N3319122R4007 Africa First Pre-Sol.pdf

PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS

03 October 2022

Product Service Code: Z2AZ NAICS Code: 236220

NAVFAC EURAFCENT

Viale Porto Box 51 Aeroporto, Capodichino 80144 Napoli, Italia

Solicitation No. N3319122R4007 Africa First Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC), Djibouti

Contact Point: Teresa Smith, Contract Specialist - Phone: 0039 0815687744 E-mail:

teresa.smith@eu.navy.mil

This is a Pre-solicitation notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP); there is not a solicitation or specifications available at this time.

This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe Africa Central (NAVFAC EURAFCENT), implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe Africa Central (NAVFAC EURAFCENT), Naples, Italy plans to issue a single Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Solicitation that will result in an award of approximately five (5) to eight (8) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

Construction projects to be performed will be renovation or repair, and demolition of Administration Buildings, Community Buildings, Recreational Facilities, Containerized Living Units (CLUs), and other Infrastructure (utility installation) primarily located at Camp Lemonier and various locations throughout Djibouti. Construction projects to be performed will primarily consist of general building type projects (new construction, renovations, alterations, demolitions, repair work, and any necessary design) including waterfront, pier, quay, industrial, airfield, aircraft hangar, infrastructure, administrative, training, retail, food service, dormitory, medical clinics, community supported facilities and both vertical and horizontal construction. The work includes but is not limited to site improvement, general construction, electrical, fire protection, and mechanical. The contractors shall provide all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tool, parts, supplies and transportation, to perform all of the services described in the plans and specifications for each task order.

mailto:teresa.smith@eu.navy.mil

This procurement will contain DFARS Clause 525.225-7977 “Requirements for Products or Services of Djibouti”

This solicitation is limited to products or services of Djibouti as defined in DFARS 252.225-7977, “Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services of Djibouti.” In order to be considered as Djibouti First, offerors to perform services must be determined to be providing a “service of Djibouti,” pursuant to DFARS 225.225-7977, “Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services of Djibouti.” In accordance with (a)(2)(ii) of that clause, the U.S. Embassy Djibouti will maintain a list of companies which have been evaluated as either eligible or ineligible as contractors qualified to perform a “service of Djibouti” under the African Host Nation – Djibouti legislation. Products of Djibouti must meet the definition of DFARS 225.225-7984(a)(1).

In order to be determined a responsible offeror, among other requirements, prospective offerors must be included as an eligible company on the U.S. Embassy Djibouti list by the date and time of receipt of proposals.

Application for eligibility through the Africa First program shall be directed to www.djibouticommerce@state.gov. It is recommended that offerors start the process as early as possible.

The contract period of performance is anticipated to consist of a 12-month base period and four (4) potential 12-month option periods for a total maximum duration of 60 months. The estimated maximum dollar value, including the bass period and all option periods, for all contracts combined in $25,000,000.

There is no yearly or per-contractor limit except for the four-year maximum. Task orders will typically range between $10,000 and $1,000,000; however, task orders above these amounts may be considered if deemed to be in the Government’s best interest. Task orders will mainly be for 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 of $1,000 is guaranteed to be ordered from each awardee under the performance of the contract. Contractors are not guaranteed work in excess of the minimum guarantee. There are no additional minimum guarantees obligated for each option year.

Offerors may view and/or download the solicitation at Opportunities https://sam.gov when it becomes available. The solicitation is available in electronic format only. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. All notices/amendments related to the solicitation will be posted to https://sam.gov.

The information provided below is to alert the prospective offeror to items which may take some time to process. Therefore, it is recommended that a firm that intends to submit a proposal start the process at this time.

All offerors will be required to have a current (active) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), as the primary means of entity identification for federal awards government-wide. The Government also requires each http://www.djibouticommerce@state.gov https://sam.gov/ https://sam.gov/ offeror to have a current (active) Commercial and Governmental Entity (CAGE) Code if a United States firm, or a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code if a non- United States firm, and an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of proposal submission.

The UEI and CAGE or NCAGE Code must be included on the proposals. It is the responsibility of the offeror to comply and register.

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): (https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-systems-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update)

• NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code:

(https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

• System for Award Management (SAM): (https://www.sam.gov/SAM/)

JOINT VENTURE REQUIREMENTS

Joint Venture (JV) offerors shall provide with their proposal a notarized legal document that establishes the JV. The JV Agreement shall take effect upon the submission of the proposal and remain irrevocable until one (1) year after the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government.

Submission of the notarized legal document that establishes the JV shall be furnished with the proposal in its original language version along with a certified English translation of the notarized JV document.

The Joint Venture must be formed and valid at the time of submission of the proposal. The offeror must include the NCAGE code and DUNS number of the JV on their proposal. The validated notarized legal document must include language that each member of the JV will be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the whole contract and will be incorporated into the contract award if award is made to the JV.

(a) Name of firms that form the Joint Venture and the name of the Joint Venture

(b) Name and title of the corporate officials signing in behalf of each party

(c) Solicitation number

(d) Description of the responsibilities in terms of work category for each partner

(e) The statement "The composition and structure of the Joint Venture will remain unchanged from award to one (1) year after the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government.”

(f) Date of issuance of the agreement and notarized signature of the corporate officials signing in behalf of each party.

(g) Statement under oath stating that the Joint Venture(JV) is in compliance at the time of proposal submission with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This statement must be signed under oath by all members comprising the Joint Venture.

The U.S. Government reserves the right to review the actual JV Agreement to determine its basis and compliance with the applicable laws. Any internal agreements affecting the internal composition of the existing JV and its potential liabilities in relation to the contract (bonds, insurance, etc.) will be sent to the Contracting Officer to provide notice of the same. Any change in the composition of the JV will require the JV to formally request a Novation Agreement in accordance with FAR 42.12, which will be approved/disapproved at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES, ETC.

Offerors are responsible for acquiring any required professional certifications (licensing) as required by the country the work will be performed in.

https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-systems-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-systems-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-systems-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

Offerors shall be responsible for determining and paying all fees associated with, and obtaining any required permits for proposed projects including, but not necessarily limited to permits for onsite and off-site hauling, demolition/disposal, storm water discharge, construction activity, temporary utilities, road improvements, communications, etc.

Offerors are responsible for complying with environmental laws, regulations and requirements.

All coordination with the local, regional, national authorities is the responsibility of the offeror.