Special Notice Request.pdf

SPECIAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR INDUSTRY INPUT

Ammunition Demolition Shop, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma

This is a Special Notice Request, seeking industry input for preliminary planning purposes in market research concerning the acquisition of the Ammunition Demolition Shop at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma. THIS IS NOT A

SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE

AWARDED FROM THIS REQUEST. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this request or any follow up information requests.

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

The purpose of this request is to gain knowledge of interest of the project and to collect industry feedback concerning the biddability, constructability, and any market conditions that may impact the project. The Government is interested in speaking with prime construction contractors and subcontractors and will host one-on-one meetings beginning the week of 20 May 2024. Interested firms shall submit an email no later than 26 April 2024 with the following information:

1. Interest in the Project

2. Description of any Recent and Relevant Experience Performed.

3. A Capabilities Statement

4. Completed PLA Market Survey

If selected, firms shall be prepared to discuss the questions posted below during their one-one-one sessions with the Government. These meetings are intended to allow interested firms to provide feedback that may be proprietary or otherwise inappropriate for ProjNet publication and will not be a question-and-answer format. The Government will not answer questions or share additional specification clarification during one-on-one discussions. Submit responses to Shay Hill at julie.s.hill@usace.army.mil and Lindsey Byfield at lindsey.m.byfield@usace.army.mil.

ProjNet Information

Project Name: Ammunition Demolition Shop, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma

Bidder Inquiry Key: WP4C99-68Q54K ProjNet will be open for inquiries through 26 April 2024.

The Government will review inquiries and provide responses when applicable. All Government responses to inquiries submitted in ProjNet will be posted in ProjNet for all interested parties to review. Enter only one question per entry. If multiple questions are entered per inquiry, the inquiry will not be acknowledged.

The Government is seeking interest from qualified and experienced sources capable of performing a project of similar size and scope: Project includes three demilitarization process facilities for machine out/melt out/wash out/control and change areas including unattended process control rooms, employee change rooms, and break room, totaling approximately 40,000 square feet total. Foundations for the buildings consist of reinforced concrete slabs with shallow footing foundations (up to 10,000 sf each) in expansive soils requiring significant soil preparation and treatment. Project also includes heating plant, fire tank and pump, rail spur, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Utility Monitoring Control Systems (UMCS) connection, and 30 foot mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) blast revetment walls. The demilitarization process buildings will have special air handling equipment, and deluge fire protection. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage.

Building information systems and UMCS connection for this project are unique in nature and not included in the unit cost of the building. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained systems. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided.

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 DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Demolish 2 buildings at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, OK (25,887 Total SF). Air Conditioning (Estimated 17 Tons).

A copy of the DRAFT specifications is attached in the special notice for review and comment.

In accordance with FAR 36/DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $50,000,000.00 and $80,000,000.00.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220 which has a small business size standard of $45 Million.

Anticipated solicitation issuance date is anticipated to occur in late fiscal year 2024 or early 2025. The official request citing the solicitation number will be issued under Contracting Opportunities via www.sam.gov, inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued.

Firm’s response to this Request shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information:

1. Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

2. Firm’s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.

3. Firm’s capability to perform the magnitude and complexity outlined in the Scope of Work above (include firm’s capability to execute construction- comparable work performed within the past 5 years):

a. Brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, and dollar value of the project) – provide at least 3 examples.

4. Firm’s Business Size – LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB.

5. Firm’s Joint Ventures (existing), including Mentor Protégés and teaming arrangement information is acceptable

6. Firm’s Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars) via letter from bonding company.

7. Firm’s Completed PLA Labor Market Survey attached in the special notice.

Interested Firms shall respond to this Request no later than 2:00PM CT 26 April 2024. All interested firms must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Email your response to Ms. Lindsey Byfield, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (CECT-SWT), 2488 East 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74137-4290.

Email: Lindsey.M.Byfield@usace.army.mil. Please also provide a copy of the response to Ms. Shay Hill, at Julie.S.Hill@usace.army.mil.