A.02 Sources Sought 2 AIT Barracks Phase 3 Ft. Gordon Revised 29 July.docx

Sources Sought

ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRANING (AIT) COMPLEX

BARRACKS PHASE 3, FORT GORDON

Project Number: 55516

NOTE: This is a Sources Sought publication ONLY. This announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes only (i.e., market research) – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a Request for Proposal (RFP); or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB, or RFQ in the future. This publication does not obligate the United States (US) Government to any contract award. This notice does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this publication shall be for informational purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this publication. Submittals will not be returned to the responder.

Limit document submission to a maximum of 10 pages, one-sided (including attachments). Hard copies or facsimile submission will not be accepted. Cover Letters and extraneous materials (e.g., brochures, pamphlets, etc.) will not be considered. Request for a meeting or personal visits to discuss this publication is not permitted.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District is seeking capable sources for the construction of the Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Complex Barracks Phase 3.

2. PROJECT SCOPE: The contractor shall be responsible for the materials, labor, and equipment to accomplish the following requirements:

Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Complex Barracks Phase 3: The project consist of construction of a standard design battalion sized Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Complex, to include battalion headquarters (BNHQ), barracks/company operations facility (B/COF) for 600 soldiers, a running track, physical training pits, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, video surveillance system installation, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, Electronic Security System (ESS) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection.

Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by connection to the existing energy plant. Building information systems for this project are unique in nature and not included in the unit cost of the building. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Cyber Security Measures will be incorporated into this project. Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Air Conditioning (Estimated 467 Tons).

Pursuant to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS) 236.204, the magnitude for this project is between $25.0 million (M) and $100.0M.

3. PROPOSAL PROCEDURES: The Government anticipates soliciting the procurement using full and open competition. One solicitation will be issued under one of the following acquisition strategies:

1. Invitation for Bid (IFB)

2. Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

The current plan is to advertise the project on or about October 2020, with a tentative award date in March of 2021.

4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources under the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, either singly or as part of a Joint-Venture. Size Standard $39.5M. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

In response to this sources sought, please submit the attached Market Research Questionnaire and Experience Form, along with other documents (e.g., bonding information) relative to the firm’s capabilities; and submit electronically via email no later than 19 August 2020 at 10:00 AM local (Eastern) time to Contract Specialist Nikisha Cook at nikisha.w.cook@usace.army.mil, and Contracting Officer Bruce Helms at bruce.a.helms@usace.army.mil.

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRANING (AIT) COMPLEX

BARRACKS PHASE 3, FORT GORDON

Project Number: 55516

Company Address:

Point of Contact:

Email Phone

1. If solicitation is published do you plan to submit a proposal?

2. Which Acquisition Strategy do you deem best for this project and why?

Invitation for Bid (IFB) Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

3. Do you have experience as a Prime contractor completing design and construction projects valued between $25.0 million (M) and $100.0M, in size or more – minimum of two (2) relevant projects? Provide Examples

4. Does your firm have an active (updated) or are currently registered in the following e-Business systems?

a. System for Award Management (SAM) [https://sam.gov/)

If yes, provide Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) Number: and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code:

NOTE: Your firm must have an active and completed registration in the mentioned systems to be considered. If not, please provide how your firm will comply with the system registrations.

5. Does your firm have bonding capability sufficient to cover the magnitude of construction for this project?

If no, will the firm have bonding capability prior to the release of this requirement’s solicitation publication (anticipated December 2020)?

6. What concerns do you have when deciding to propose on this type requirement?

7. What would your firm consider a reasonable Period of Performance?

8. Other information provided.