Pre-Solicitation Notice: B-21 Weapons Release Systems Shop (WRSS), Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), South Dakota (SD)
Pre-Solicitation Notice
W9128F23R0025
B-21 Weapons Release Systems Shop (WRSS), Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD).
On or about 03 May 2023, this office will issue Request for Proposal (RFP) to B-21 WRSS, Ellsworth AFB, SD. The solicitation will close on or about 16 June 2023. This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION. The acquisition approach for this project will be a Best Value Tradeoff RFP following FAR Part 15 procedures.
Site Visit:
The site visit will occur 18 May 2023 at 09:00 AM MDT. Reservations and access must be arranged in advance, preferably via email, to the proposed project site at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. Please limit site attendance to no more than six (6) persons per prime offering entity to include prime contractor personnel, potential subcontractors, and consultants. Site visit attendees may need to meet at a location outside the installation perimeter – precise location to be provided when arrangements for attendance are made.
Bidders shall email their request to the Points of Contact below no later than close of business 16 May 2023. The bidders wishing access shall provide the following information:
Name of contractor
Names of individual attendees
A second identification, i.e., driver’s license number and state
Any specific components of work that are of interest to be seen during the site visit (access/availability no guaranteed)
Site Visit Point of Contact: Alex Spies
Email: alex.j.spies@usace.army.mil
Phone: 605-385-1757
Site Visit Alternate Point of Contact: Ryan Gab
Email: ryan.f.gab@usace.army.mil
Phone: 605-670-0284
DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications. See ‘Obtaining Solicitation Documents’ below.
Project Description:
B-21 Weapons Release Systems Shop (WRSS), Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD).
This is one of several major construction projects that serves as part of a multi-year facilities bed-down in support of the B-21 program at EAFB, SD. This project consists of renovating an approximate 50,000 Square Foot (SF) facility to support the B-21 WRSS. This project will include spaces constructed to secure area standard (AFI 16-1404), See 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for additional information and requirements. Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements and UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. The facility should be compatible with applicable DoD, Air Force, and base design standards. In addition, local
materials and construction techniques shall be used where cost effective. This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per unified facilities criteria. All work shall be in accordance with RFP documents issued within this solicitation.
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 365 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.
NAICS Code:
The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard for Small Business of $45M.
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.
Estimated Magnitude:
The estimated magnitude of construction cost of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
Contracting Office Address:
USACE Omaha District
1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901
Point Of Contact:
All questions shall be submitted on ProjNet (ProjNet access, and additional guidance, will be given at time of solicitation issuance).
Place of Performance: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
Obtaining Solicitation Documents:
Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (https://sam.gov).
Find solicitation announcement in SAM.gov (https://sam.gov).
Use the ‘All Award Data' to locate the project by entering the solicitation number.
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Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the column on the left side reading ‘Attachments/Links’.
Note: Offerors please be advised that an online registration requirement in System for Award Management (SAM) database http://www.sam.gov/ exists and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual Representations and Certifications on SAM. Representations and certifications are required to be up-dated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from date of submission or update to SAM. Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (https://sam.gov). Registration is required to access solicitation documents. SAM.gov (https://sam.gov) provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices and amendments.
PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. DATES ARE ESTIMATES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
W9128F23R0025 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha
4/17/23, 10:29 AM B-21 Weapons Release Systems Shop (WRSS), Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), South Dakota (SD)
Sources Sought Notice Identification Number: W9128F23SC004
This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is conducting market research to identify sources (Small Businesses and Other-than-Small Businesses) that have the knowledge, skills, and capability to perform the work concerning the potential project described below. Responses are requested only from: POTENTIAL PRIME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS WITH COMPANY BONDING CAPABILITY (SINGLE JOB) OF AT LEAST $5M. Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions for this project.
Responses are to be sent via email to Amanda Eaton at Amanda.e.eaton@usace.army.mil and courtesy copy Brandon Landis at brandon.p.landis@usace.army.mil not later than 4:00 p.m. CST, 16 November 2022. Questions or concerns surrounding small business matters can be sent to cenwo-sb@usace.army.mil. Please include the Sources Sought Notice Identification Number in the Subject line of any email submission.
Magnitude of Construction: Disclosure of the magnitude of construction, as prescribed in FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, is between $5M and $10M. This is a Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) project.
PROJECT Location and Description:
This upcoming solicitation will be executed using a design-bid-build (DBB) project delivery method, which will require the contractor to provide the Government with a complete facility and warranty based on the Request for Proposal (RFP).
B-21 Weapons Release Systems Shop (WRSS), Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), South Dakota (SD).
This is one of several major construction projects that serves as part of a multi-year facilities beddown in support of the B-21 program at EAFB, SD. This project will renovate approximately +/- 50,000 SF of an existing facility. The modifications at the exterior will include an accessible entrance. Conventional construction demolition and new construction will be employed for this project. A new communications room will be included as well as systems to serve new rooms or areas experiencing a change in function or use that would require updates. This anticipates that the utilities, site, and building parameters remain un-affected (with the possible exception of the communication utility).
The project may include bid options for furniture, furnishing and equipment (FF&E), user-funded equipment, intrusion detection systems (IDS), access control systems (ACS), and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems.
Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements and UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. The facility must be compatible with applicable DoD, Air Force, aircraft, and base design standards. In addition, sustainable (green) construction materials and techniques shall be used where cost effective and/or where specified. This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per unified facilities criteria.
Special construction and functional requirements: Demolition of existing facilities and infrastructure – to include hazardous materials and soils may be required.
The facility contains multiple secure spaces to be designed and constructed. Special oversight of this project may also be required.
Project Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from construction NTP.
Submission Details:
All interested, capable, qualified (under NAICS code 236220) and responsive contractors are encouraged to reply to this market survey request. Interested PRIME CONTRACTORS ONLY should submit a narrative demonstrating their experience in construction projects of similar nature as described above. Narratives shall be no longer than 12 pages. Email responses are required.
Please include the following information in your response/narrative:
Company name, address, and point of contact, with phone number and email address
CAGE Code and DUNS/EID number
Business size to include any official teaming arrangements as a partnership or joint venture
Details of similar projects and state whether you were the Prime or Subcontractor
Start and end dates of construction work
Project references (including owner with phone number and email address)
Project cost, term and complexity of job
Information on your bonding capability - SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY CAPACITY OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS
Details on similar projects with scope and complexity should identify experience with the following within the past 10 years.
Construction/renovation of large maintenance and/or industrial facilities.
Construction/renovation of facilities requiring escorting when and around secure areas.
Construction/renovation of facilities on a DoD Military Installation.
Construction/renovation of facilities in a DoD Restricted Area.
Construction/renovation of facilities that are partially occupied.
Construction/renovation of facilities that require construction phasing in order to facilitate shared occupancy.
Responses will be shared with Government personnel and the project management team on a need-to-know basis, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.
PLEASE NOTE: AT THIS TIME, WE ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN RESPONSES FROM COMPANIES WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO BE PRIME CONTRACTORS WITH BONDING CAPABILITY (SINGLE JOB) OF AT LEAST $5M.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE FOURTH QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2023.
Telephone inquiries will NOT be accepted.
W9128F23SC004 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha
10/26/22, 1:52 PM B-21 Weapons Release Systems Shop (WRSS), Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), South Dakota (SD)
This office hereby issues Request for Proposal (RFP) for the B-21 Weapons Release Systems Shop (WRSS) at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), South Dakota (SD).
This solicitation will close 13 June 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT.
This solicitation is restricted to Small Business Participation.
The magnitude of construction costs for this project is between $2,000,000 and $10,000,000.
The B-21 WRSS consists of renovating an approximate 50,000 Square Foot (SF) facility B-21 program at EAFB, SD. This project will include spaces constructed to secure area standard (AFI 16-1404), See 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for additional information and requirements. Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements and UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. The facility should be compatible with applicable DoD, Air Force, and base design standards. In addition, local materials and construction techniques shall be used where cost effective. This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per unified facilities criteria. All work shall be in accordance with RFP documents issued within this solicitation.
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 365 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.
OBTAINING SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:
Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via the Contract Opportunities at: https://sam.gov/. Find solicitation announcement in SAM: https://sam.gov/ Click on ‘Search Contract Opportunities’ under the Contract Opportunities title.
1. Use the ‘Keywords’ block to locate the project by entering the solicitation number or use the various advanced search blocks below the ‘Keywords’ search block.
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4. If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on the ‘Interested Vendors’ tab and then ‘Add me to Interested Vendors’ link at the bottom of the page.
5. INQUIRIES: A bidder inquiry key will be included in the solicitation. Questions regarding the solicitation will be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at: https://www.projnet.org/projnet/.
Telephone calls will not be accepted.
W9128F23R0025 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha
5/3/23, 12:34 PM