Bldg. 2 - Chiller Plant Construction and Associated Projects

Amendment 6

Bldg. 2 - Chiller Plant Construction and Associated Projects

The purpose for this Amendment is to:

1. Provide answers to Post-Site Visit Questions which were previously unanswered
2. Provide last set of questions received through September 30, 2022
3. Provide General Commissioning Specification, Commissioning of Plumbing System, Commissioning of HVAC System, & Commissioning of Electrical Systems Attachment

Amendment 4

The purpose for this Amendment is to:
A. Consolidate previously posted Solicitation Amendments into one.
B. Provide a list of site visit attendees.
C. Extend Question Due Date
D. To provide answers to Post-Site Visit Questions received through September 26, 2022.

Amendment 3

September 9, 2022 - 9:00 am Central Time – 2nd Site Visit

All firms interested in attending the pre-proposal conference/site visit must submit the following information by email to Howard.Nesmith@fda.hhs.gov no later than 2:00 pm Central Time, September 8, 2022:

     1.  Full name and telephone number of individual(s) attending;

     2.  Company name, address, and telephone number;

     3.  Certification of Vaccination Form.

September 12, 2022 Question Due Date and October 11, 2022 Proposal Due Date remain unchanged.

COVID-19 Information and Requirements

As of August 22, 2022, to align with recently published CDC guidance, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force identified changes to COVID-19 safety protocols for federal agencies. The FDA/HHS has instructed all operating divisions to implement the changes outlined below effective immediately.

COVID-19 Vaccinations:

The FDA is no longer collecting vaccination information from employees on a voluntary basis. Safety protocols for employees and contractors entering or working onsite at FDA facilities no longer vary based on an individual’s vaccination status. Information collected to date will be maintained in accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration’s records retention schedules. 

COVID-19 Testing:

The FDA is no longer requiring employees entering or working onsite at an FDA facility to participate in required COVID-19 screening testing regardless of their vaccination status. Employees working onsite may still request COVID-19 screening testing through the FDA-WTT on a voluntary basis, or when participating in an inspection where the firm is requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

Contractor and Visitor Requirements:  

The FDA is no longer requiring contractors and visitors to complete a Certification of Vaccination Form or have proof of a negative COVID-19 test when entering FDA facilities.   

HOWEVER, NCTR facilities are located within Jefferson County, of which COVID-19 rating is currently HIGH/RED STATUS. Therefore, before entering NCTR facilities proof of a negative COVID-19 test documentation as provided on the attached Certification of Vaccination and FACE COVERING IS REQUIRE.

No Solicitation language will be made at this time given COVID-19 Guidelines are very fluid and subject to change at any time. At time of award the most current COVID-19 Guidelines will be incorporated into the contract.

Attachment J-13 Certification of Vaccination for contractor and visitor certification of vaccination attestation at all FDA facilities. All on-site contractors and visitors will be required to have a completed Certification of Vaccination form on their person when entering a federal facility. If a contractor or visitor is not fully vaccinated, they must have in their possession documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result within the last 72 hours to show the Agency.

All attendees will be required to sign in at the security gate and present a driver’s license or other government issued identification in exchange for a visitor’s identification card. All attendees will require escort to the conference room.

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Amendment 2

August 29, 2022 - 9:00 am Central Time - Site Visit and Solicitation COVID-19 Information and Requirements

As of August 22, 2022 to align with recently published CDC guidance, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force identified changes to COVID-19 safety protocols for federal agencies. The FDA/HHS has instructed all operating divisions to implement the changes outlined below effective immediately.

COVID-19 Vaccinations:

The FDA is no longer collecting vaccination information from employees on a voluntary basis. Safety protocols for employees and contractors entering or working onsite at FDA facilities no longer vary based on an individual’s vaccination status. Information collected to date will be maintained in accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration’s records retention schedules. 

COVID-19 Testing:

The FDA is no longer requiring employees entering or working onsite at an FDA facility to participate in required COVID-19 screening testing regardless of their vaccination status. Employees working onsite may still request COVID-19 screening testing through the FDA-WTT on a voluntary basis, or when participating in an inspection where the firm is requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

Contractor and Visitor Requirements:  

The FDA is no longer requiring contractors and visitors to complete a Certification of Vaccination Form or have proof of a negative COVID-19 test when entering FDA facilities.   

HOWEVER, NCTR WILL STILL BE FOLLOWING THE FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS IF JEFFERSON COUNTY IS RATED HIGH/RED STATUS. 

No Solicitation language will be made at this time given for COVID-19 Guidelines are very fluid and subject to change at any time. At time of award the most current COVID-19 Guidelines will be incorporated into the contract.

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Amendment 1

Page 53

L-10 FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) FEB 1995) Alt I (FEB 1995)

(b) An organized pre-proposal conference/site visit has been scheduled for:

Day/Date: August 29, 2022

Time Changed from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am Central Time

See Attached:  FDA_SOL_75F40122R00051 Bldg 2 - Chiller Plant_Rev 8_12

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SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

ALL VISITORS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED

• Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit August 29, 2022
• All firms interested in attending the pre-proposal conference/site visit must submit the following information by email to Howard.Nesmith@fda.hhs.gov  no later than 2:00 pm Central Time, August 26, 2022:

1. Full name and telephone number of individual(s) attending;;
2. Company name, address, and telephone number;.
3. Certification of Vaccination Form.

• It is MANDATORY to wear a well-fitting face covering/mask on campus while indoors, regardless of risk factors or vaccination status.
• If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness wear a face covering/mask that provides you with greater protection.
• COVID testing is required for all visitors that are not vaccinated or have not provided their vaccination information.
• Contractors and visitors must show a completed/signed Certification of Vaccination form (attached) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within the last 72 hours.
• All visitors are required to report to building #21 and present a valid government issued photo ID.  The visitor(s) must sign the visitor log book and be screened via the metal detector. 
• All the visitor’s possessions will also be screened.  Food items, video/audio tapes, computer equipment, disks and other magnetic media are not affected by the x-ray machine and will be scanned.
• The guards will then issue a visitor badge. 
• Visitors will turn in their visitor badge and sign-out on the log book upon exiting building #21.

Access to the facility shall not be granted if the visitor(s) refuses to cooperate with these security measures.

It is conceivable the Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit will take several hours and cross over typical lunch hours. You are welcome to bring water for hydration. There are drink and snack vending machines located throughout the site and an on-site cafeteria featuring hot-line and grill. The closest off-site (gas station / food) is6 miles away.

DUE TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA ONLINE UPLOAD, DOWNLOAD, STORAGE, AND DELIVERY LIMITATIONS, THE BELOW LISTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON EMAIL REQUEST SENT TO CONTRACT SPECIALIST HOWARD.NESMITH@FDA.HHS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• RECIPIENTS NAME:
• RECIPIENTS EMAIL ADDRESS:
• RECIPIENTS PHONE NUMBER:
• COMPANY’S NAME:
• STREET ADDRESS: (NO P. O. BOX)
• CITY:
• STATE:
• ZIP CODE:

DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS ON CD/DVD MEDIA DELIVERED VIA UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) NEXT DAY AIR, SIGNATURE REQUIRED, WITH TRACKING INFORMATION PROVIDED

Amendment 2

August 29, 2022 - 9:00 am Central Time - Site Visit and Solicitation COVID-19 Information and Requirements

As of August 22, 2022 to align with recently published CDC guidance, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force identified changes to COVID-19 safety protocols for federal agencies. The FDA/HHS has instructed all operating divisions to implement the changes outlined below effective immediately.

COVID-19 Vaccinations:

The FDA is no longer collecting vaccination information from employees on a voluntary basis. Safety protocols for employees and contractors entering or working onsite at FDA facilities no longer vary based on an individual’s vaccination status. Information collected to date will be maintained in accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration’s records retention schedules. 

COVID-19 Testing:

The FDA is no longer requiring employees entering or working onsite at an FDA facility to participate in required COVID-19 screening testing regardless of their vaccination status. Employees working onsite may still request COVID-19 screening testing through the FDA-WTT on a voluntary basis, or when participating in an inspection where the firm is requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

Contractor and Visitor Requirements:  

The FDA is no longer requiring contractors and visitors to complete a Certification of Vaccination Form or have proof of a negative COVID-19 test when entering FDA facilities.   

HOWEVER, NCTR WILL STILL BE FOLLOWING THE FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS IF JEFFERSON COUNTY IS RATED HIGH/RED STATUS. 

No Solicitation language will be made at this time given for COVID-19 Guidelines are very fluid and subject to change at any time. At time of award the most current COVID-19 Guidelines will be incorporated into the contract.

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Amendment 1

Page 53

L-10 FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) FEB 1995) Alt I (FEB 1995)

(b) An organized pre-proposal conference/site visit has been scheduled for:

Day/Date: August 29, 2022

Time Changed from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am Central Time

See Attached:  FDA_SOL_75F40122R00051 Bldg 2 - Chiller Plant_Rev 8_12

* * * * * * * 

SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

ALL VISITORS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED

• Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit August 29, 2022
• All firms interested in attending the pre-proposal conference/site visit must submit the following information by email to Howard.Nesmith@fda.hhs.gov  no later than 2:00 pm Central Time, August 26, 2022:

1. Full name and telephone number of individual(s) attending;;
2. Company name, address, and telephone number;.
3. Certification of Vaccination Form.

• It is MANDATORY to wear a well-fitting face covering/mask on campus while indoors, regardless of risk factors or vaccination status.
• If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness wear a face covering/mask that provides you with greater protection.
• COVID testing is required for all visitors that are not vaccinated or have not provided their vaccination information.
• Contractors and visitors must show a completed/signed Certification of Vaccination form (attached) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within the last 72 hours.
• All visitors are required to report to building #21 and present a valid government issued photo ID.  The visitor(s) must sign the visitor log book and be screened via the metal detector. 
• All the visitor’s possessions will also be screened.  Food items, video/audio tapes, computer equipment, disks and other magnetic media are not affected by the x-ray machine and will be scanned.
• The guards will then issue a visitor badge. 
• Visitors will turn in their visitor badge and sign-out on the log book upon exiting building #21.

Access to the facility shall not be granted if the visitor(s) refuses to cooperate with these security measures.

It is conceivable the Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit will take several hours and cross over typical lunch hours. You are welcome to bring water for hydration. There are drink and snack vending machines located throughout the site and an on-site cafeteria featuring hot-line and grill. The closest off-site (gas station / food) is6 miles away.

DUE TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA ONLINE UPLOAD, DOWNLOAD, STORAGE, AND DELIVERY LIMITATIONS, THE BELOW LISTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON EMAIL REQUEST SENT TO CONTRACT SPECIALIST HOWARD.NESMITH@FDA.HHS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• RECIPIENTS NAME:
• RECIPIENTS EMAIL ADDRESS:
• RECIPIENTS PHONE NUMBER:
• COMPANY’S NAME:
• STREET ADDRESS: (NO P. O. BOX)
• CITY:
• STATE:
• ZIP CODE:

DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS ON CD/DVD MEDIA DELIVERED VIA UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) NEXT DAY AIR, SIGNATURE REQUIRED, WITH TRACKING INFORMATION PROVIDED

Amendment 1

Page 53

L-10 FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) FEB 1995) Alt I (FEB 1995)

(b) An organized pre-proposal conference/site visit has been scheduled for:

Day/Date: August 29, 2022

Time Changed from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am Central Time

See Attached:  FDA_SOL_75F40122R00051 Bldg 2 - Chiller Plant_Rev 8_12

* * * * * * * 

SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

ALL VISITORS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED

• Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit August 29, 2022
• All firms interested in attending the pre-proposal conference/site visit must submit the following information by email to Howard.Nesmith@fda.hhs.gov  no later than 2:00 pm Central Time, August 26, 2022:

1. Full name and telephone number of individual(s) attending;;
2. Company name, address, and telephone number;.
3. Certification of Vaccination Form.

• It is MANDATORY to wear a well-fitting face covering/mask on campus while indoors, regardless of risk factors or vaccination status.
• If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness wear a face covering/mask that provides you with greater protection.
• COVID testing is required for all visitors that are not vaccinated or have not provided their vaccination information.
• Contractors and visitors must show a completed/signed Certification of Vaccination form (attached) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within the last 72 hours.
• All visitors are required to report to building #21 and present a valid government issued photo ID.  The visitor(s) must sign the visitor log book and be screened via the metal detector. 
• All the visitor’s possessions will also be screened.  Food items, video/audio tapes, computer equipment, disks and other magnetic media are not affected by the x-ray machine and will be scanned.
• The guards will then issue a visitor badge. 
• Visitors will turn in their visitor badge and sign-out on the log book upon exiting building #21.

Access to the facility shall not be granted if the visitor(s) refuses to cooperate with these security measures.

It is conceivable the Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit will take several hours and cross over typical lunch hours. You are welcome to bring water for hydration. There are drink and snack vending machines located throughout the site and an on-site cafeteria featuring hot-line and grill. The closest off-site (gas station / food) is6 miles away.

DUE TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA ONLINE UPLOAD, DOWNLOAD, STORAGE, AND DELIVERY LIMITATIONS, THE BELOW LISTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON EMAIL REQUEST SENT TO CONTRACT SPECIALIST HOWARD.NESMITH@FDA.HHS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• RECIPIENTS NAME:
• RECIPIENTS EMAIL ADDRESS:
• RECIPIENTS PHONE NUMBER:
• COMPANY’S NAME:
• STREET ADDRESS: (NO P. O. BOX)
• CITY:
• STATE:
• ZIP CODE:

DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS ON CD/DVD MEDIA DELIVERED VIA UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) NEXT DAY AIR, SIGNATURE REQUIRED, WITH TRACKING INFORMATION PROVIDED

SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

ALL VISITORS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED

• Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit August 29, 2022
• All firms interested in attending the pre-proposal conference/site visit must submit the following information by email to Howard.Nesmith@fda.hhs.gov  no later than 2:00 pm Central Time, August 26, 2022:

1. Full name and telephone number of individual(s) attending;;
2. Company name, address, and telephone number;.
3. Certification of Vaccination Form.

• It is MANDATORY to wear a well-fitting face covering/mask on campus while indoors, regardless of risk factors or vaccination status.
• If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness wear a face covering/mask that provides you with greater protection.
• COVID testing is required for all visitors that are not vaccinated or have not provided their vaccination information.
• Contractors and visitors must show a completed/signed Certification of Vaccination form (attached) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within the last 72 hours.
• All visitors are required to report to building #21 and present a valid government issued photo ID.  The visitor(s) must sign the visitor log book and be screened via the metal detector. 
• All the visitor’s possessions will also be screened.  Food items, video/audio tapes, computer equipment, disks and other magnetic media are not affected by the x-ray machine and will be scanned.
• The guards will then issue a visitor badge. 
• Visitors will turn in their visitor badge and sign-out on the log book upon exiting building #21.

Access to the facility shall not be granted if the visitor(s) refuses to cooperate with these security measures.

It is conceivable the Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit will take several hours and cross over typical lunch hours. You are welcome to bring water for hydration. There are drink and snack vending machines located throughout the site and an on-site cafeteria featuring hot-line and grill. The closest off-site (gas station / food) is6 miles away.

DUE TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA ONLINE UPLOAD, DOWNLOAD, STORAGE, AND DELIVERY LIMITATIONS, THE BELOW LISTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON EMAIL REQUEST SENT TO CONTRACT SPECIALIST HOWARD.NESMITH@FDA.HHS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• RECIPIENTS NAME:
• RECIPIENTS EMAIL ADDRESS:
• RECIPIENTS PHONE NUMBER:
• COMPANY’S NAME:
• STREET ADDRESS: (NO P. O. BOX)
• CITY:
• STATE:
• ZIP CODE:

DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS ON CD/DVD MEDIA DELIVERED VIA UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) NEXT DAY AIR, SIGNATURE REQUIRED, WITH TRACKING INFORMATION PROVIDED

SEE ATTACHED PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of upcoming Solicitation.

All necessary information will be provided once Solicitation is Posted.

At this time no requirement information will be provided other than identified herein.

This requirement is intended to be awarded to a single contractor for the overall project.