A02_Sources Sought_Cavazos DFAC_revised_12.15.2023.pdf

Version – July 2015

SOURCES SOUGHT

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Renovation of B39041 Freeman Dining Facility (DFAC), Fort Cavazos, Texas

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FORT WORTH DISTRICT

(Revised 15-Dec-2023)

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT

CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE

AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE

RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES

NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS

RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF

ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO

MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS

REQUIREMENT.

INTRODUCTION

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for a Firm Fixed-Price, Design- Bid-Build Renovation project.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET

RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

Fort Cavazos, Texas

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District has been tasked to solicit for and award a Design-Build Construction contract to renovate B39041 Freeman Dining Facility (DFAC), Fort Cavazos, TX. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, procurement. The acquisition strategy decision will be based on the respondent’s capabilities from this sources sought and/or other market research methods.

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community:

Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition of responsible firms. Small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and WOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

Scope of Work: The project focuses on a comprehensive design and renovation to support the approximately 20,000 GSF of the B39041 Freeman Dining Facility (DFAC) located at Fort Cavazos, TX. Its primary objectives are to ensure compliance with current Army mandates, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), and the DFAC Army standard, creating a fully functional and code-compliant facility, including meeting the Center of Standardization requirements. This renovation encompasses both interior and exterior aspects. Internally, the plan involves demolishing the existing layout and constructing a new floorplan. Upgrades to essential systems like electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, and mass notification systems are planned. Additionally, there will be a replacement of specialty kitchen equipment and installation of new interior finishes.

Externally, the project includes upgrading the building envelope, such as replacing the existing roof with a Standing Seam Metal Roof (SSMR) and changing out exterior doors and windows. Moreover, the renovation aims to eliminate hazardous materials like ACM, LBP, and Mold for the safety and well-being of occupants.

In accordance with DFARs 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.

Estimated duration of the project is 780 calendar days. NOTE: The project duration in the actual solicitation could be increased.

ELIGIBILITY

Responses to this synopsis must address at a minimum the following items:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

2.) Can or has your company managed a task of this magnitude? If so, please provide details.

3.) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before, including specialty dining equipment contractors? If so, provide details.

4.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the scope of work?

5.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, UEI number, etc.

6.) Respondents to this notice must indicate whether they also qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction which has a small business size standard of $45M.

The Product Service Code is Z2FD – Repair or Alteration of Dining Facility.

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Firm will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the Government to the prime’s subcontractors that are not similarly situated. for general construction Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

Should this action be solicited as Full and Open Competition, a Small Business Participation Plan will be identified as an evaluation factor in the solicitation. Large Business(es) must comply with FAR 52.219-9 by submitting an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this synopsis. However, respondents are reminded that all construction performance must follow the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (EM 385-1-1, and must also comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and/or regulations.

Anticipated RFP issuance date is on or about June/July 2023. The official synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued at the Government Point of Entry for Federal Contracts as required in FAR 5.102.

Responses to this Synopsis shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the contractor’s capability statement and responses to all questions above.

Correspondence will be issued via the Government Point of Entry, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment. Contractors are responsible for monitoring the site http://www.beta.sam.gov/ http://www.beta.sam.gov/ for updates. Interested firms must be registered at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

Interested Firms shall respond to this Synopsis no later than 19 December 2023. Email your response to Ashley Harrison at ashley.m.bowles@usace.army.mil and terry.hardin@usace.army.mil. EMAIL IS THE PREFERRED METHOD WHEN

RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:ashley.m.bowles@usace.army.mil mailto:terry.hardin@usace.army.mil