25R2638 NATO JFCNF - PLA Request for Information.pdf

Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Request for Information (RFI) for

Construction Project Design-Build, P1678 Nato JFCNF Phase II Interim Modular Facility, Naval Support Activity (NSA), Hampton Roads in the State of Virginia

This is a request for information/market survey. This is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or an invitation for bid. There will be no solicitation, specification, or drawings available at this time.

Naval Facilities Engineering System Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic is soliciting comments from the public addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for the following construction project. The construction project is for a Building. Construction may include, but is not limited to, providing needed administration and operational spaces for NATO JFCNF to continue mission capabilities. This project will provide a permanent modular constructed facility and must meet the requirements of permanent construction as outlined in the applicable codes and standards. Support elements for the new JFCNF building includes site preparations for clearing and earthwork, excavation, cut and gill, grading, paving, and storm water improvements. The current site is vacant, and all utilities will need to be brought to the site for tie-in to the new facility. This project is located in the State of

Norfolk. Project will be design-build. NAICS Code: 236220. The magnitude of construction is anticipated to be $100M – $250M. General period of performance is anticipated to be approximately

730 calendar days.

A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement as described in 29 U.S.C. 158 (f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policy states:

Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use PLAs in large-scale construction projects (defined as a construction projects with a total estimated cost at or above $35M) to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects. When awarding a contract in connection with a large-scale construction project, agencies shall require use of a PLA for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project, unless an exception(s) at FAR 22.504(d) applies. Reference is made to: FAR Subpart 22.5 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects;

provision, FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement; and to clause, FAR

52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.

In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the public is invited to provide responses on the use of a PLA for this construction project utilizing the attached questionnaire.

This is not an announcement of the availability of a solicitation nor is it a means of generating a plan holder’s list. This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for

Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for the requested information. The

Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended.

Responses shall be submitted on the attached questionnaire via email to kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on 12 June 2025.