Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) SABER

The purpose of this amendment is to:
-Answer offeror's pre-proposal questions- see attached document "SABER Q & A"
-Increase the number of pags fro the technical submission from 20 pgs to 40 pgs
-Extend the solicitation close date to 5 September 2018
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full effect. Please see attached amendment for additional information..

The United States Air Force at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, has a need for a Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract. The SABER contract's purpose is to provide complete non-complex construction projects with an estimated project value less than $1,000,000.00. **NOTE - solicitation/award may allow project values of $2,000,000.00 per project in the future**

The contract will require most types of standard construction work, real property maintenance and repair incidental to such construction. Work includes, but is not limited to, utilities, pavements, structural design, environmental and hazardous abatements, power and heat generation, specialized systems, and earthwork. See attached Statement of Work for details.

A site visit is scheduled for 0900 AST on 19 July 2018 at Al Udeid Air Base. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend. RSVP for the site visit is required by 0800 AST on 17 July 2018. Contractors that do not RSVP cannot be accommodated due to transportation and force protection requirements. When providing RSVP please list the individual's names and whether or not the individuals are able to drive on base. Contractors are to arrive at the North Gate DBIDS office by 0830 AST on 19 July 2018 to allow time for security processing before the site visit. Please note, multimedia devices are not permitted on base and contractors who bring prohibited items will be turned away.

Proposals will be evaluated using Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 15.101-1 - Tradeoff Process using full and open competition. NAICS code is 236220. There are no small business requirements. The complete solicitation will only be available electronically at www.fbo.gov. No paper/hard copies will be provided. It is the contractor's responsibility to download the RFP documents and to monitor the website for possible amendments, changes or updates.

IMPORTANT: This solicitation requires prime vendors/offerors and subcontractors at all tiers with the potential to be paid a sum equal to, or greater than, $30,000 for performance under the contract must be fully registered in JOINT CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING SYSTEM (JCCS) (https://www.jccs.gov) prior to award and complete with all vendor registration requirements prior to the solicitation response/close date. Prior to the solicitation response/close date, vendors must demonstrate that they have all necessary licensure, registration and approvals to perform work in Qatar from the Qatar Ministry of Economy and Commerce, as well as membership with the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. All responsible sources may submit a proposal.

The Government anticipates the award of a single Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a five year ordering period. The anticipated maximum value is $50,000,000.00. The guaranteed contract minimum amount is $5,000.00 Proposals for each potential task order will be solicited from the SABER contractor through a formal Task Order Request/Request for Proposal process. Task orders will be awarded as firm-fixed price contracts based upon the basic RS Means Unit Price book with a contractor calculated coefficient to account for regional adjustments, indirect costs, profit, and all other expenses. All work will be performed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

Liquidated damages will be identified for each task order.

Interested vendors may register their contact information at the Federal Business Opportunities website under this notice. This list will be available on-line and is to facilitate subcontracting opportunities.

Any questions relating to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the 379th ECONS office. For questions, please contact SSgt Macy Wester or Capt Olivia Dean at 379econs.construction@auab.afcent.af.mil.

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