2018_06_08_RFI_Commissary_Refrigeration_replacementFINAL.PDF

Document Type: Request for Information (RFI) Anticipated Solicitation Number: FA5587-18-R-0013 Classification Code: Z2JZ- Repair or Alteration of Miscellaneous buildings NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and institutional building construction

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2)(i) this notice is issued for the purpose of market research. Market research is being conducted to determine if there are potential business with the capabilities and experience to perform the required work. THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE MISCONSTRUED AS A Request for Proposals (RFP). The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors.

The Government is seeking to identify: qualified and experienced sources capable of performing the following project description:

The U.S. Department of Air Force (USAF), on behalf of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), is seeking the services of a qualified business firm to replace failing refrigeration equipment with new CO2 refrigeration equipment at the RAF Lakenheath Commissary facility.

The work involves construction services to replace the failing HVAC system and installing HVAC controls as needed. Additionally, Replace the existing RMCS control system, expand the Bakery/ Deli area to include an existing Pasta Bar, replace dairy doors and cart rail system, Remove an existing pizza oven and provide power for a government furnished/government installed (GF/GI) pizza oven. Commissary operations remain in complete and full operation during the contract duration. Construction shall be accomplished through a multi-phased approach allowing the building to remain occupied during the project.

The following 3 bid options are being reviewed as possible additions:

a. Bid Option 1 will be the removal of the existing lighting fixtures in the chill and freezer walk-in rooms and replace with new LED lighting fixtures.

b. Bid Option 2 will be the removal of the existing suspended acoustical ceiling in the Deli Service area and replace with a new suspended acoustical ceiling.

c. Bid Option 3 will be the complete duct cleaning service of the entire AHU-2 system.

Estimated duration of the project is 300 calendar days

In accordance with DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

Firm's response to this notice shall be limited to 8 pages, 11 point font, Times New Roman or Calibri, and shall include the following information:

1. Firm's level of interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.

2. Firm's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include firm's capability to execute construction, comparable work performed within the past 5 years:

a. Brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project - provide at least 3 examples.

3. Does your Firm have experience preforming contracts with the USAF or the U.S. Government? If so, where there any issue(s) that could be avoided?

4. Does your Firm find the estimated Contract Completion date reasonable to perform work described?

5. Does your Firm foresee any special requirements for preparation of the faculty that would need to be in place before performance of work?

Additionally, any concerns or issues that would be notable before official solicitation that would be pertinent to include.

ALL RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

Contractor Information Contractor Firm Name:

Duns:

CAGE Code:

Address:

Name of POC for the frim:

Phone Number for the POC:

Email of the POC:

Bonding Capacity Surety Name:

Maximum bonding capacity per project:

Aggregate maximum bonding capacity:

WHO MAY RESPOND

Interest in this Request for Information announcement is open ALL contractors, relative to the primary NAICS code 236220. Following review of the responses to this notice, and if the Government still plans to proceed with an acquisition, the Government will develop an acquisition strategy and determine whether to solicit for this project.

All interested business firms shall be registered via the System for Award Management (SAM) internet site at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for award of any eventual contract.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All interested firms shall submit your capabilities statement via email only to steven.piper.5@us.af.mil and include the notice number in the subject line. Please do not send hard copies.

http://www.sam.gov/

Responses are due no later than 2:00 PM BST on DATE, July 08, 2018. Oral communications, telecommunication, and faxed inquiries or comments are NOT acceptable as a response to this notice.

Only e-mail responses are welcome.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NOTICE, PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN RESPONSE TO

THIS REQUEST.

Contracting Office Address:

48th Contracting Squadron Bldg. 977, Boston Drive RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PN United Kingdom

Place of Performance:

Lakenheath Commissary

RICHMOND ROAD,

RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PN United Kingdom

Primary Point of Contact:

SrA Steven Piper steven.piper.5@us.af.mil Phone: 01638 52 2087