P332 RFI NOTICE ONLY.pdf

Market Research/Request for Information (RFI)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic

ELECTRIC POWER PLANT AT CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 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 solicitation is issued for the purpose of: identifying potential sources for a construction project for an Electrical Power Plant at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. All Djibouti host nation regulations will apply for construction.

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

1. Indicate particular challenges performing construction projects that involve construction within Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa, 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 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa, including but not limited to, harsh weather environments, materials procurement, supply chain movement, material clearance through Djiboutian port operations, etc.

3. Indicate particular challenges performing construction projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. Indicate particular challenges constructing operation facilities and large generator

(generators that are greater than 4 megawatts in size) procurement and testing at Camp

Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

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

Responses to this Request for Information Notice should reference ‘ELECTRIC POWER PLANT

AT CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI’ 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).

b. Statements that address the five 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 that you feel relevant to the solicitation.

Documentation of items (a-d) must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that 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 must be sent to the following email address by 2:00 p.m. EST no later than 10 February

2023. Responders are reminded to mark any proprietary data.

Email: Edward.d.flint.civ@us.navy.mil

Late responses will not be accepted.

NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS REQUIREMENT

AT ANY TIME. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS

INCURRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS. 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 THE 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.

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