Sources Sought response final updated 3 Oct.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE NEW WORLD SCREWWORM (NWS) FACILITY

Firms may use this template to submit information related to the sources sought posting. Firms may submit capability statements or brochures in response. The Government highly encourages the use of already provided information to respond to this sources sought. Links to company websites are permitted.

SECTION 1. COMPANY INFORMATION

· Company Name: _________________________________________________

· Address: _______________________________________________________

· Point of Contact (POC):

· Name: _________________________________________________

· Title:___________________________________________________

· Phone Number:__________________________________________

· Email Address:___________________________________________

· Cage Code: ___________________________________________________

· SAM UEI Number: ______________________________________________

· Company Website: ______________________________________________

· Bonding Capability (single/aggregate): _____________/__________________

· Relevant NAICS Codes: (List all that apply) List the NAICs under which your firm is registered and that your firm thinks applies to this action:

· Annual Revenue (Approximate): (Select One)

· ☐ Less than $1 Million

· ☐ $1 Million - $5 Million

· ☐ $5 Million - $10 Million

· ☐ $10 Million - $25 Million

· ☐ $25 Million - $50 Million

· ☐ Over $50 Million

· Years in Business: __________________________________________

SECTION 2. DESIGN-BUILD CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

· Design-Build Experience: Do you have direct experience as a prime contractor on design-build projects? ☐ Yes ☐ No

· Design-Build Team:

· Do you have in-house design capabilities, or do you typically partner with external design firms?

☐ Yes ☐ No

· If you partner with external design firms, do you have established relationships with firms specializing in:

· ☐ Containment facilities/laboratories

· ☐ Animal rearing facilities

· ☐ Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering

· ☐ Other (please specify):

· Experience with Specialized Facilities:

· Have you designed and/or constructed facilities with specialized requirements, such as:

· ☐ Containment facilities (e.g., BSL-2, BSL-3)

· ☐ Animal rearing facilities

· ☐ Laboratories

· ☐ Cleanrooms

· ☐ Other (please specify):

· If yes, please provide examples and describe any specific challenges encountered and how they were addressed.

· Design-Build to Budget/Target Value Design Build:

· Do you have experience with Design-Build to Budget type contracts?

☐ Yes ☐ No

· Do you have internal cost controls to ensure the contract remains in budget?

☐ Yes ☐ No

· Rough outline of a schedule for completing this work. (you may provide rough milestone schedule, primavera software, or projects summary schedule)

· Could this type of facility be constructed within a year?

SECTION 3. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

· Relevant Technical Expertise: Please mark if your firm has experience or expertise relevant to the construction of an NWS facility, such as:

· HVAC systems for controlled environments

· Air filtration and ventilation systems

· Waste management and sterilization protocols

· Biosecurity measures

· Construction materials suitable for containment

· Experience with Government Contracts: Have you provided design-build services to Government agencies via contract or agreement? ☐ Yes ☐ No

· Experience with Non-Government Entities: Have you provided design-build services to Non-Government, State, local agencies, or private entities via contract or agreement? ☐ Yes ☐ No

· Use of Technology:

· Do you utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design and construction? ☐ Yes ☐ No

· Do you use project management software for cost control, scheduling, and communication? ☐ Yes ☐ No

· Please describe any other relevant technologies your firm employs.

SECTION 4. MARKET FACTORS & POTENTIAL CONCERNS (Responses to these questions may be addressed separately via email or another document)

· Market Factors: Are there any market factors (e.g., availability of qualified labor, supply chain issues, subcontractor market) that may impact your pricing or ability to propose on a project of this nature?

· Significant Concerns/Risks: What significant concerns or risks do you foresee with the requirements of designing and constructing an NWS facility (e.g., unclear specifications, stringent containment requirements, specialized equipment)?

· Pricing Impact: Does the specialized nature of an NWS facility (e.g., containment requirements, specialized equipment) affect your pricing or ability to propose? Would outside consultants be required to price a requirement which included these features?

· Industry Successes/Challenges: What industry successes or challenges have you experienced in designing and constructing similar specialized facilities?

SECTION 5. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT (Responses to these questions may be addressed separately via email or another document)

· What information should USACE consider before incorporating the specialized requirements of an NWS facility in acquisitions, specifications, or statements of work?

· Are there specific design standards, guidelines, or best practices that you recommend USACE consider?

· Do you have any recommendations for mitigating potential risks associated with the construction of this type of facility?

· Any standard USACE requirements that should be considered in waiving, removing or reducing to improve rate of completion for this project?