Construct Consolidated MilStar Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Station OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA

**Tentative Site Visit Date Updated**

Pre-Solicitation Notice

W9128F22R0028

Construct Consolidated MilStar Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Station, OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA

On or about 11 October 2022, this office will issue Request for Proposal (RFP) to Consolidated MilStar Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Station OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA.  The solicitation will close on or about 29 November 2022. This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED.

Site Visit:

Scheduled Tour for Bidders. Pre-bid site visit must be arranged in advance for access to Offutt AFB, Nebraska. It is anticipated the site visit will be conducted on 10 November 2022 at 0800.

Site Visit POC:      Ben Hendricks

                               benjamin.a.hendricks@usace.army.mil

The bidders wishing access will need to be pre-vetted.  All visitors shall provide the following information to Ben Hendricks NLT 01 November 2022:

1. Name of Contractor
2. Names of individuals (Last, First, MI)
3. Date of Birth
4. Driver's license or State ID number
5. State that issued the Driver’s License of State ID
6. Social Security number
7. Country of Citizenship

Assembly will take place at 0800 hrs. (08:00 a.m.) CST, outside of the Offutt AFB Youth Center located at 2506 Hruska Drive, Offutt AFB, NE 68123. All bidders shall be taken by an Air Force bus to the site. The purpose of the conference/site visit will be to familiarize prospective offerors with the extent and nature of the project as well as unique features of this solicitation.

 DO NOTsubmit requests for plans and specifications. See ‘Obtaining Solicitation Documents’ below.

Project Description: 

Construct a consolidated Milstar Satellite Communications Station at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, with High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) shielding for a survivable Satellite Communications Ground Terminal facility to support the MILSTAR program and achieve the objective of a global, secure, nuclear-survivable space-based communication system. Primary facilities will include a communications facility, special foundations and redundant power generators. A complete Electronic Security System (ESS) and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system will be provided. Construction incorporates cyber security and antiterrorism measures. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections including placement of utility infrastructure for water, underground electrical, communications cabling, sanitary sewer, lighting, paving, parking, walks, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, signage, fire protection and alarm systems, security fencing, and antennae pads. Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements, UFC 3-600-01, UFC 4-021-01, UFC 4-211-01, International Building Codes (IBC), and all required current National Fire Codes. This project will comply with Department of Defense Antiterrorism/force protection requirements per UFC 4-010-01.

The contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the work in the proposed number of calendar days (Not to Exceed 730 calendar days) after receipt of NTP.  Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed.  Performance and Payment Bonds will be required.

The above project description is for information only.  Project scope of work is subject to change.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard for Small Business of $39.5M.

All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract award from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the Internet site at: https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code 236220 is included in their profile prior to submission of offer.

Estimated Magnitude:

The estimated magnitude of construction cost of this project is between $50,000,000 and $80,000,000.

Contracting Office Address:

USACE Omaha District

1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901

Point Of Contact:

All questions shall be submitted on ProjNet (ProjNet access, and additional guidance, will be given at time of solicitation issuance). 

Place of Performance: Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (https://sam.gov).

Find solicitation announcement in SAM.gov (https://sam.gov).

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Note: Offerors please be advised that an online registration requirement in System for Award Management (SAM) database http://www.sam.gov/ exists and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual Representations and Certifications on SAM.  Representations and certifications are required to be up-dated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete.  The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from date of submission or update to SAM. Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (https://sam.gov).  Registration is required to access solicitation documents. SAM.gov (https://sam.gov) provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices and amendments.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. DATES ARE ESTIMATES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.