New Construct Fire Training Tower - Pre-Solicitation Notice.docx

Presolicitation Notice: FA466421B0002

NAICS: 236210 – INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS EFFORT. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNDER THIS SOLICITATION UNTIL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION, EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. IN THE EVENT THE GOVERNMENT CANCELS THIS SOLICITATION, THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO OBLIGATION TO REIMBURSE AN OFFEROR FOR ANY COSTS.

The 452 Operational Contracting Office at March Air Reserve Base intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a firm-fixed-price construction project for a design/build new construction of a three-story fire training tower (PDPG 12-0103) at March ARB, CA. The statement of work for this requirement outlines two phases: design (at 65%, 95% and 100%) and build for construction of the new facility. The contractor will be required to submit phased designs, prepare the new site, construct a foundation, and provide electrical services, fuel services connecting to the existing propane tank, new water service by installing two new fire hydrants, and build a new permanent structure. This project requires close coordination between contractor, Civil Engineering Construction Management, and Base Operations as the work will be accomplished in a secured access facility. The project requires designs from licensed professional engineers in the fields of electrical and civil engineering. The contractor should have experience managing projects that include grading/site work, concrete foundation construction, and a permanent structure construction.

This acquisition is a 100% total set-aside for HUBZone small business.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System code is 236210 with a size standard of $39,500,000.

The magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

Contract period of performance is a total of 390 calendar days: design phase is 105 calendar days and construction phase is 285 calendar days.

The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.

In accordance with FAR 36.103 sealed bid procedures will be utilized for award of a contract.

It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued electronically on or about 9 August 2021 and made available via the Federal Contract Opportunities website at https://www.sam.gov, with a bid due date tentatively scheduled for 9 September 2021 at 1000 PST. For information on how to register your company on Federal Contract Opportunities, to view or receive updates and notifications to the solicitation, please reference the Contract Opportunities web site home page.

All amendments, questions, and answers, etc. to the solicitation will be posted at https://www.sam.gov. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided. After the solicitation is posted, interested parties are advised to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments.

NOTE: In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7, entitled “System for Award Management”, prospective contractors shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Recommend registering immediately at https://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for a timely award.

A formal site visit is scheduled for 17 August 2021 at 0900 PST. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to complete the attached pass information sheet (DO NOT FILL OUT BOTTOM SECTION) and to email the completed form to Contracting Officer, Mr. Kelly Scott, kelly.scott.8@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Ms. Amy Crain, amy.crain.1@us.af.mil, no later than 9 August 2021 at 1000 PST. After emailing the form, we advise that you call 951-655-4331or 3227 to confirm receipt since our security firewalls sometimes prevent incoming emails. We request that you place close attention to the provided timelines on the pass sheet. Interested HUBZone concerns are encouraged to submit passes as soon as practical. Only individuals vetted and cleared by the 452nd Security Forces Squadron will be allowed on March ARB.