Synopsis_16B0007.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

86TH AIRLIFT WING (USAFE)

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

FA5575-16-B-0007, Install Generator & ATS, Bldg #1301

The United States Air Force intends to issue solicitation FA5575-16-B-0007 to solicit bids for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Install a permanent emergency generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) plus some minor electrical modifications at the SPMAGTF-CR Command Post at Bldg #1301 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 estimated at 210 calendar days.

A solicitation package will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov on or after 15 July 2016.

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 Agreement of Defense Cooperation between the U.S.A. and the Kingdom of Spain, Annex 6, Article 1 (5) " Spanish material, labor, and equipment shall be used whenever feasible and consistent with the requirements".

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:

1.1 Demolition of existing generator installation.

1.1.1 Remove electrical connections of portable generator and assist/co-ordinate shop with removal.

1.1.2 Remove Automatic Transfer Switch and By-pass/Isolation Switch and deliver to Government representatives as indicated in project drawings.

1.1.3 Demolish grounding system of generator.

1.1.4 Demolish other all equipment indicated in project drawings.

1.1.5 Demolish electrical and lighting installation at server rooms as indicated.

1.2 Installation of new equipment:

1.2.1 Furnish and install new EPA-compliant electrical generator rated and located as indicated in project drawings and specifications.

1.2.2 Furnish and install new automatic transfer switch for automatic change-over from the electrical network to generator operation.

1.2.3 Furnish and install new by-pass/isolation and manual transfer switch where required for by-pass maintenance capability.

1.2.4 Furnish and install new weatherproof metal raceway outdoors for connection of generator to building interior electrical installation.

1.2.5 Make all necessary connections.

1.2.6 Furnish and install new interior distribution system in server rooms as indicated in project drawings.

1.2.7 Furnish and install new interior lighting system in server rooms as indicated in project drawings.

1.2.8 Provide adequate grounding to new generator.

1.2.9 Commissioning and final testing on all new equipment.

1.3 Final cleaning.

1.4 Delivery of As-Built drawings.

1.5 Delivery of Spatial data.

The certification requirements are as follows:

CERTIFICATION OF CLASSIFICATION: Bidders and/or their subcontractors must hold an updated Certificate of Classification issued by the "Registro Oficial de Licitadores y Empresas Clasificadas del Estado" of the "Ministerio de Hacienda y Administraciones Públicas", covering the following groups, subgroups, and categories. The certificate holder must execute the activities related to the certificate. The main Bidder must perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 15 percent of the total amount of work to be performed.

GROUP SUBGROUP CATEGORY

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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.

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: FUNDING FOR THIS REQUIREMENT IS CURRENTLY NOT 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 2016. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION.

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