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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

CRC Bldg. C Fitness Center to Scanning Facility Conversion Renovation

This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or Quotation. It is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided.

Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to:

1. Determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists.

2. Determine whether the acquisition should utilize any of the small business programs in accordance with FAR Part 19.

Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.

Requirement: Due to the increased demand for new passports, the Consular Affairs passport regional office in Charleston (CRC) has requested an additional 3,000 square feet to enhance the passport production / scanning facilities A/DOES has determined that an existing and abandoned fitness center can be converted for this intended purpose.

Anticipated Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance for construction is 180 days and an additional 30 days after substantial completion for final completion.

NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS Code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the size standard is $45.0M.

Scope of Work: The contractor shall perform the following work in accordance with the Contract Documents:

Scope of Work for Interior Renovation of the Passport Center

I. General Requirements:

- Renovation area: 2,913 SQ. FT.

- New finishes for floors and walls; ceiling tiles replaced to match new installations.

- Project Scope include Mechanical, electrical, equipment rooms, and storage areas.

II. Demolition:

- Existing Fitness Center space

- Demolition in Corridors adjacent to the existing Fitness Center including the North entrance and security checkpoint.

- Existing Locker Rooms and Restrooms to be demolished to include walls within the project area.

III. Schedule:

- Work shall be performed during regular business hours.

- Any noisy or disruptive work shall be performed outside normal business hours.

- Normal Government business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

IV. Interior Renovation Tasks:

1. Replace acoustical ceiling tiles.

2. Remove existing man trap and turnstiles at North Building Entrance and install new flooring

3. Replace existing flooring and wall base.

4. Install new wall with double door opening to include security access control at corridor leading to loading dock.

5. Paint gypsum wallboard walls and ceilings.

6. Replace wall protection.

7. Convert Locker and Shower room into Storage Room.

8. Modify HVAC systems for new heat loads and usage

9. Modify electrical circuits per design documents for new usage

10. Add new lighting per design drawings and specifications

11. Modify fire sprinkler system for new ceiling grid and tile layout.

12. Modify fire alarm system for new room layout and arrangement

13. Modify/Add security infrastructure for new controlled access door and turnstile removal.

14. Remove and replace building signage.

V. Interior Finishes:

- Finishes to be selected by the owner, including acoustical panels, paint colors, corner guards, solid surfaces, fabrics, and bathroom tiles.

Submission of Information: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information.

Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via email to: edwardsrc@state.gov no later than June 11, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET.

Please provide the following information/documentation:

1. Name of Company, Address and Unique Entity ID.

2. Point of Contact and Phone Number.

3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: 8(a) Small Business Concern, Hub Zone Small Business Concern, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) or a Small Business Concern.

4. Statement for Proposal Submission:

· Evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, points of contact and telephone numbers.

· Brief statement on how your company will perform the work.

· Confirmation that your company WILL submit a proposal as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought Notice.

Interested parties: Need to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to submit sufficient detailed information may result in considering a company as not a viable source and may influence competition and set-aside decisions. Regardless of the information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriated for this requirement.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation.

After a review of the responses received from this notice, a pre-solicitation notice and solicitation may be published on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the GPE for release of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Notice. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.