Explosive Research and Development Laboratory Facility (ERDLF) Re-Procurement, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

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The New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Finalize construction of a partially (50%) constructed modern, functionally configured Explosive Research and Development Loading Facility. Existing mission operations will be collocated within the facility to efficiently and effectively provide necessary mission requirements at Picatinny Arsenal. The original construction contract was terminated 5 years ago. This effort will include extensive evaluation of existing construction, correction of deficiencies and completing the construction. Construction will include reinforced concrete, floor slabs, and walls, structural steel high-bay framing, architecturally pleasing exterior in accordance with Installation Design Guide, sustainable design requirements, engineering work space, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, and fire protection systems, explosive storage facilities, and site improvements. Anti-Terrorism Force Protection security in accordance with Department of Defense construction standards as well as Department of Army Pamphlet 385-64 will be associated with this project.

This procurement is being solicited under 100% Full and Open Competition. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. The lowest price technically acceptable offeror, only if a large business entity, will be required to submit a subcontracting plan upon request by the Contracting Officer. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236210. The small business size standard is $36,500,000. The SIC CODE is Y1JZ. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Plans and specifications for the subject project may be available on or about 15 July 2015, with proposal due date on or about 17 August 2015.

The small business subcontracting goals for USACE New York District are as follows: Small Business 40.0%, Small Disadvantaged Business 3.0%, Women-Owned Small Business 7.0%, HubZone Small Business 1.0%, Veteran Owned Small Business 2.0% and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business 3.0%. A subcontracting plan reflecting goals less than indicated, shall provide, as part of the subcontracting plan submission, those extenuating circumstances of why the goal cannot be met. You may contact the District, Deputy of Small Business or your local SBA for assistance. A contract will not be awarded until the Contracting Officer has determined that the subcontracting plan provides maximum practicable opportunities for Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HubZone Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business program concerns to participate in contract performance. The media selected for issuance of Synopsis/Solicitation and amendments shall solely be at the discretion of the Government; accordingly, the media utilized for this project shall be the internet. Paper copies of this solicitation and amendments, if any, will not be available or issued. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7007, all vendors who want access to the solicitation must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM), located at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ and Federal Business Opportunity (FedBizOpps), located at http://www.fbo.gov, in order to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal Agencies. Interested parties may download and print the solicitation at no charge from the FedBizOpps website http://www.fbo.gov. Some contractor tools are as follows: 1. Register to receive Notification, and 2. Subscribe to the Mailing List for specific solicitations at Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) or utilize the Vendor Notification Service in ASFI (https://www.acquisition.army.mil/asfi). FedBizOpps directs vendors to hyperlinks for Federal Business opportunities, such as solicitations, plans, specifications, and amendments. Check www.fbo.gov frequently for information and updates. Project specification files and drawings are portable document files (PDF). The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Technology & Logistics (OUSD{AT&L}) A Guide to Collection & Use of Past Performance Information dated 2003 and FAR Part 36 requires the collection and use of past performance information (PPI) in acquiring best-value goods and services. FAR Subpart 36.3 and DFARS Subpart 236.2 mandate the use of Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) by all DoD agencies for construction contracts greater than or equal to $650,000 or more than $10,000 if the contract was terminated for default. CPARS is located at: https://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil. More definitive guidance and instructions will be incorporated in the solicitation and resultant contract.

For further information, contact: Mohenda Surage, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843, New York, NY 10278-0090. Telephone: 917-790-8088 E-mail: Mohenda.R.Surage@usace.army.mil and nydcontracting@usace.army.mil