Zone 1 – F-35 Flightline Facilities Tyndall AFB, FL
Pre-Qualification of Sources THIS PROJECT WILL BE ADVERTISED ONLY TO THOSE SOURCES THAT ARE PREQUALIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WHICH INCLUDES A SUBMITTAL OF A VALIDATED AND ACCEPT... Pre-Qualification of Sources THIS PROJECT WILL BE ADVERTISED ONLY TO THOSE SOURCES THAT ARE PREQUALIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WHICH INCLUDES A SUBMITTAL OF A VALIDATED AND ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE TO THIS PREQUALIFCATION OF SOURCES (SEE ATTACHED requirements) This is a PREQUALIFICATION OF SOURCES announcement, issued in accordance with DFARS 236.272 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Acquisition Instruction (UAI) 5236.272. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests. Respondents will be notified in writing of the results of the Prequalification of Sources Selection. In this acquisition, prequalification is necessary and justified because of the magnitude and complexity of the proposed requirement. Tyndall AFB Zone 1 is a very complex requirement of 11 buildings all built alongside an active military flight-line runway. Because of the nature of this requirement and the very tightly enclosed spaces, the lack of sufficient lay-down yards, and the already complicated logistical, material, and labor issues likely to be faced by the successful offeror, along with the requirements burden of preparing 11 complete designs, the decision to use the Design-Bid-Build construction method for Zone 1. This project is a Best Value, Design-Bid-Build solicitation. A detailed project description and overall project requirements for this project will be included in the Request For Proposals (RFP) package which shall ONLY be provided to the prequalified sources, determined through this announcement. This acquisition will consist of the construction of 11 facilities within the Flightline area of Tyndall AFB, FL, known as Zone 1 – F-35 Flightline Facilities. These facilities are: OPS/Aircraft Maintenance Unit Hangar 1, OPS/AMU/Hangar 2, OPS/AMU/Hangar 3, F-35 Parking Apron, F-35 Flight Simulator, F-35 Squadron Maintenance Complex, OG/MXG HQ, Maintenance Fuel Cell Hangar, Weapons Load Training Hangar, F-35 AGE Facility and Corrosion Control Facility. Facilities include all utilities, site improvements, pavements, detection/protection features, security enhancements and other supporting work necessary to make complete and usable facilities. OPS/ Aircraft Maintenance Unit Hangar #1: Maintenance Hangar (211-111) 3,284 SM = 35,350 SF Squadron Operations (141-753) 1,538 SM = 16,550 SF Aircraft Maintenance Unit (211-154) 2,578 SM = 27,750 SF Covered Outdoor Storage (452-252) 325 SM = 3,496 SF Construct a consolidated Maintenance Hangar, Squadron Operations, Aircraft Maintenance facility required to support the beddown of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35A aircraft. Construct a complex that contains the Maintenance Hangar, Squadron Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) facility required to support the bed down of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35A aircraft. The maintenance hangar required consists of six large bays which provide space for aircraft maintenance, tool rooms, aircraft weighing and other maintenance and inspection activities. F-35 Squadron Maintenance Complex 2a. Maintenance Backshops 3,445 SM = 34,000 SF 2a. Maintenance HQ465 SM = 5000 SF 2b. Aircraft Parts/Spares Storage 3437 SM = 37000 SF (Separate LRS Facility) 2b. Aircraft Parts/Spares Office 139 SM = 1500 SF (Separate LRS Facility) Construct a consolidated squadron maintenance facility with maintenance admin, backshops, and aircraft parts and spares storage. The complex will include a maintenance headquarters with administration and support space and maintenance back shops. A separate Logistics Readiness Storage facility is part of the project to include aircraft parts and spare offices, and a large storage facility to support the F-35 mission. Squadron maintenance provides maintenance activities for transient aircraft as well as F-35 and Weapon Evaluations Group (WEG) exercises. OG/MXG HQ: Group Headquarters: 31,027 SF = 2,883 SM. Construct a complex that contains Operations, Maintenance, and Reserve Group headquarters for the 325th OG, MXG, and MSO to support all increments, as well as the fighter reservists and aircraft carrier nuclear (CVN). The facility includes standard, private, and open office administrative space for all personnel and support. Space includes team/meeting/conferencing rooms, classrooms, and copy/file/storage rooms. A reception desk, waiting area, and lobby are also required to support visitors and other personnel. Maintenance Fuel Cell Hangar: Maintenance Fuel Cell (211-179) 2,743 SM = 29,530 SF Construct a properly sized and configured maintenance fuel cell hangar to conduct fuel cell maintenance for the 43 Flying Training Unit aircraft and other assigned aircraft with space to store the removable fuel tanks. The fuel cell hangar will provide spaces for fuel maintenance operations, administration, special purposes, and building support. The fuel maintenance operation areas include: an aircraft fuel hangar for three F-35 aircraft, tool crib, fuel shop, and storage for aircraft parts, hazardous material storage, personal protective equipment (PPE), and locker rooms/restrooms. The fuel system maintenance dock may need additional fire detection and suppression. Maintenance docks provide protected space for aircraft maintenance. They contain heating, plumbing, electricity, and compressed air systems and are usually insulated. The docks also include fume sensing and alarms, fire extinguishing systems, and wash down drainage trenches. Weapons Load Training Hangar: Weapons Munition Load Crew Training: 26,526 SF = 2,464 SM Construct a Weapons Load Crew Trainer Hangar facility to support Joint Strike Fighter F-35A aircraft. The facility requires space for three weapons load training bays which should include adequate high-bay area to train on aircraft parts, weapons storage areas, and training workstations. There should be large access doors for each bay to enable the movement of aircraft and weapons systems into and out of the facility. In addition, administrative space is required to include private offices, workstations, and admin support areas. A classroom is also required to facilitate the training of aircrew. F-35 Parking Apron Parking Apron, Paved (113-321) 73,224 SY = 61,224 SM Construct new aircraft parking apron and apron lighting. Additional pavement is required to support the F-35 aircraft and provide area for aircraft operations outside of the obstruction free area. Parking aprons provide aircraft parking, servicing, and loading. The requirement is based on the authorized number of aircraft and the parking apron is sized per AFMAN 32-1084, utilizing the dimensions of the aircraft, the required clearances between the parking spaces, and maneuvering space into and out of the apron. Apron lighting is also provided to support nighttime maintenance activities on the apron. UFC 3-260-01 Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design requires that fixed structures be no closer than 1,000 FT to the centerline of the runway. All new structures built along the parking apron are sited to meet this criteria and thus leave a void between the existing aprons on the new buildings. That space must be filled with additional pavement to allow access to the hangars and maintenance facilities as well as provide adequate space for taxi lanes with pull-through parking. The extension of the parking apron is also required to move aircraft out of the live ordnance loading area and the taxiway obstruction free areas to reduce the waivers and the associated hazards with operating in those areas. F-35 Simulator: Flight Simulator Facility 32,500 SF = 3,019 SM A flight simulator facility houses aircraft flight simulators and other special training devices. An adequately sized and configured facility is required to teach pilots how to use the aircraft in combat. The facility will include the following spaces: administrative, special purpose, assembly, storage, equipment issue, and specialized training and simulator areas. The simulator pods will each include cockpit, display room, IOS room, computer/equipment room, and briefing rooms. Additionally, the training area will house simulator equipment and gear and a classified security room. F-35 AGE Facility: Aircraft Support Equipment Storage: 2,428 SM = 26,138 SF Fuel Fill Stand 1 EA Construct a facility to store Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) to support the maintenance flight. This facility provides covered storage and surface maintenance for aerospace ground equipment. The facility includes reinforced concreted foundations and floor slab, split face concrete block walls, tilt up or steel panels, structural steel roof framing and standing metal seam roof. The project includes all utilities, site improvements, pavements, detection/protection features, security enhancements and other supporting work necessary to make a complete and usable facility. The facility will include space for covered storage, surface maintenance shop area, a maintenance support storage room, interior wash rack, run room, and small administrative area with an office for the flight chief, conferencing, training, and other support functions. An above ground storage tank and fueling fill stand area is required adjacent to the facility to service equipment and vehicles. Corrosion Control Facility: Corrosion Control Facility 36,900 SF = 3,428 SM Construct a corrosion control facility that provides for the corrosion resistant facility requirements of the ARMAN 32-1084 and the F-35 Facilities Requirement Document (FRD). The Corrosion Control Facility is a fully enclosed three bay hanger with internal wash capability along with a corrosion facility and its supporting spaces. The overall size is approximately 36,900sf and the facility type is an enclosed hanger Corrosion Control Facility (CCF). The new CCF will contain 3 enclosed hangar bays for the F-35 aircraft along with a paint blasting booth and separate coating shop for aircraft parts. Other supporting areas include tool crib, administrative, restrooms/ lockers and conference room. OPS/AMU/Hangar 2: Maintenance Hangar 3,284 SM = 35,350 SF Squadron Operations 1,538 SM = 16,550 SF Aircraft Maintenance Unit 2,100 SM = 22,600 SF Covered Outdoor Storage 325 SM = 3,496 SF Construct a complex containing the Maintenance Hangar, Squadron Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance facility required to support the bed down of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35A aircraft. The maintenance hangar required consists of six large bays which provide space for aircraft maintenance, tool rooms, aircraft weighing and other maintenance and inspection activities. The hangars allow for these activities to be done efficiently and under complete cover. The hangar bays are sized to properly support F-35 aircraft, meet minimum prescribed clearances for egress and safety. The F-35A requires aircraft cooling units at each aircraft position. These cooling units provide cooled air to heat-sensitive components on the aircraft during maintenance procedures. The Squad Ops will be comprised of secure areas for OPS SAPF and SCIF and non-secure areas. It will provide space for flight planning, secure air crew briefing and debriefing areas, training and administration, storage, and care and issue of flight crew life support system equipment. OPS/AMU/Hangar 3: Maintenance Hangar 3,284 SM = 35,350 SF Squadron Operations 1,538 SM = 16,550 SF Aircraft Maintenance Unit 2,100 SM = 22,600 SF Covered Outdoor Storage 325 SM = 3,496 SF Construct a complex containing the Maintenance Hangar, Squadron Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance facility required to support the bed down of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35A aircraft. The maintenance hangar required consists of six large bays which provide space for aircraft maintenance, tool rooms, aircraft weighing and other maintenance and inspection activities. The hangar allows for these activities to be done efficiently and under complete cover. The hangar bays are sized to properly support F-35 aircraft, meet minimum prescribed clearances for egress and safety. The F-35A requires aircraft cooling units at each aircraft position. These cooling units provide cooled air to heat-sensitive components on the aircraft during maintenance procedures. The Squad Ops will be comprised of secure areas for OPS SAPF and SCIF and non-secure areas. It will provide space for flight planning, secure air crew briefing and debriefing areas, training and administration, storage, and care and issue of flight crew life support system equipment. 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Note No. 2: All respondents to this prequalification notice will be informed in writing whether they are invited or not invited to participate in the resultant acquisition. The determination will be based on the information submitted IAW the submittal requirements in response to this notice. Note No. 3: Submit questions concerning this prequalification request in writing to derrica.j.frazier-corbie@usace.army.mil and carl.m.wade@usace.army.mil no later than 6 November 2020. Note No. 4: Submit responses to this prequalification notice no later than 2:00 PM CST on 23 November 2020 to both derrica.j.frazier-corbie@usace.army.mil and carl.m.wade@usace.army.mil. Please confirm receipt. Note No. 5: The prospective offerors will submit a limited package on the prequalification criteria which will include the following criteria: 1) Bonding Capability; 2) Large Construction Contract Past Experience; and, 3) Specific Construction Experience, in accordance with the attached requirements. 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