Pre-Solicitation DFAC_Ft. Sill.docx

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION notice for the design-bid-build construction project of Dining Facility at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District has been tasked to solicit for and award a new Dining Facility construction project. Proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, design/bid/build contract procured in accordance with FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement using the trade-off process.

This project will be for the Construction of a 30,450 SF dining facility for 1,300 Soldiers to include: building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, ARMS vault construction, FEMA and ICC 500 storm shelter, extensive fire separation requirements, video surveillance system installation, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, and Energy Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS) connection. Special foundations are required. Supporting facilities include site improvements to include a canopy for covered hardstand, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained systems and will incorporate geothermal wells and hybrid geothermal system integration measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Cyber Security Measures will be incorporated into this project. Sustainability / Energy measures will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with UFC 1-200-02, including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance.

Key personnel for construction are anticipated to include individual personnel for Site Superintendent, Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Site Safety Health Officer, and QC specialized support to include specialized structural inspectors, commissioning agents, fire protection engineer, and sustainability/energy integration coordinator. The project will also require a full-time scheduler to maintain an accurate and complex schedule for USACE coordination utilizing Primavera scheduling software.

In accordance with FAR 36 and DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.

Estimated duration of the project is 730 calendar days.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220 which has a small business size standard of $ 39,500,000.

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, (Deviation 2019-O0003), Limitations on Subcontracting. Firm will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Large Businesses must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 by submitting a Small Business Subcontracting Plan should an award be made to a large business firm.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: NONE - This requirement will be solicited as UNRESTRICTED.

Anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about 15 March 2022, and the estimated proposal due date will be on or about 12 May 2022. The official solicitation number W912BV21R0004 will be issued under contracting opportunities via www.beta.sam.gov, inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued.