comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for an approved subcontracting plan. Should the acquisition be set-aside for the 8(a) program, 8(a) firms are reminded they need to have a bona fide office in the geographical area of consideration where the work is to be performed as determined by SBA. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis. However, all construction performance must be in compliance with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (EM 385-1-1, and must also comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and/or regulations. The type of solicitation to be issued will be a Design Bid Build RFP. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. Anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about 15 April 2019, and the estimated proposal due date will be on or about 15 May 2019. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on Federal Business Opportunities www.fbo.gov and inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued. Firm's response to this Synopsis shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information: 1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. 2. Firm's interest in bidding on STATEMENT OF WORK of the subject solicitation when it is issued. 3. Firm's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity, including the firm's capability to execute construction comparable work performed within the past five years. Incorporate a brief description of the project, customer's name, timeline of performance, customer satisfaction and dollar value of the project - provide at least three examples. 4. Firm's Size: Large, small business category and business size, (Small Business, HUB Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, or 8(a). 5. Firm's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential. 6. Firm's Bonding Capability (bonding level per contract and aggregate bonding level, both expressed in dollars, via letter from the bonding company). Interested Firms shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 3:00 p.m. CST 21 March 2019 via email only. All interested firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Please email your response to: SSG Matthew S. Dickson, Contract Specialist Contracting Division, USACE - Fort Worth District, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Email: matthew.s.dickson@usace.army.mil