FARM II SS Synopsis.pdf

Facilities Acquisitions for Restoration and Modernization (FARM) II

FA9101-21-SSS-0001

02 November 2020

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to perform mechanical; electrical; instrumentation, data systems, and controls (ID&C); and/or design/build projects for military ground testing facilities. These projects include infrastructure sustainment, restoration, and modernization to support the research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) mission at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB TN. Performance will be primarily required at Arnold AFB, TN as well as at the following Geographically Separated Units (GSUs): National Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC), Mountain View, CA (NASA Ames); Tunnel 9, White Oak, MD; McKinley Climatic Laboratory, located at Eglin AFB, FL and the 704th Test Group at Holloman AFB, NM; to include the 704th’s GSUs, OL- AA located at Kirtland AFB, NM, and OL-AC located at Wright Patterson AFB, OH and the 586th Flight Test Squadron at White Sands Missile Range, NM. AEDC intends to use the information gathered from this effort to begin to assess capabilities and interests in all aspects of the work to be performed, in order to begin formulating an acquisition strategy for the FARM II effort(s). Contractors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. The Government does not intend to award any contracts on the basis of this survey.

The Government plans to issue a best value solicitation(s) that will result in a multiple award Indefinite- Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) task order contract(s). The Government reserves the right to award approximately four task order contracts should it be deemed to be in the best interest to do so. The contract period of performance is anticipated to be five years from date of award. The estimated maximum dollar value, including the base period and all option periods, is $200,000,000 to $250,000,000. Task orders will typically range between $200,000 and $15,000,000. Task orders may require design/build, two-phase design/build, and/or construction services. The Government makes no representation as to the number of task orders or actual amount of work to be ordered; however, during the term of the contract, a minimum is guaranteed to be ordered from each awardee under the performance period of the contract. Contractors are not guaranteed work in excess of the minimum guarantee. Contract awards are targeted for August 2021.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of requirements for the FARM II effort and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.

Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research.

4. In addition to this sources sought survey, a draft Statement of Work (SOW)has been included.

To assist the Government in providing the best possible requirements, please provide any feedback/comments your company has on this SOW.

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

SCOPE OF WORK

The Government is seeking contractors with mechanical, electrical, ID&C, and/or design/build capability in these disciplines to perform a wide range of military ground testing facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects. A Draft SOW is attached to this request.

In order for AEDC to begin its assessment, please respond to as many of the following questions that are applicable for your company:

1. Complete the table below for each of the possible FARM II project elements listed in the first column in accordance with the following instructions:

a. Capable – Is this a capability of your company that you could perform for AEDC?

i. If yes, please indicate type of capability as follows: Level 1, construction (installation/checkout); Level 2, design/build.

ii. If yes, please indicate if you can self-perform this work.

b. Interested – Is your company interested in potentially competing for task order projects in this area?

c. Past experience – Have you successfully performed work of this type before?

i. If yes, please indicate experience level as follows: Level 1, limited involvement with this element in a previous project(s) as a prime or subcontractor; Level 2, moderate involvement with this element in previous projects leading or performing the work;

Level 3, significant involvement performing work of this element in multiple projects; Level 4, considered a technical expert in this element with experience on many projects self-performing the work.

ii. If yes, how many years of experience does your company have in this area?

iii. If yes, please list year of last relevant work in this area.

iv. If yes, please list typical value of your work this area.

d. Government experience – Do you have experience performing work in this area for the Federal Government? If yes, please list applicable contract numbers.

NOTE: The elements listed are a representative list of areas in which FARM II projects/expertise may be needed. This list is not intended to be all encompassing.

FARM II Project Elements

Capable? Interested? Past Experience?

Experience in this element for Federal Government?

Y/N?

If Y give type(s) (1 or 2)

If Y, can you self-perform work?

(Y/N)

Y/N?

Experience

Level (1 to 4)

How many years of experience?

Year last performed

Typical project value ($K) Y/N? Contract #(s)

1. Mechanical

1.1 Air ducting ≥

36” Ø and 150 psig*

1.2 High speed

butterfly control valves ≥ 36” Ø (air)*

1.3 Misc. process

(air)*

1.4 Misc. process

(water)* / **

1.5 High pressure

duct/piping ≥ 4000 psig*

1.6 High pressure

valves ≥ 4000 psig;

sizes on order of 4” to 8” Ø*

1.7 Large pressure

vessels ≥ 2000 psig; ≥ 10K gallons*

1.8 Large ducting

expansion joints (≥ 36” Ø)*

1.9 High pressure

centrifugal and axial compressors (5 to 15 lbm/sec)

1.10 Large axial

compressor rotor and stator blades (1ft – 6 ft, ≤ 3600 rpm ) or

1.11 Repair

compressor rotor and stator blades(≤213kcfs at Pres. Ratio 1.5 at M 1.6)

1.12 Desiccant bed

air dryers (≤ 300 psia & ≥ 200 lb/s)

1.13 Turning vanes

for large ducting (up to 50-ft Ø)*

1.14 Demineralized water systems

1.16 Cooling

water/raw water pumps (300-50,000 gpm; 30-4,000 hp), filters, and distribution lines (pipe ranging in size from 6” to 90” diameter)**

1.17 Insulation of

large piping/ducting systems* / **

1.18 Industrial

Asbestos Remediation

1.19 Hydraulic

systems with high flow and pressure requirements (20- 200 gpm (typ. 2 pumps @ 100 gpm

ea) and 2500 psig)

1.20 Natural gas

fired heaters (≤850 deg F, ≤ 1200 lb/sec)

1.21 Heavy lift (≥

10 tons) & rigging with long reach (≥ 50 ft)

1.22 Large steam

distribution systems (60 kpph boilers, and piping up to 14 inches diameter)*

1.23 Chillers and

refrigeration equipment (300- 5000 refrigeration tons)

1.24 Large heat

exchangers (air to air; water to air;

shell and tube, etc.)

2. Electrical

2.1 High-intensity

exterior lighting for industrial buildings

2.2 Rewind/new

large electrical motors( ≥ 2000 HP, sync & wound rotor)

2.3 Medium

voltage gas insulated switchgear (≤ 13.8 kV)

2.4 Unit

Substations (typical 6.9/2.4kV)

2.5 Motor Control

Centers (≤ 600V)

2.6 Transformers

(≤ 161/13.8kV)

2.7 Uninterruptable Power Supply

(UPS)

2.8 Interior high-

bay lighting for industrial bldgs

2.9 Ducting/vaults/

cables (13.8 & 6.9 kV)

2.10 Motor

Exciters

2.11 Oil Circuit

Breakers (typical 3000 amp & 550kV

BIL)

2.12 Power Panels

(≤ 480V)

3. Instrumentation, Data, and Controls

3.1 Online health

monitoring for mechanical systems (vibration, etc.)

3.2 PLC-based

industrial control systems

3.3 High Speed (<

10ms Loop Time) Facility Control Systems

3.4 Controls

software development and modification

3.5 Secure Control

3.6 Object-oriented

software development and modification

3.7 Small Data

system (100s of channels) design and integration

3.8 Large Data

system (1000s of channels) design and integration

3.9 Instrumentation design and integration

3.10 Secure

Communication

4. Additional Information

4.1 Prime for Projects

Integrating multiple functions (mechanical, electrical, ID&C, design/build)

Y/N only

Were functions self-performed?

Y/N Experience level (1 to 4)

How many years of experience?

Year last performed

Typical project value ($K) Y/N? Contract #(s)

*American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) **American Water Work Association (AWWA)

In addition to the above, the Government requests comments from interested parties to the following questions:

1. The Government anticipates a multiple award IDIQ task order contract(s) for this effort. Please provide any additional thoughts or recommendations you have regarding possible acquisition strategy options and contract types for the FARM II acquisition, including single awards, multiple awards, and small business set asides.

2. The proposed NAICS code for this effort(s) is 236220, Commerical and Institution Building

Construction, Size Standard $39.5M. What do you suggest as an alternative NAICS code for a multi-discipline effort?

3. What are the advantages/disadvantages to a single discipline mechanical, electrical, ID&C

IDIQ(s)? What NAICS code would you propose for these?

4. Please describe any involvement your company may have had in contracts similar in nature to the areas in which you have expressed an interest.

5. The majority of projects will be performed at Arnold AFB TN; however, some work may be required at AEDC’s GSUs: National Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC), Mountain View, CA (NASA Ames); Tunnel 9, White Oak, MD; McKinley Climatic Laboratory, located at Eglin AFB, FL and the 704th Test Group at Holloman AFB, NM; to include the 704th’s GSUs, OL-AA located at Kirtland AFB, NM, and OL-AC located at Wright Patterson AFB, OH and the 586th Flight Test Squadron at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Is your company capable of simultaneously performing efforts in all these geographic locations? If not, please explain how you would perform work at the GSUs?

6. Would you participate in the acquisition with other firms as teaming members or joint ventures?

What other teaming opportunities do you see for this acquisition?

7. Would you be discouraged from bidding/participating in this solicitation if some work is performed with the Government as the integrator? Does this raise undue risk; and if so, what other options/constructs would you prefer to mitigate risk?

8. Would you participate in a two-phased design/build task order on the IDIQ where the Government funded a preliminary design for multiple contractors and down-selected to one contractor for the construction effort? What pros/cons do you see with this approach?

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

Company Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

CAGE Code:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, or your NAICS Code (please specify)

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Small Business (Yes/No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes/No) 8(a) Certified (Yes/No) HUBZone Certified (Yes/No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes/No) Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes/No)

Registered in System for Award Management (SAM). (Yes/No) A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Written responses must be received no later than close of business 23 November 2020. Please email your response to: aedc.sso@us.af.mil. Responses shall not exceed 15 pages, including the table and questions on pages 4-8.

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Robert Greene, (931) 454-6295.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

General Capability Questions:

a. Describe your company’s past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, and agency/organization supported.

b. Describe your company’s experience in serving as a prime contractor and working with subcontractors who are responsible for major Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM)projects. In particular, describe experience with Government contracts.

c. Describe your company’s capabilities and experience in performing systems engineering, including the delivery of engineering drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.

Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items. Provide examples of SRM projects that your company has delivered for large industrial facilities.

d. Are there requirements described herein that would currently preclude your company from being able to develop a viable solution to our requirement?

e. Provide a description of your staff composition and management structure.

f. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise)?

g. Describe your capabilities and experience in managing multi-million dollar development projects, including subcontractor involvement. Include any experience in project planning, work breakdown structures, resource allocations, schedule tracking, risk analysis, and cost management.

h. Describe how you would fabricate and checkout offsite then install at AEDC.

i. The proposed work is being accomplished in active industrial complex, so the Government needs to minimize the downtime associated with these projects. Describe how you might work multiple/flexible, rotating shifts in order to limit facility downtime.

j. What is the minimum and maximum dollar value projects which your firm would routinely consider submitting for a proposal?

k. What is your firm’s project bonding capacity? Aggregate bonding capacity?

l. What maximum annual capacity of work can your firm reasonably manage while assuring effective and efficient program/project implementation and maintaining quality products?

m. What do you consider are the most critical criteria that would distinguish one company’s capabilities from/over another? Explain.

n. How many task orders can your firm successfully perform and manage concurrently? Identify the number and magnitude of the task order(s).