Pre-Solicitation_N62470_-19-R-5017.pdf

THIS IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL NOR AN INVITATION FOR

BID. THE INTENT OF THIS PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS IS TO INFORM POTENTIAL

OFFERORS OF THIS REQUIREMENT. SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 1 AUGUST 2019.

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic (NAVFAC LANT) intends to issue a request for proposal for a Design‐Build, firm-fixed-price contract for construction of MILCON Projects P- 19001, EDI: Airfield Upgrades-Apron Expansion; P-19002, EDI: Beddown Site Preparation; and P-19003, EDI: Airfield Upgrades-Dangerous Cargo Pad located at Keflavik, Iceland. These projects will construct an aircraft apron expansion east of the existing hot cargo pad, a dangerous cargo pad with an access taxiway and a gravel beddown site with a utility enclosure. The Government intends that this solicitation will be limited to U.S. and Icelandic firms only.

P-19001 EDI: Airfield Upgrades - Apron Expansion will construct a full-depth concrete pavement/subbase aircraft parking apron expansion that supports powered on and off operations for a squadron of US Air Force or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) aerial refueler equivalent aircraft. Mooring eyes and grounding points will be provided and storm water improvements installed as required to meet local environmental regulations. Airfield lighting work includes complete taxiway and apron edge lighting along with visual navigation systems.

P-19002 EDI: Beddown Site Preparation will construct a 40,000 square meter (SM) graveled area consisting of a full depth aggregate base course with crushed stone drainage course enclosed by a perimeter security fence. Electric, communications and water connections will be provided to a centralized connection point on the gravel area. This project will also provide an electrical/communications enclosure to ensure protection of centralized electrical and communications equipment and points of connections. Heating and ventilation will also be provided for this enclosure.

P-19003 EDI: Airfield Upgrades - Dangerous Cargo Pad will construct full-depth concrete pavement/subbase dangerous cargo pad (DCP) with paved asphalt shoulders sized for aircraft up to and including a C-5. A full depth asphalt pavement/subbase taxiway will be provided for access from the primary taxiway to the DCP. The taxiway will be designed for the aircraft to taxi into the DCP under its own power. Airfield lighting work includes complete taxiway and apron edge lighting along with visual navigation systems.

Airfield facilities will be designed and constructed as permanent construction in accordance with UFC (3-260-01), Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design, UFC (3- 260-02) Pavement Design for Airfields and ICAO criteria (ICAO Annex 14 Aerodromes). Where applicable, facilities will be constructed in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1- 200-01, UFC 1- 200-02, and UFC 4-010-01. All work performed on this project will also adhere to Keflavik International Airport regulations.

These projects are located in the Security Zone within Keflavik International Airport, Iceland.

The completion time for this contract is approximately 895 days after award. This project is anticipated to be awarded as a firm‐fixed‐price contract. It is expected that each project would be performed concurrently.

These projects will be awarded as one firm-fixed-price contract. The Government reserves the right to enter into negotiations or limit the competitive range. The statutory cost limitations for the projects are as follows:

P-19001: $27,800,000 P-19002: $6,080,000 P-19003: $15,650,000

It is anticipated that this solicitation will be limited to Icelandic and U.S. firms with adjudicated NATO “Restricted” clearance (or equivalent) only.

Phase I RFP will be available for viewing and downloading on or about 1 August 2019. Phase I Proposal due date will be on or about 3 September 2019, 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time North America.

The solicitation will be formatted as an RFP in accordance with the requirements designated by FAR 15.203 for a negotiated procurement utilizing the Two Phase Design-Build procedures of FAR 36.3. This method permits evaluation of proposals based on price competition, technical;

permits discussions if necessary; and ensures selection of the source whose performance provides the best value to the Government.

The solicitation will consist of two (2) phases. Phase I is the qualification phase. Up to five (5) firms will be prequalified to participate in Phase II. The Government will determine which offerors will proceed to Phase II based on the evaluation of Phase I proposals. The Phase I non-price evaluation factors are anticipated to be as follows: Technical Approach, Experience, and Past Performance. Upon determination of the contractors advancing to Phase II, those offerors will receive an RFP containing current and future design specifications. Phase II is anticipated to include the following evaluation factors: Safety, and Technical Solution.

*A site visit to the Security Zone within Keflavik International Airport, Iceland will be available for this procurement during Phase II of the solicitation. Offerors will have the opportunity for a site visit after the solicitation has been issued. Due to the geographic location of this site, it is recommended that interested firms make prearrangements for travel, base access and any other necessary requirements for overseas travel.

The Government intends to issue the RFP Solicitation for Phase I and Phase II through the Internet at www.neco.navy.mil and www.fbo.gov. The solicitation number will be N62470-19- R-5017. All prospective offerors MUST register themselves on the website. All contractors are encouraged to attempt downloading the documents prior to obtaining the solicitation through alternate sources. Many firms and commercial printing services have the capability to print the solicitation package and plan holder’s list from the Internet, if necessary. The official plan holder’s list will be created by registration and will be available from the website only.

Amendments will also be posted on the website for downloading. This will be the normal method for distributing amendments; therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website(s) periodically for any amendments to this solicitation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on Department of Defense solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of the contract. The purpose of this database is to provide basic business information capabilities and financial information to the Government. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov. Reference is made to FAR Clause 52.204‐7, System for Award Management.

Prospective Offerors are encouraged to register as soon as possible. All new contract awards can ONLY be made to contractors who are registered in SAM. This requirement will apply to all solicitations and awards, regardless of the media used.

For inquiries about this synopsis, please contact: Mr. Philip Mathews at philip.mathews@navy.mil and Ms. Vivienne Moore at vivienne.moore@navy.mil.