RFI NOTICE REVISION 01.pdf

Market Research/Request for Information (RFI)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic

JOINT MARITIME FACILITY, ARGENTIA, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP).

This market research tool is being issued for information purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. In accordance with FAR 52.215-

3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997):

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This request for information notice is issued for the purpose of: identifying potential sources for a construction project for an Joint Maritime Facility at Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada.

The Government requests written information from the industry in the following areas:

1. Indicate particular challenges performing construction projects that involve construction within Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, including but not limited to base access, availability of health care, local economy, and entry of skilled labor into the country.

2. Indicate particular challenges performing construction activities within Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, including but not limited to, harsh weather environments, materials procurement, supply chain movement, material clearance through Canadian port operations, etc.

3. Indicate particular challenges associated with substantial upfront acquisition expenditure to obtain equipment needed to substantially complete construction requirements prior to invoicing, billing, or payment.

4. Provide any additional information that you feel relevant to the solicitation

Responses to this Request for Information Notice should reference ‘JOINT MARITIME

FACILITY, ARGENTIA, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA and must include the following information in this format:

a. Brief description of company including:

i. Company Name, Address; Corporate website URL; point of contact name, phone number and email address.

ii. Business size (see http://www.sba.gov/size/indextableofsize.html).

http://www.sba.gov/size/indextableofsize.html

b. Statements that address the four items of interest along with the basis for your responses.

c. Brief description of applicable past work performed that included construction of operation facilities and generator procurement and testing outside the Continental

United States. Describe in the methodology of how you managed the requirement.

Describe the technical approach for construction material acquisition, document control and special requirements for the power plant construction.

d. Provide any additional information you believe will be relevant to a solicitation issued for the requirement.

Documentation of items (a-d) must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience.

Standard company brochures WILL NOT be reviewed. You submission package is not to exceed five (5) single-sided pages (12-point font minimum).

Responses should be sent to the following email address by 2:00 p.m. EST no later than 6 January

2025. Responses sent after this time may not be considered by the government. Responders must mark proprietary data in order for it to be protected by the government.

Email: Elizabeth.l.roberts31.civ@us.navy.mil

Late responses will not be accepted.

NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY FUTURE

REQUIREMENT FOR THIS PROJECT. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

ANY COSTS INCURRED IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THIS RFI, OR TO PARTICIPATE

IN ANY SUBSEQUENT PROCESS RELATED TO THE PROJECT STATED WITHIN THIS

RFI. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS AT THE OFFEROR’S OWN EXPENSE. ANY

RECOMMENDATIONS OR SUGGESTIONS PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THE MARKET

RESEARCH MAY BE UTILIZED WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS WHATSOEVER OR

COST TO THE GOVERNMENT AND MAY BE INCLUDED IN A FUTURE PWS.

Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal.