Construct Communications Center, Kuwait

Added: Dec 18, 2008 2:55 pm Modified: Mar 04, 2009 2:05 pmTrack Changes This is to notify all interested parties that this pre-solicitation notice is hereby cancelled and has been reissued as W912ER-09-R-0014.

Added: Dec 18, 2008 2:55 pm Modified: Jan 21, 2009 11:31 amTrack Changes Description: Please disregard all previous postings for this solicitation. This announcement is for the purpose of soliciting names of construction contractors interested in submitting an offer to provide construction services for the design build of communication facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Project Scope: The project consists of development of a communication facility that is approximately 24,000 sq.ft. in size at Camp Arifjan Kuwait. The facility will include, but is not limited to, an information processing/operations area with computer data center; technical control operations area; a network operations center; Defense Switched Network (DSN) Telephone System; Video Teleconference Center; raised flooring; operations support, administrative, and storage area. It is an electronically integrated facility with classified and unclassified local area networks, global connectivity, and building information systems. Supporting facilities include electric service; perimeter lighting, water distribution, waste water collection, paving, walks, curbs and gutters; storm drainage; site improvements, and information systems. Additional systems include, but are not limited to, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, fire suppression and detection systems, and annunciation systems. Primary electrical power will be provided by a self contained prime power generation plant.

The magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The expected contract duration is 540 days.

Additional Requirements: Construction contractors are invited to participate in this project. All firms applying shall be licensed to do business in the State of Kuwait or demonstrate the ability to be licensed at contract award and will comply with the laws and regulations of the State of Kuwait to become licensed. U.S. CONTRACTOR DEFINED: To be considered a U.S. firm, the firm must be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S.; have filed corporate and employment tax returns in the U.S. for a minimum of two (2) years (if required) and has filed State and Federal income tax returns (if required) for 2 years; have paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. JOINT VENTURE AS U.S. CONTRACTOR: Joint venture (JV) arrangements are allowed so long as the Government can classify the JV as a U.S. entity. For a JV to be considered a U.S. entity, the U.S. firm must be the controlling partner, with at least 51% vested financial interest in the JV.

Plans and Specifications: Two (2) sets of the solicitation will be issued on compact disk (CD) to prime contractors at no cost. The solicitation will not be provided to plan rooms, subcontractors, suppliers, or vendors.

Contracting Procedures: The solicitation will be a request for proposal (RFP). Source selection will be made using the best value tradeoff process. Offers from firms that do not qualify as United States firms will be evaluated by adding 20 percent to the offer. Both non-pricing (technical) and price proposals are required. The evaluation factors with their significance and weight will be provided in the RFP. The Government may include options in the solicitation. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis.

Acquisition Time Line: Tentative date for issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) number W912ER-09-R-0019 is 5 February 2009. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 10 March 2009. Tentative date to award the contract is 24 March 2009. Solicitation Request: Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request to either the address listed or email a copy to both Ms. Lea Walker, lea.walker@usace.army.mil and Mrs. Robyn Ratchford, Robyn.Ratchford@usace.army.mil. The request must state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, and reference the solicitation number (RFP number). Indicate on the request whether your firm is a prime contractor, JV, subcontractor, supplier, or vendor. In your request, state whether or not you need the base access forms for the site visit.

Added: Dec 18, 2008 2:55 pm Modified: Jan 21, 2009 8:14 amTrack Changes This project encompasses: 1. The design and construction of a CAS Apron, consisting of a 58,200 SM medium-load paved apron sized to accommodate 24 fighters, including all connecting taxiways, shoulders, site work, markings, lighting, tie-downs, utilities (including but not limited to power connections and electrical infrastructure), and all other elements required to make the ramp complete and usable; 2. An upgrade to the existing MSA/ASP, consisting of the construction of an addition and modifications to the existing munitions storage area (MSA) compound. Project will include all required demolition, site grading, drainage improvements, and other site work, paved roadways, and earth-covered magazines, paved munitions storage pads, lightning protection, site lighting, fencing, and generator power to increase the capacity of the existing facilities to accommodate the safe receipt, storage, building and sustained delivery of munitions for up to 10 days of ground and air combat for six or more Brigade Combat Teams; and 3. Rotary Wing Parking and Taxiway consisting of an aviation parking apron sized for 12 CH-47 helicopters, a taxiway, lighting, markings, tie down and grounding points. Supporting Facilities include electrical and water distribution systems, roads, and site improvements.

This project is phase 1 of 2 phases. At the completion of both phases, the construction projects will be able to support fifty (50) CH-47 aircraft. The magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00 USD. The expected contract duration is three hundred and sixty (540) calendar days.

Plans and Specifications: Two (2) sets of the solicitation will be issued on compact disk (CD) to prime contractors at no cost. The solicitation will not be provided to subcontractors, suppliers, or vendors. Contracting Procedures: The solicitation will be a request for proposal (RFP). Source selection will be made using the best value trade-off process. Both non-pricing (technical) and price proposals are required. The evaluation factors with their significance and weight will be provided in the RFP. The Government may include options in the solicitation. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis.

Acquisition Time Line: Tentative date of issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) number W912ER-09-R-0016 is 21 December 2008. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 13 January 2009. Solicitation Request: Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send an email to All of the following: Lea.Walker@usace.army.mil and Robyn.Ratchford@usace.army.mil. The request must state the name of the company,

Added: Dec 18, 2008 2:55 pm Modified: Jan 20, 2009 3:03 pmTrack Changes This announcement is for the purpose of soliciting names of construction contractors interested in submitting an offer to provide construction services for the design build of a Dining Facility (DFAC) at Al Udeid Air Base in the State of Qatar and is contingent upon availability of funds.

Project Scope: The project consists of development of a Design-Build package for construction of a new Temporary Dining Facility (DFAC) and associated supporting facilities. This facility will be constructed as a single story temporary facility, pre-engineered building (PEB) on a concrete slab and include all necessary utilities. Facility shall be sized at 1,840 square meters. The work shall include the preparation of construction design documents and the construction required to provide fully functional facility.

The magnitude of this construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The expected contract duration is 150 days.

Additional Requirements: Only U.S. and Qatar contractors are invited to participate in this project. All firms applying shall be licensed to do business in the State of Qatar or demonstrate the ability to be licensed at contract award and will comply with the laws and regulations of the State of Qatar to become licensed. U.S.

CONTRACTOR DEFINED: To be considered a U.S. firm, the firm must be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S.; have filed corporate and employment tax returns in the U.S. for a minimum of two (2) years (if required) and has filed State and Federal income tax returns (if required) for 2 years; have paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions.

JOINT VENTURE AS U.S. CONTRACTOR: Joint venture (JV) arrangements are allowed so long as the Government can classify the JV as a U.S. entity. For a JV to be considered a U.S. entity, the U.S. firm must be the controlling partner, with at least 51% vested financial interest in the JV.

Plans and Specifications: Two (2) sets of the solicitation will be issued on compact disk (CD) to prime contractors at no cost. The solicitation will not be provided to subcontractors, suppliers, or vendors.

Contracting Procedures: The solicitation will be a request for proposal (RFP). Source selection will be made using the best value tradeoff process. Offers from firms that do not qualify as United States firms will be evaluated by adding 20 percent to the offer. Both non-pricing (technical) and price proposals are required. The evaluation factors with their significance and weight will be provided in the RFP. The Government may include options in the solicitation. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis.

Acquisition Time Line: Tentative date for issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) number W912ER-07-R-0015 is 18 July 2007. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 01 September 2007. Tentative date to award the contract is 14 September 2007. Solicitation Request: Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request via email to lea.walker@usace.army.mil or Robyn.Ratchford@usace.army.mil or fax a copy to Ms. Lea Walker or Mrs. Robyn Ratchford, fax number 540-665-4033. The request must state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, and reference the solicitation number (RFP number). Indicate on the request whether your firm is a prime contractor, JV, subcontractor, supplier, or vendor. In your request, state whether or not you need the base access forms for the site visit.

Added: Dec 18, 2008 2:55 pm This project involves the construction of a communication facility that is approximately 24,000 sq. ft. in size at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The facility will include, but is not limited to an information processing/operations center with computer data center; technical control operations area; a network operations center; Defense Switched Network (DSN)Telephone System; Video Teleconference Center; raised flooring; operations support, administrative, and storage area. It is an electronically integrated facility with classified and unclassified local area networks, global connectivity, and building information systems. Supporting facilities include electric service; perimeter lighting, water distribution, waste water collection, paving, walks, curbs and gutters; storm drainage; site improvements, and information systems. Additional systems include but are not limited to Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, fire suppression and detection systems, and annunciation systems. Primary electrical power will be provided by a self-contained prime power generation plant.