25X12Z8_SSN.docx

11 December 2024

W912GB-25-X-12Z8

ARMY FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for Market Research ONLY. NO SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Therefore, please do not request a copy of a solicitation from the Government POCs. This project could be cancelled at any time. Potential offerors having the skill, capabilities and bonding necessary to perform the described project are invited to provide feedback via email to leah.m.caldwell2@usace.army.mil and lindsay.r.jaime@usace.army.mil. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

Particularly, the purpose of this NOTICE is to gain knowledge of potential business sources for of potential business sources for the construction of Army Family Housing at Chièvres Air Force Base, Belgium.

This project is planned for advertising in Spring 2025.

In accordance with DFAR 236.204(iii), the estimated value of the resulting contract is expected to be between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. It is expected to have a duration of approximately 1,230 days.

The resulting contract type is expected to be a Firm-Fixed Price.

The NAICS Code is 236115.

The majority of the work will fall under NAICS Code: 236115 – New Single Family Housing Construction

Under FAR 52.236-1, the contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 12 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract.

GENERAL INFORMATION

USAG Benelux-SHAPE in Chièvres, Belgium has established the requirement for 314 total dwelling units for accompanied personnel. This phase will be to construct 84 of those dwellings. There are currently 66 built-to-lease units located throughout the area and three government-owned facilities located in Mons, leaving a deficit of 248 Army Family Housing units. With limited housing inventory, most families rent privately-owned housing on the economy. Rental housing units are currently the only viable option to meet the required family housing deficit, but the unpredictable costs, regular maintenance, and on-conforming DoD criteria standards do not meet long-term planning efforts for the region. New facilities will comply with current AFH standards for space, security, and storage. This project will provide complete and usable housing for 84 families and comply with operational vision and goals for enhanced quality of life; providing sustainable infrastructure; improving walkability and connectivity; and creating a culturally relevant AFH community.

The 84 dwellings for this project will be comprised of Junior Enlisted 3-Bedroom units and Junior Enlisted 4-Bedroom units personnel. The new housing units will include a living area, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, storage, attached garage, driveway, patio, green space and private entrance. Supporting facilities include a playground, site development and improvements, parking, residential sprinklers, utilities and connections, lighting, walkways, storm drainage, landscaping and signage. Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities requirements are included within this project along with Sustainability and energy enhancement measures. Heating for the conditioned space will be provided by heat pumps. Air conditioning will not be required in Belgium. Project shall comply with the Army Standard for Family Housing in UFC 4-711-01 and the Europe Army Family Housing standard design guide. Design and construction includes requirements of current Sustainable Design Development and Policy Update (Environmental and Energy Performance). Facilities will be designed for a 40 year life and be in accordance with UFC 1-200-02 to include energy efficiency, building envelope, and integrated building systems performance.

There is a likelihood of PFAS in the soil that will need remediation or cut and fill. There will be required site work in the general vicinity of the buildings including shrubbery and tree planting.

The Construction period is scheduled for 1,230 days.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT

The following requests are designed to apprise the US Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, of any prospective construction contractors’ project execution capabilities. All types of businesses, large and small, are encouraged to respond to this notice. Please provide your response to the following. The submission is limited to 10 8.5 x 11 pages and a minimum font size of 10.

1) Offeror's name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

2) Offeror's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.

3) Offeror's capability to perform contracts of this magnitude and complexity and comparable work performed within the past 6 years - Describe your self-performed effort, brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project) - provide at least 3 examples. For Joint Ventures, please include projects completed by the Joint Venture as well.

4) Offeror's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential.

5) Offeror's Bonding Capability in the form of a letter from Surety.

The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather short statements regarding the company's ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the Capabilities statement. Please ensure that all information is submitted as one (1) document. Submission of Capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Corps of Engineers in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Offers that do not meet all requirements or submit within the allotted time will not be considered in this decision.

Please submit your capability statement not later than 2:00 PM CET on January 6, 2025. Submit requested information via email to: leah.m.caldwell2@usace.army.mil and lindsay.r.jaime@usace.army.mil. Please include the Sources Sought No. W912GB-25-Z-12Z8 in the subject line. Please be advised that this project could be cancelled at any time.