Bldg 13 Base Communications Renovation, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

SOLICITATION NUMBER: N40085-20-R-0075

This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.  The intent of this synopsis is to make notice of a proposed contract action for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project for the Building 13 Base Communications Renovation, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project will consist of a total interior and partial exterior renovation of the 3-story, plus basement, historic masonry building of approximately 14,650 square feet. The scope of work will include abating hazardous materials; removing and replacing the south side stair tower with a new stair and elevator tower; upgrading the building’s structural support system; restoring original window openings; providing offices, conference and break areas, and modern toilet rooms; providing accessibility via ramp and elevator; and completely overhauling the building’s mechanical, electrical, data, and fire protection systems. Site improvements include all paving, walks, utility pads, ramps and green space. Utilities include electrical, fire, water, sanitary services, steam, connections, and relocations.

This solicitation is being advertised as "Total Small Business Set-Aside".  This is a source selection procurement requiring both non-price (technical and past performance) and price proposals, and will utilize the lowest price technically acceptable process at FAR 15.101-2.  The basis for evaluation and evaluation factors for award will be included in the solicitation. 

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.  The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $39,500,000. 

In accordance with FAR 19.501(c), the Contracting Officer has determined that there is not a reasonable expectation that an adequate number of Small Business firms would respond to or be qualified to perform the requirements of this solicitation. The activity small business office concurs with this decision.

The drawings and specifications for this project will be posted with the solicitation and are not available at this time.  The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on or about 01 June 2020.  All documents will be in Adobe PDF file format and downloadable from Contract Opportunities, beta.sam.gov website.  A free Acrobat Reader, required to view the PDF files, can be downloaded from the Adobe website. The official address to the solicitation is https://beta.sam.gov/.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  You must have an active registration in SAM to do business with the federal government.  For additional information, go to https://www.sam.gov.

Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Deanna Ward at deanna.ward@navy.mil.