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The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division anticipates a contract requirement to provide Pre-Fabricated Foundations in support of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Yuma. Requiring organization is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, Norco, CA. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 327390.

The mandatory delivery date of initial delivery is 60 days ARO. Delivery schedule and location are specified in Attachment 1. A Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated.

It is requested that all interested business concerns respond with a Capability Statement of a maximum of 4-pages to be used to determine their capability to meet this requirement.

The Capability Statement shall succinctly address the following two items to demonstrate the contractor’s capability to:

1. Perform the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW).

2. Meet the mandatory delivery date of 30 September 2009.

Demonstrated technical ability and capacity may include citing and describing the same or similar relevant performance, but does not limit the interested contractor’s approach to demonstrate capability. Demonstrated performance must have been carried out within the preceding 2 years.

NOTE: Only information provided in the written Capability Statement shall be considered.

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Capability Statements shall be submitted via e-mail to: Vanessa.Labyzon@navy.mil by 4:00 PM PACIFIC Time 6 July 2009.

Attachment(s): (1) Statement of Work (SOW)

ATTACHMENT (1)

1.0 Statement of Work

The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor and materials to procure and deliver pre-fabricated foundations for MCAS Yuma Range safety operations.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

None

3.0 TECHNICAL DATA REQUIREMENTS

None

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

This SOW describes the commercial items to be procured for the purchase and delivery of tower, shelter, generator and fuel tank pre-fabricated foundations in support of MCAS Yuma safety operations at eight (8) different locations; six (6) in Arizona (AZ) and two (2) in California (CA). The foundations shall have the following characteristics:

The tower foundations shall have the following characteristics:

1. Type shall be pre-cast concrete blocks that are manufactured off site and transported to the point of installation for assembly.

a. The government shall provide shipping locations. The contractor shall provide shipping to the locations per Table 1.

2. The solutions shall provide for a non-penetrating installation solution (i.e. sits atop graded earth surface) and shall be comprised of multiple blocks. The blocks shall be fastened together via post tensioning steel rods.

3. The concrete blocks shall have alignment keys in the vertical faces that resist movement between the blocks upon post-tensioning.

4. Each block will have integral conduits perpendicular to each vertical face to accommodate the post-tensioning bars.

5. The type shall allow for increase in load capacity by adding additional blocks without disrupting the integrity of the existing foundation.

6. The type shall allow for several array configurations that when bound together meet the loading requirements in sections 14 and 15. The following configurations are acceptable:

a. 5x5, 6x6 or 7x7

7. The design of the post tensioning bars shall bind together the requisite number of blocks in a manner that can resist the tower loads outlined below in sections 14 and 15. Post tensioning values and calculations shall be provided.

8. The spacing of the post tensioning bars shall accommodate the placement of three (3) sets of cast anchor bolts (one for each tower leg) spaced 21’ apart. The bolt center for each leg will not exceed 22”.

9. In addition to the standard blocks, 3 blocks per site shall have an anchor stud assembly cast in place to provide a mounting interface to the tower legs. The stud placement and spacing, as well as location within the foundation array, shall match government furnished drawings predicated on the specific tower manufacture design, award to be issued at a later date.

10. The block two dimensional surface parallel to the ground shall be 5’ width by 5’ in depth and height shall be determined by the contractor to meet the site specific loading requirements.

11. Each block shall not exceed 15,500 lbs.

12. The foundation drawings and calculations shall be prepared in accordance with the specific state (AZ or CA) of instillation standards. All drawings shall be certified wet stamped by a licensed P.E. in the state of the installation site.

13. The concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 5,000 psi @ 28 days matching the strength used in the engineering calculations.

14. Configuration A

a. Quantity 7

b. Support 3-legged (21’ face width)

c. Overturning moment – 5000 ft-kips

d. Axial Load – 40 kips

e. Uplift Reaction – 500 kips

f. Any exceptions will need to be discussed with the Contracting Officer prior to award of contract.

15. Configuration B

a. Quantity 1

b. Support a 3-legged (21’ face width)

c. Overturning moment – 7500 ft-kips

d. Axial Load – 50 kips

e. Uplift Reaction – 750 kips

f. Any exceptions will need to be discussed with the Contracting Officer prior to award of contract.

The shelter foundations shall have the following characteristics:

· Type shall be pre-cast concrete sections that are manufactured off site and transported to the point of installation for assembly.

· The government shall provide shipping locations. The contractor shall provide shipping to the locations per Table 1.

· The solutions shall provide for a non-penetrating installation solution (i.e. sits atop graded earth surface) and shall be comprised of 2 individual pre-cast concrete sections. The 2 sections shall be fastened together via post tensioning steel rods.

· Type shall support the loads of a 25’x17’-4” communication shelter.

· The foundation drawings and calculations shall be prepared in accordance with the specific state (AZ or CA) of instillation standards. All drawings shall be certified wet stamped by a licensed P.E. in the state of the installation site.

· The government requires a total of eight (8) shelter foundations

The generator foundations shall have the following characteristics:

· Type shall be a pre-cast concrete block that is manufactured off site and transported to the point of installation.

· The government shall provide shipping locations. The contractor shall provide shipping to the locations per Table 1.

· The solutions shall provide for a non-penetrating installation solution (i.e. sits atop graded earth surface) and shall be comprised of one pre-cast concrete block.

· Type shall be capable of supporting generator loads.

· Type shall be 12’-6”x6’x12”

· The foundation drawings and calculations shall be prepared in accordance with the specific state (AZ or CA) of instillation standards. All drawings shall be certified wet stamped by a licensed P.E. in the state of the installation site.

· Bollards shall be provided 18” from the generator as needed for protection per NFPA 30. Placement shall not interfere with operation and access to generator entry points.

· Kohler 80-150 KW GM Model 100

· The government requires a total of eight (8) generator foundations

The fuel tank foundations shall have the following characteristics:

· Type shall be a pre-cast concrete block that is manufactured off site and transported to the point of installation.

· The government shall provide shipping locations. The contractor shall provide shipping to the locations per Table 1.

· The solutions shall provide for a non-penetrating installation solution (i.e. sits atop graded earth surface) and shall be comprised of a pre-cast concrete block.

· Type shall be capable of supporting fuel tank loads.

· Type shall be 16’x6’x12”

· The foundation drawings and calculations shall be prepared in accordance with the specific state (AZ or CA) of instillation standards. All drawings shall be certified wet stamped by a licensed P.E. in the state of the installation site.

· Bollards shall be provided 18” from the fuel tank as needed for protection per NFPA 30.

· The government requires a total of eight (8) fuel tank foundations

4.1 TASKS

The tasks are as follows:

1. Procurement of pre-cast concrete blocks

4.1.1 PROCUREMENT OF PRE-CAST CONCRETE BLOCKS

TOWER, SHELTER, GENERATOR AND FUEL TANK FOUNDATIONS

Block Size 5’x 5’x 4’

Block Size 5’x 5’x 4’

Table 1: General Site Locations

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

None

6.0 DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE OF DELIVERY:

All material and equipment must be delivered to NSWC Corona on or before 30 September 2009.

6.1 STATUS REPORTS

The contractor shall provide a weekly report that shall detail and specifies but not limited to status on the requirements identified in paragraph 5.0. The report shall also include problems encountered the action taken to resolve them and cost breakdowns of weekly expenditures.

6.2 EQUIPMENT

Deliverable equipment shall meet requirements of paragraph 5.1.

6.3 DELIVERABLES

Equipment items and quantities listed in paragraph 5.1.1.

6.4 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERY

6.4.1 All items identified in Para 7.3 shall be delivered no later than 30 September 2009. Partial and early deliveries are acceptable. Government will provide the contractor location, Point of Contact and dates of shipping at time of award. Correspondence shall be addressed as follows:

Naval Surface Warfare Center

2300 Fifth Street, Bldg 512, Room 19

Attention Code FT31

Norco, CA 92878-5000

7.0 TRAVEL

None

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of Performance for this task is from date of award through 30 September 2009.

9.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Manufacturing and operation verification of work will be performed at the contractor’s facility and NSWC Corona Division at the discretion of the Government.

10.0 ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance shall be by the Contraction Officer of authorized representative. : The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK