B01_Synopsis_PreSolitNotice_CALO_226858_1.pdf

ACTION: Pre-Solicitation Notice

PRE-SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P2024R0007

CLASSIFICATION CODE: Z2JA – Repair or Alteration of Museums and Exhibition Buildings

CONTRACTING OFFICER: John Babcock

DSC-CS Contracting Services Division National Park Service P.O. Box 25287 Denver, CO 80225

POINT OF CONTACT:

Julia Sullivan, Contract Specialist, 720-701-0186, Julia_sullivan@nps.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE POSTAL CODE: 28516

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE COUNTRY: USA

Title of Project: Repair Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Cape Lookout National Seashore, CALO 226858

GENERAL:

The National Park Service (NPS), Department of Interior (DOI), Denver Service Center (DSC), is soliciting proposals on a full and open basis from all interested businesses having the capability to perform the work described below. The solicitation will be issued electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.sam.gov . Proposal documents will be available for download in Microsoft Word, HTML, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDF;

Specifications will be available in Adobe PDF format; and drawings will be available in PDF format. Please Note: Paper copies of the solicitation will not be made available.

Vendors can search for opportunities and award history on www.fbo.gov without registering.

The Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) website has an Interested Vendors List and a Watchlist where you can add your company’s interest. Registering provides the opportunity to receive notifications; this is a tool of convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. Interested vendors and plan holders are required to visit the website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the synopsis or solicitation documents.

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Prospective offerors desiring to conduct business with the DOI are required to have an active registration in the Systems for Awards Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. You are also required to have a DUNS number in order to conduct business with the Federal Government.

This pre-solicitation announcement is not a solicitation document, but pre-notice of an upcoming solicitation. Specific instructions on submitting your proposal will be contained in the solicitation documents to be issued on or after the date listed below.

Proposed Solicitation Issue Date: Estimated on/about November 2023

This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time.

The NAICS Code for this requirement is 226220 with a size standard of $45 million.

Title of Project: Repair Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Cape Lookout National Seashore, CALO 226858

Description:

Project Conditions:

• The project is located at Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC.

• The construction magnitude is over $10,000,000.

• The project site is located on a barrier island with only marine access. Marine access to the site from Harkers Island is approximately 4.5-miles.

• Worker access and delivery of equipment and materials access are by marine access only.

• Staging area is available in a limited area adjacent to lighthouse.

• The marine access point at Harker’s Island is approximately 20 miles from nearest lodging facilities.

• The lighthouse will be closed; however, the Park will remain open during construction, thus contract activities and logistics must be structured and scheduled to minimize visitor impact.

• Cape Lookout National Seashore is an “International Dark Sky” Park. Normal working hours are limited to daylight hours.

• The site requires protective measures to ensure the surrounding area remains undisturbed.

• The structure is an historic resource.

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• The anticipated period of performance is 720 calendar days including any potential weather shutdowns.

• Winter construction is not restricted.

• Routine high winds should be expected throughout the duration of the project.

Project Scope:

The project is to repair and refurbish the Cape Lookout Lighthouse near Harkers Island, North Carolina. The building structure is approximately 163-ft in height and constructed with multi-wythe masonry construction and a central cast iron stairway leading from the ground level to the watch level (8th floor) where a ladder leads to the cast iron and glass lantern enclosure on top of the structure. The scope of the project includes:

• Removal, refurbishment, and reinstallation of the lantern level

• Removal and reconstruction of the watch level

• Replacement of windows and doors

• Removal of exterior coating

• Repair and repointing of exterior masonry

• Installation of breathable exterior coating

• Repair and repointing interior masonry

• Replacement of electrical and lighting systems

• Repair and refinishing of cast iron stairs, stair support structure, and landings

• Replacement of ventilation system

Type of Procurement: It is anticipated that a negotiated firm-fixed price contract will be awarded requiring submission of both a technical and price proposal. The government will consider an offeror’s technical capability in comparison to its price.

Estimated Price Range: over $10,000,000.

Estimated Period of Performance: January 2024 to February 2026

Proposal receipt date is not known at this time. The actual date will be established in the solicitation documents

A pre-proposal meeting may be posted and date/location will be noted in the solicitation.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if submitted in a timely manner, will be considered. It is the policy of the government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance. All offerors are strongly encouraged to contact their local Small Business Administration Office, to post their need for qualified subcontractors at http://www.sba.gov .

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