Fort Polk Joint Operations Center

This is a pre-solicitation notice. The solicitation will be issued on or around 23 April 2021 using a Two-Phase Design Build Process in accordance with FAR 36.3 -Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures.

CONTRACT INFORMATION: This announcement is an unrestricted acquisition to design and construct for the Joint Operations Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The North American Industrial Classification System code is 236220, which has a size standard of $39.5 million. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in November 2021. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Register via the SAM Internet site at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. No state level certifications will be accepted.

PROJECT INFORMATION: Construction range is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The Government plans to construct a Joint Operations Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana to support the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Operations (OPS) group and its training mission. Project includes an operations center with simulation and training control and planning space classified as Open Storage and a secure area without open storage, administrative area for the JRTC Operations Group Headquarters staff divided into specified security zones, and Plans/EMC area. The project incorporates redundant mechanical and electrical systems, backup power generation, uninterruptable power system (UPS), loading dock/service areas, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, Securitized Fenestration systems, Access Control System (Electronic keycard) installation, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection.  Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include secure organizational and non- organizational vehicle parking, Tactical Vehicle Area (TSVA), site development, special foundations, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, Low Impact Development (LID) features, information systems, pavement and utility demolition, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by a self-contained system. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings and DoD Cybersecurity standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 50 years and energy efficiencies meeting, on average, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 189.1 standards through improved building envelope and integrated building systems performance.  The Contractor is responsible for registering the project with the USGBC, including all registration fees. Contractor will manage the project in LEED online. Project shall achieve formal LEED certification of LEED Silver for this facility. A LEED Silver certification plaque shall be mounted on the completed facility in a location determined by the Contracting Officer.

This solicitation will be evaluated under the Two-Phase Design Build Process in accordance with FAR 36.3-Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures. In Phase 1, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as "Offerors") will submit a proposal demonstrating their past performance and capability to successfully execute this requirement. The Government will evaluate the performance capacity in accordance with the criteria described in the Phase 1 solicitation and intends to select no more than five (5) of the Phase 1 offerors to compete in Phase 2. In Phase 2, the selected offerors will submit a technical proposal and a price proposal. The Government will evaluate the Phase 2 proposals, in accordance with the criteria described for Phase 2 in the solicitation, and award the contract to the responsible offeror, whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the overall "best value" to the Government, considering all technical and non-technical factors including cost or price identified under Phases 1 and 2.

After solicitation issuance, contractors may view and or download this solicitation, specifications and all amendments at the following internet addresses: Beta.SAM.gov website at https://beta.sam.gov/. Type in the search box the solicitation number W9126G21R0003. The use of the websites requires prior registration. Plans and specifications will NOT be made available in paper format or on compact disc. It is the Offerors responsibility to monitor the Beta.SAM.gov website and or any other official government website for amendments to the solicitation. You must be registered with the SAM, to receive a Government contract award. Phase1 proposals are due on or around 24 May 2021. If the Government elects to conduct a pre-proposal conference or site visit, it will be conducted after the Phase 2 selection has been made.

The Primary Point of Contract for this project is Paige Stone, Contract Specialist, email is paige.e.stone@usace.army.mil. All questions MUST be received through email for record. The Government reserves the right to use only the Internet as notification of any amendments to this solicitation. It is the offerors responsibility to view the websites daily for amendments to the solicitation. Accordingly, prospective contractors may view and/or download the solicitation and all amendments from the Beta.SAM.gov website after solicitation issuance. Contractors shall register themselves at this website under the solicitation number to receive a copy of the solicitation.