Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

W9128F-21-B-0026 (W9128F21R0065 - Amendment 0001) On or about 12 August 2021, this office will issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Construction of a Fire Station Support Facility (Gate 6), Fort Cars... W9128F-21-B-0026 (W9128F21R0065 - Amendment 0001) On or about 12 August 2021, this office will issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Construction of a Fire Station Support Facility (Gate 6), Fort Carson, Colorado (PN 76447) (FY21). The solicitation will close on or about 13 September 2021. This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract award from any DoD activity. Contractors may access the Internet site at: https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program. FAR and DFARS Representations and Certifications can be submitted at https://www.sam.gov/. Offeror must be certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business at the time of submission of offer. Offerors SDVOSB certification will be verified for eligibility in the VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Offerors not possessing a valid, active, and verifiable certification at the time of offer submission will not be considered for award. Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is included in their profile prior to submission of offer. Project Description (approx. quantities): Construct a Fire Station Support Building at Turkey Creek Recreation Area, to support increased training requirements and support new training ranges at Fort Carson, CO. The project site is located on Wilderness Road near Gate 6 at Fort Carson, CO (Turkey Creek Complex); 9 Miles south of Gate #1 on Highway 115. The project includes a Fire Station Support Building apparatus bays; a residential area with five dorm rooms, kitchen, exercise area, and a day room; and an administration area for basic operations, communications, and training. This project will include emergency back?up power for the apparatus bay lighting and doors, communication functions, and all associated equipment. Support facilities include POV parking, sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the work in the proposed number of calendar days (Not to Exceed 548 calendar days) after receipt of NTP. Provisions will be included for Liquidated Damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required. The above project description is for information only. Project scope of work is subject to change. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Bidders (Offerors): Please be advised of online registration requirement in the SAM, https://www.sam.gov/ and directed solicitation provisions concerning representations and certifications. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to SAM. Obtaining Solicitation Documents: Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov>Contract Opportunities) at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. Find solicitation announcement in Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities): 1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page) or use the “Federal Organizations” search feature followed by the “Advanced Search” feature. 2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Sign In might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted. 3. Once you have located your project, click on hyperlinked title of the solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section of the solicitation. Questions should be sent to the Contracting Specialist, Mr. Booker L. Jordan, Jr., at Booker.L.Jordan@usace.army.mil. Telephone calls will not be accepted.