B9101 GPO Renovation and NASA Roof Replacement, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi (Hancock County)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District (SAM) intends to place two brand name specification into solicitation W9127824R0052 in accordance with FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their capability to respond to the requirement. This request is not a request to be placed on a solicitation mailing list. It is for information only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) or announcement of a solicitation. The purpose of this notice is to understand the market for alternative suppliers of the items listed below. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all information received by the date indicated in this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to include this proposed brand name specification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Contracting, is conducting a market survey to identify alternative sources for the Fire Alarm System (FAS) at Building 9101 located on Stennis Space Center.

 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, anticipates a future procurement for the Government Printing Office (GPO) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Building 9101 Expansions, Interior Upgrades, & Roof Replacement, at Stennis Space Center, MS. The project involves the renovation of approximately 49,000 SF (1st floor is 43,000 SF and 2nd floor is 6,600 SF) of an unused portion of Building 9101 in order to expand GPO operations. The Administration Offices for GPO at this location will be renovated as well, totaling 25,000 SF. In addition to the expansion, the roof, covering 300,000 SF, will be replaced at Building 9101. Additional electrical supply will be needed for this expansion. Supporting activities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, information systems, signage, fire protection and alarm systems compatible with the existing Siemens FAS, connections to the existing Energy Monitoring Control System (EMCS), AT/FP requirements, and energy/sustainability requirements.

The FAS must comply with the existing Siemens XLS(PMI-2) Fire Finder panel, in Building 9101. The fire alarm system is used throughout Stennis as a standardization initiative for operations and maintenance optimization costs of the facility. The system is comprised of fire alarm initiation devices, smoke/heat detectors, duct detectors, and automation controls interoperability. It is contemplated that a separate refrigerant alarm be installed. All devices will be required to be programmed, controlled, tested, and commissioned to allow occupancy of the facility. The Fire Alarm System shall meet the plans and specifications of the project. The Fire Alarm System must also fully integrate with the existing Monaco BT-X Model # BT-XM: MNS, 170.3500 and be programmed to send addressable fire alarm signals to the Monaco Dispatch center for fire response dispatch.

It is the Government’s intent to specify Siemens Fire Finder XLS. The expansion into the unused portion of the building must tie into the existing FAS. All buildings, including Building 9101, use the Siemens XLS and the Monaco BT-X Model #BT-XM: MNS, 170.3500. Any alternative Brand proposed must have the ability to integrate seamlessly with the existing FAS. Additionally, they must have the compatibility of software/hardware upgrades.

Respondent firms shall provide:

1. Manufacturer's name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) if applicable.
2. Product data and written statement of the ability of the firm’s alternative product(s) to be used in place of the referenced product above for the equipment specified.
3. The written statement of compliance shall include necessary backup design information and supporting documentation. A list of projects in which the equipment has met similar requirements for similar applications shall be provided. The list shall include the exact location of project(s) and a point of contact with phone numbers. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this notice nor return the data provided. 

Responses should be sent to eric.j.hurtado@usace.army.mil and chanda.d.strenth@usace.army.mil no later than the stated response time. No other forms of transmission are requested or will be accepted.