Design-Bid-Build, FFG-62 Land Based Engineering Site, Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex, Philadelphia, PA

This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. 

The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to make notice of a proposed contract action for performing construction services for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB), FFG-62 Land Based Engineering, located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard (PNY) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This project renovates/modernizes the South Bay of Building 77H to provide a Land Based Engineering Test Site (LBETS) that will accommodate a comprehensive FFG-62 Constellation Class Machinery Plant Test & Evaluation Program for the life of the Class.

Renovate/modernize the South Bay of building 77H to provide 40,000 SF FFG-62 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) and supporting infrastructure at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex (PNYA), Philadelphia PA.

Building 77H renovation/modernization includes control room and pile supported concrete pads for test equipment; industrial staging area; shop area; tool and spare parts storage areas; demolition/removal of existing test sites; selective building demolition; civil site work to accommodate 20 MVA utility service; diesel fuel distribution system and 5,000 gal day tank; structural modifications to support air intake and exhaust stacks and extensive roof replacement; load bank platforms on the existing roof; new fire suppression systems; and fire/life safety code upgrades. Complete demolition of Building 480.

The completed time for this contract is 1,000 calendar days after award.

This solicitation is being advertised as "Unrestricted" for full and open competition. This source selection procurement requires both non-price (technical and past performance) and price proposals and will utilize the best value continuum process at FAR 15.101-1, Tradeoff.  The basis for evaluation and evaluation factors for award will be included in the solicitation.  Large business concerns are required to submit a subcontracting plan prior to award of the contract.

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 $45,000,000. 

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

This office anticipates award of a contract for these services by November 2024.

A Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) was conducted, and a Sources Sought Notice was issued on 20 November 2023, seeking eligible Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses to determine the opportunity for a set-aside. The Government invited prospective offerors with the capabilities of performing construction services that meet or exceed the stated requirement to submit a capabilities statement. Respondents were required to submit relevant experience in performing efforts of similar size, scope, and complexity within the last ten (10) years. Based on the market research conducted for this procurement and 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. Successful award and completion of the requirements can be achieved by soliciting the contract as "Unrestricted" for full and open competition. A DD2579 Small Business Coordination Record was approved by the NAVFAC MIDLANT Small Business Professional on 06 December 2023. On 06 December 2023, the Small Business Administration (SBA) Procurement Center Representative (PCR) concurred with this recommendation.

The drawings and specifications for this project will be posted with the solicitation and are not available at this time. The solicitation will be issued by NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, CON21 on or about 15 May 2024. The solicitation number will be N40085-24-R-2536. All documents will be in Adobe PDF file format and downloadable from the PIEE and Sam.gov website. The official address to the solicitation is https://piee.eb.mil and https://www.sam.gov under “contract opportunities” when it becomes available. Contractors are encouraged to register for the solicitation when downloading from the website. Only registered contractors will be notified by email when amendments to the solicitation are issued. A free Acrobat Reader, required to view the PDF files, can be downloaded from the Adobe website.

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 Brittany Cristelli at Brittany.n.cristelli.civ@us.navy.mil.