FA5575-15-B-0003 _Synopsis.docx

The United States Air Force intends to issue solicitation FA5575-15-B-0003 to solicit proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price contract perform the following at Morón AB, Spain. The magnitude of construction for this project is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000 U.S. Dollars. The period of performance for this project is estiamted at 250 calendar days. A solicit package will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities webste at www.fbo.gov on or after 16 February 2015.

In accordance with the Agreement of Defense and Cooperation between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America, any contract resulting from this notice/solicitation can only be entered into with companies authorized to carry out these activities in Spain under Spanish law. Companies must meet the requirements established by Spanish legislation for execution of Government works. In addition, in accordance with the Office of Defense Cooperation Policy Directive 400- 5 "(4) Spanish material, labor, and equipment must be used if permitted by the requirements of the contract specifications."

NOTE: THIS SOLICITATION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR LOCAL SOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 5.202(a)(12). LOCAL SOURCES ARE THOSE SOURCES NORMALLY RESIDENT, LICENSED AND REGISTERED TO CONDUCT CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS IN SPAIN. OFFERS FROM NON-LOCAL SOURCES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION.

The work includes, but is not limited to, the replacement of the existing air conditioning systems of buildings 311, 316 and 512A.

The certification requirements are as follows:

Bidders and/or their subcontractors must be registered at “Registro de Empresas con Riesgo por Amianto”.

Other Requirements:

It is highly recommended that you register to be notified of any new postings for this solicitation and/or any other postings published by our office. However, failure of the service to notify you of changes cannot be used against the Government in any way, shape or form. Therefore, you should check FedBizOps, https://www.fbo.gov , frequently for any new postings that may have been made.

The Government anticipates and reserves the right, to issue all solicitation documents including specifications and drawings in the English language only.

A visit to the site of work will be conducted in English; the date and time of which will be announced in the solicitation documents.

In order to be awarded a contract by the U.S. Government, the company must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM); contracts cannot be awarded to unregistered contractors. Registration can be made online at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ NOTE: You must have a DUNS number and a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code to register. To obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number you can contact Dun and Bradstreet and request one by calling: 902-446-688. To obtain a NATO CAGE code you must fill out the form found in: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form AC135.asp.

Failure to be registered in SAM at the time of award may delay the award and depending on the criticality of the project, may be cause to award to the next qualified best value offeror who is SAM registered. However, do not delay submitting your proposal pending receipt of a DUNS number or CAGE Code.

"Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The bid acceptance period should be valid through 30 Sep 15. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation."