NLC Industry Engagement_Final_29Jul2020.pdf

Description:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, is conducting a series of Industry

Engagement events from 1 Oct 2020 through 8 Oct 2020 to seek feedback from potential contractors on the New Lock at the Soo Chamber construction at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

The intent is for USACE to share the 70% plans with contractors (28 Aug 2020), present an Overview of

Chamber Design webinar (1 Oct 2020), conduct an Industry Site Visit (6 Oct 2020), and meet individually with contractors to gain feedback from a contractor perspective towards clarity and constructability of the current plan (6 ‐ 8 Oct).

The 70% Plans will be available for your review on or about 28 August 2020. In order to access the 70%

Plans, security clearance is required (see below table). In order to participate in the 01 Oct webinar and/or the 6 Oct site visit, pre‐registration is required (see below table). In order to schedule an individual meeting with USACE on 6, 7, or 8 Oct, an appointment is required (see below table). A list of questions for discussion with contractors during the individual meetings will be posted on SAM on or around 28 Aug 2020.

ACTIVITY/EVENT DATE OF

ACTIVITY

REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPATION

70% Plans to be Shared with Contractors

Plans to be shared on or around 28 Aug

Security Clearance: Submit a completed DD2345 to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at JCP-Admin@dla.mil. Forms and instructions for completing the forms are located at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx.

Upon clearance being granted, you will be able to download the 70% Plans via the Beta.SAM site on or around 28 August 2020.

Please note: the DD2345 approval process requires AT LEAST 5 business days. The process could take longer so early submission is advised.

Overview of Chamber Design Webinar

01 Oct

Registration: Submit (1) all planned attendees full name(s), (2) Company Name, (3) CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (4) primary point‐of‐contact’s (a) name, (b) position title, (c) telephone number, and (d) email address. The above information shall be submitted via email to Esther Proulx (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on 28 September 2020.

Upon clearance being granted, webinar information will be provided.

Industry Site Visit

06 Oct

Registration: Submit (1) all planned attendees full name(s), (2) Company Name, (3) CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (4) primary point‐of‐contact’s (a) name, (b) position title, (c) telephone number, and (d) email address. The above information shall be submitted via email to Esther Proulx (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on 02 October 2020.

Individual Contractor Meetings with

USACE

06 Oct ‐ 08 Oct

Appointment: Contact Esther Proulx via email (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) to schedule an individual appointment with USACE no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on 22 September 2020.

The following information is provided in this Special Notice:

Event: Overview of Chamber Design Webinar

Date: 1 October 2020.

Time: 13:00‐17:00 Eastern

LOCATION: Webinar. Webinar information to be provided to contractors on an individual basis by

USACE Contracting upon processing of security clearance (see registration information below).

WEBINAR CONTENT: The intent is for USACE to present the 70% Plans, discuss site access and security, construction sequencing, coordination with other contractors on site, diversion and care of water, concrete, cold weather/winter work, New Pump well overview, Power Plant Access Bridge overview, Shaft 6 overview, and the current break down between base and options for industry review. Intent is for USACE to present information and for contractors to have opportunity to ask questions and/or provide feedback.

REGISTRATION: Registration: Submit (1) all planned attendees full name(s), (2) Company Name, (3)

CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (4) primary point‐of‐contact’s (a) name, (b) position title,

(c) telephone number, and (d) email address. The above information shall be submitted via email to

Esther Proulx (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on September 28, 2020.

Upon clearance being granted, webinar information will be provided.

Event: Industry Site Visit

Date: 6 October 2020.

Time: 8:00 AM Eastern

Location: North side of Soo Locks Visitors Center, 312 West Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

49783

Conference Site Visit Portion: An organized site visit has been scheduled to occur on 6 October 2020.

Properly worn face coverings will be mandatory to participate in the site visit. Site visit participants shall be prepared to walk roughly 10 miles. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers, agents or employees, unless included in the solicitation, the specifications or related documents.

Visitors to the site will have to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment including steel‐toe footwear, hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, personal floatation device, and face covering.

Contractors who do not have these items present at the Site Visit may not be able to participate in the visit.

REGISTRATION: Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the site visit portion of the conference. To register, individuals interested in attending the site visit must submit (1) all planned attendees full name(s), (2) Company Name, (3) CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (4) primary point‐of‐contact’s (a) name, (b) position title, (c) telephone number, and (d) email address. The above information shall be submitted via email to Esther Proulx (Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on October 2, 2020. Please be sure to bring your Photo ID's with you, they will be checked at registration prior to the site visit.

EVENT: Individual Contractor Meetings with USACE

DATE: 06‐08 October 2020.

LOCATION: To be released upon registration approval – to be held in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

MEETING CONTENT: A list of questions for discussion with contractors during the individual meetings will be posted on SAM on or around 28 Aug 2020. The list of questions will be covered and time will be allotted for general feedback from contractors. Due to social distancing requirements, no more than 4 contractor representatives will be permitted in the conference room. Properly worn face coverings will be required at all times during the meeting.

REGISTRATION: To schedule an individual meeting with USACE, Contact Esther Proulx via email

(Esther.L.Proulx@usace.army.mil) by 5:00PM Eastern on 22 September 2020. Please provide (1)

Company Name, (2) CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier number, (3) primary point‐of‐contact’s (a) name, (b) position title, (c) telephone number, and (d) email address. You will receive an email confirmation with your scheduled meeting time no later than 25 September 2020.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

AUTHORITY: Army Regulation 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program, authorizes the solicitation of personal information to check the records of the National Crime Information

Center.

PURPOSE: The purpose of collecting this information is to conduct background checks on visitors to Army facilities and installations.

ROUTINE USES: Information obtained will be used to conduct a background check. The results will be used to determine an individual’s suitability and eligibility for access to Army facilities and installations. Any information provided will be disclosed to the Federal Bureau of

Investigation’s National Crime Information Center.

DISCLOSURE IS VOLUNTARY AND THE EFFECT OF NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION: The information you furnish is voluntary. There will be no adverse effect on you for not furnishing the provided information, other than being denied access to Army facilities and installations.

I, _________________________, authorize a representative of the Detroit District, U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers to conduct my background check and obtain any information relating to my criminal history record. I understand that the information is for official use only by the Detroit

District for the purposes stated and that it may be re-disclosed by the government only as authorized by law.

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