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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS for Repair B5546 Crisis Action Center, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana PANSWD-24-P-0000 001476 W9126G24R0Z5U This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information onl... SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS for Repair B5546 Crisis Action Center, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana PANSWD-24-P-0000 001476 W9126G24R0Z5U 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 Repair BLDG. 5546 Crisis Action Center, at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. 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, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) to include the 8(a) Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), and 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. Project Scope: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of renovating a portion of the second and third floor of Bldg. 5546 at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana to serve as the AFGSC Headquarters and housing the AFGSC Crisis Action Center (CAC). The renovation of this existing administrative facilities will serve as the continuity of operations site for Tier 1 & 2 relocations for JGSOC, AOC, and the 2BW Command Post. The project encompasses the transformation of a 9,000 SF area to adhere to ICD-705 compliance standards. The proposed requirements for this area include the establishment of a Crisis Action Center capable of accommodating 30 individuals, incorporating 30 workstations interconnected across various networks, and featuring a multi-screen focal point potentially manifested as a data wall or projection system. This renovation will effectively utilize the presently available open space on the 3rd floor. The design incorporates offices, cubicle-style workstations, following a 6x6 configuration to optimize collaborative productivity; the utilization of existing restroom facilities for operational efficiency; the establishment of a breakroom strategically accessible from both the 3rd and 2nd floors; the designation of a server room on the 2nd floor to centralize critical equipment; the allocation of storage areas on the 2nd floor to facilitate organizational needs; the creation of a 2nd-floor conference room intended for 25 personnel, equipped with Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) capabilities; a counterpart 3rd-floor conference room catering to the same capacity and capabilities; integration of various equipment such as printers, shredders, TVs, Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) setups, and Secure Messaging Systems (SMS); and lastly, the incorporation of an entrapment area along with designated storage zones to address security considerations. Each workstation will be “wired” for all networks, including SIPR, NIPR, JWICS, GOLD, and ORANGE. Access via stairs, eliminating the need to traverse through the CAC large display room, is preferred. The existing roof structure and dormers serve as the envelope due to the absence of an attic. Parts of this area have a raised flooring system. Moreover, placement of the staircase will be determined, taking into account compliance with ICD 705 regulations regarding interior versus exterior envelope access. Lighting arrangements pose a challenge within the double-height space; hence, a drop-down cable system will facilitate lighting unit changes. Integration of alarm and HVAC systems will seamlessly adhere to the established Barksdale AFB requirements and standards. Additionally, the potential for expanding the floor plate to enclose approximately 2,000 sq. ft. on the 3rd floor will be explored, provided it does not conflict with the projection/data wall requirements. In accordance with DFAR Part 236, the construction magnitude is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The Estimated duration of the project is 550 calendar days. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220 which has a small business size standard of $39.5 Million. The Product Supply Code (PSC) is Y1AZ. 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 source 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 14 November 2024, and the estimated proposal due date will be on or about 14 December 2024. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued via SAM.GOV website at https://sam.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: Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. Firm's interest in proposing on the construction of a Crisis Action Center, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana (as described in the project scope above). 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. Firm's Size: Large, small business category and business size, (Small Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) to include the 8(a) Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB),). Firm's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential. 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 2:00 p.m. CST, 09 February 2024 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 both: Jesus Floriano, Contract Specialist Contracting Division, USACE - Fort Worth District, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Email: Jesus.J.Floriano@usace.army.mil Terry Hardin, Contracting Officer Contracting Division, USACE - Fort Worth District, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Email: Terry.Hardin@usace.army.mil