A.01.23_REQUEST_FOR_INFORMATION_BTC4.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

W912HP19R2001

BTC4, Phase 2 Ft. Jackson, SC

PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

This notice constitutes a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This announcement seeks information from industry and will ONLY be used for preliminary planning and market research purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is $36.5 million average annual revenue. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the responses to this RFI.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District has been tasked to solicit the interest of prospective offeror(s) to determine the availability of qualified contractors to compete under a potential solicitation resulting from this announcement. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge interest, capabilities and qualifications of members of the Construction Community as the Government must ensure there is adequate competition amongst the potential pool of responsible contractors. Responses to this synopsis will be used as a market research tool in order to determine acquisition strategy and how the upcoming solicitation will be advertised. This RFI is intended for Small Businesses ONLY.

BACKGROUND & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

Background: USACE Charleston District intends to solicit and award contract(s) for new construction of three barracks / company operation facilities as a part of the Basic Combat Trainee IV (BTC), Phase II.

Initially, this Sources sought announcement was issued to gauge industry’s capabilities on the BTC4 complex as a whole. The Government is re-issuing this sources sought to determine impact, if any, on small businesses. As a result, the Barracks sites have been separated into two sites instead of one large complex.

Summary of Requirements:

BTC4, Phase II - Construct a Basic Combat Trainee IV Complex (PN 76218) and incidental related work for three barracks/company operations facilities (B/COFs) (60,100 SF EA or a total of 180,300SF), parking, and 3 physical training pits.

Supporting Facilities include site development, utilities and connections, perimeter security devices, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, landscaping, fencing, and signage.

The anticipated magnitude of construction for the first barracks site is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

The anticipated magnitude of construction for the second barracks site is between $25,000,000 and $65,000,000.

PLACES OF PERFORMANCE / LIST OF SITES:

Ft. Jackson, Columbia SC

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

(1) Your firm's intent to submit a proposal. Indicate which site (or both) that you intend to propose on.

(2) Name of firm with address, phone and point of contact.

(3) A copy of your entity record in SAM.gov.

(4) A letter of current bonding capacity from an acceptable surety/bonding company both expressed in dollar value per contract and aggregate bonding capacity.

(5) Teaming / JV arrangements: If you intend to team for the purpose of bidding on one or both of these projects, submit a signed letter of intent between both teaming partners.

(6) A Statement of Capability (SOC) summarizing your firm's skills, experience, and knowledge as it pertains to the minimum requirements specified in paragraph 7 below.

(7) Demonstrated Experience: Upon review of the Summary of Requirements above, submit at least three but no more than five projects where you have demonstrated similar vertical new construction experience within the last seven years having a value of no less than $10M within Continental United States (CONUS) for the first site and no less than $25M for the second site. “Similar” construction can be defined as of the same type building(s) and complexity to that of the Reception Complex and Basic Combat Trainee Complex as specified above. If you intend to team, each partner must submit a minimum of one project each and no less than three projects as a team that meet all the criteria described herein. Include the following in your description:

Customer Name and contact information Dollar value Description of the requirement by identifying the capabilities and experience requested in paragraph seven above. If the Government cannot determine how the projects are similar, it will not be considered in our final determination.

Identify whether you were the prime, sub and/or whether you were a part of a Joint Venture. If you were a part of a joint venture or a sub, what role did you have with the project?

Timeliness of performance

(8) Provide all current and planned projects over the next five (5) years, if applicable. Identify the timeline of these projects and available resources.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THIS PROJECT WHEN IT

IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS RFI.

WHEN / WHERE TO SUBMIT RESPONSES:

Interested business concerns are requested to complete and return via email any responses to this RFI.

Responses to this RFI shall NOT exceed fifteen (15) pages, and must be electronically submitted no later than 2:00 PM Eastern time Thursday, May 9, 2019, to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Amy S.

Rivers, at amy.s.rivers@usace.army.mil. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, please subject your email "RFI RESPONSE: W912HP19R2001 FIRM NAME HERE" Participation is voluntary; respondents will not be paid to participate. However, your participation in this market research endeavor is greatly appreciated and will be instrumental in assisting the USACE Charleston District in making the solicitation decision most appropriate for market conditions and to meet the Government requirements.

NOTE: The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms.

Submittals will be used for market survey information only. Interested parties providing information as part of this market research process are hereby advised that your information will NOT be used later as part of the evaluation process should you choose to submit a proposal in response to any solicitation that may result in the future. All information submitted under this RFI will be considered proprietary and will not be available for use outside of the Federal government.

PLANNED SOLICITATION:

Currently it is estimated that the formal solicitation could occur in the next 3-5 months. The Government's acquisition strategy is unknown. A Pre-Solicitation announcement will be issued no sooner than 15 days prior to the release of the solicitation.