GSA Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building Window Replacement.

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0005 (AMD 05)

Solicitation 47PL0119R0054 entitled "AFB Window Replacement Projects" is hereby amended (AMD05) as follows:

1. PROVIDES: AFB Window Projects Q & A; this document provides Government responses to all contractor questions received to date.

2. PROVIDES: AFB Chambers Window Replacement SOW rev2.

3. Offer due time and date remain the same and do not change: The response due time and date is not extended by this amendment (AMD05), it remains 10:00 a.m. ADT on 9/9/2019.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged by this amendment.

5. POC for this action is Rebecca Graham, rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.

REMINDER: Offeror is required to acknowledge receipt of all amendments to this solicitation, in writing, when submitting a proposal.

END OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0005 (AMD 05).

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0004 (AMD04)

Solicitation 47PL0119R0054 entitled "AFB Window Replacement Projects" is hereby amended (AMD04) as follows:

1. PROVIDES: AFB Window Projects Q & A; this document provides Government responses to all contractor questions received to date.

2. PROVIDES: AFB Window Replacement SOW rev2 and documents referenced in the SOW.

3. EXTENDS Offer due time and date: The response due time and date is extended by this amendment (AMD04), from 10:00 a.m. Alaska Daylight Time (ADT) on 9/2/2019 to 10:00 a.m. ADT on 9/9/2019.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged by this amendment.

5. POC for this action is Rebecca Graham, rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.

REMINDER: Offeror is required to acknowledge receipt of all amendments to this solicitation, in writing, when submitting a proposal.

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0004 (AMD04)

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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0003 (AMD03)

SOLICITATION TITLE: AFB Window Replacement Projects
SOLICITATION#: 47PL0119R0054
AMENDMENT: AMD 03

Solicitation 47PL0119R0054 entitled "AFB Window Replacement Projects" is hereby amended (AMD03) as follows:

1. PROVIDES: AFB Window Projects Q & A; this document provides Government responses to all contractor questions received to date.

2. PROVIDES: AFB Window Replacement SOW rev2 (Due to file size limitations, you must contact the Contract Specialist at rebecca.graham@gsa.gov or the Contracting Officer at chris.towery@gsa.gov for a copy of this document.)
Notes:
2.1 AFB Windows Replacement SOW rev2 is associated with CLIN 0001, AFB Window Replacement EQ, of the solicitation, and supersedes all previous versions of this SOW entitled "AFB Window Replacement SOW" and "AFB Window Replacement SOW AMD01".
2.2 AFB Windows Replacement SOW rev2 incorporates additional information addressed in the AFB Window Projects Q & A document and is depicted in red font.
Details:
2.2.1 Section 2 Project Background: decreases the number of windows from 143 to 142 and removes the requirement for two (2) single paned glass interior windows.
2.2.2 Section 6 Project Description, item 5 is added to read: The current window systems consist of a ribbon type thermal broken aluminum frame with preformed "H" and "T" rubber gaskets that retain the glazing in the frames and areas of a curtain wall system comprised of a thermally broken anodized aluminum frame. Glazing at the ribbon windows consists of a 1 inch insulated glazing unit with a tinted exterior pane. All window system vision glazing units have a blast security film applied on the interior.
2.2.3 Section 6 Project Description, item 6 exterior windows: provides specifications for exterior windows: i. Clear, ii. 8mil and iii. Manufacturer certified installer, required.
2.2.4 Section 6 Project Description, item 6 USAO (2nd Floor) is removed in its entirety.
2.2.5 Section 9 Attachments: provides two additional attachments "AFB Window Replacement - Window Detail - Asbuilts 1979 (1 pg)" and "AFB Window Replacement - Elevation - Asbuilts 1979 (8 pgs)"

3. PROVIDES: AFB Chambers Window Replace SOW rev1.
Notes:
3.1 AFB Chambers Window Replace SOW rev1 is associated with CLIN 0002, AFB Chambers Window Replace, and supersedes previous SOW entitled "AFB Window Replace SOW".
3.2 AFB Chambers Window Replace SOW rev1 incorporates additional information addressed in the AFB Window Projects Q & A document and is depicted in red font.
Details:
3.2.1 Section 6, item 1a. provides additional information addressed in the Q & A as follows:
3.2.1.1 In reference to Q & A #10: A stronger ballistic rated glass is acceptable with a minimum of meeting the scope requirements.
3.2.1.2 In reference to Q & A #14: A sensor or switch-activated color change or blackout feature is not required for the windows.
3.2.1.3 In reference to Q & A #15: The ability to fire back through the glass from the inside is not required.
3.2.1.4 In reference to Q & A #12: Contractor shall verify dimensions per the scope of work. Windows in the Judge's Chambers are approximately 58" x 58".
3.2.1.5 In reference to Q & A #18: The intent is not to trap moist air against the exterior glass. The contractor is responsible to follow manufacturer's instructions for installation.
3.2.2 Section 6, item 1b. provides additional information addressed in the Q & A as follows:
3.2.2.1 In reference to Q & As #2, #13, and #17: Frames in the Clerk's office shall remain in place. The frames in the Judge's Chambers shall be reused.
3.2.3 Section 6, item 2. provides additional information addressed in the Q & A as follows:
3.2.3.1 In reference to Q & A #11: The three (3) de-laminating windows in the Law Clerk's office shall not be replaced.

4. PROVIDES: Latest U.S. Department of Labor Davis- Bacon (D-B) Wage Determination.

5. The response due time and date is not extended by this amendment (AMD03), and remains due at 10:00 a.m. Alaska Daylight Time (ADT) on 9/2/2019.

6. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged by this amendment.

7. POC for this action is Rebecca Graham, rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.

REMINDER: Offeror is required to acknowledge receipt of all amendments to this solicitation, in writing, when submitting a proposal.

END OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0003 (AMD03)

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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0002 (AMD 02)

SOLICITATION TITLE: AFB Window Replacement Projects
SOLICITATION #: 47PL0119R0054
AMENDMENT: AMD 02

Solicitation 47PL0119R0054 entitled "AFB Window Replacement Projects" is hereby amended (AMD02) as follows:
1. SET: Second Site visit (see below).

2. EXTEND: Response due time and date is extended as follows:
FROM: 10 a.m. Alaska Daylight Time (ADT) on 8/26/2019

TO: 10 a.m. ADT on 9/2/2019

3. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged by this amendment.

4. POC for this action is Rebecca Graham, rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.

REMINDER: Offeror is required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment AMD 02 in writing when submitting a proposal.

SITE VISIT INFORMATION:

Second Site Visit is scheduled for the following date, time and location:

Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Time: 10:30 a.m. Alaska Time

Location:

James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building
222 W. 7th Avenue, GSA Office - Room 151
Anchorage, Alaska 99513

Offerors will be meeting the GSA Project Manager in the lobby of the GSA Office, Rm 151, through security of the Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building.

A discussion of the solicitation/proposal requirements will take place promptly at 10:30 a.m. ADT, with the site visit to the project areas at approximately 10:40 a.m. ADT.

Pre-registration is required for all attendees to the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than three (3) representatives from each Offeror. Offerors must send an email to the Contract Specialist addressed to rebecca.graham@gsa.gov, by 10:00 a.m. ADT on Monday, August 19, 2019 with names and business affiliation of all attendees representing their company.

END OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0002 (AMD 02)

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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0001
Solicitation 47PL0119R0054 entitled "AFB Window Replacement Projects" is hereby amended as follows:

1. Amendment AM0001 provides amended SOW Window Replacement EQ (AMD01 ):
>AMD01 SOW updates Section 2 Project Background: decreases the number of windows from 143 to 142 and removes the requirement for two (2) single paned glass interior windows,
>AMD01 SOW updates Section 6 Project Description, item 5 exterior windows: provides specifications for exterior windows: i. Clear and ii. 8mil
>AMD01 SOW removes Section 6 Project Description, item 6 USAO (2nd Floor) is removed in it's entirety,
>AMD01 SOW updates Section 9 Attachments: AFB Window Replacement Drawings AMD01 and provides AFB Window Replacement Asbuilts 1979;

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged by this amendment;

3. POC for this action is Rebecca Graham, rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.
END OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENT AM0001

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SOLICITATION NOTICE POSTED JULY 24, 2019

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside

GSA has a requirement for two window replacement projects in the Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building. Each project will be evaluated and awarded separately.

Awards resulting from this solicitation will be Firm-Fixed-Price Contracts

FAR 36.204 Magnitude of Construction for each project is:

CLIN0001 - AFB Window Replacement EQ - Between $250,000 and $500,000;

CLIN0002 - AFB Chambers Window Replacement - Between $100,000 and $250,000

Solicitation requires Offerors to submit both a Price Proposal and Technical Proposal. See sections II and VI of The Solicitation document for proposal submission requirements.

SITE VISIT: A single site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2019. See section I.G of The Solicitation for requirements of attendance.

NOTE: Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU), as referenced in the Scope of Work for AFB Chambers Window Replacement - Attachments, can be obtained from the Contract Specialist.

To request SBU documents, Offerors must submit a completed "Exhibit 0 - Read Me First SBU Document", via email, to the Contract Specialist addressed to rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.

Questions concerning this solicitation shall be sent via email to the Contract Specialist (rebecca.graham@gsa.gov). The latest submission date for questions is August 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM Alaska Time.

Proposals are due August 26, 2019 at 10:00 AM Alaska Time, delivered to the Contract Specialist as stated on the SF1442 and Solicitation document.

END OF SOLICITATION NOTICE

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SUBJECT: PRESOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE AMENDMENT 0001
Presolicitation Notice: 47PL0119R0054 entitled "GSA Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building Window Replacement" is hereby amended as follows:
The applicable NAICS Code for each project is changed from 238350 to read 238150, and the small business size standard remains $15 million U.S. dollars in annual receipts.
END OF PRESOLICITATION NOTICE AMENDMENT 0001

NOTICE: 100% SET-ASIDE SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS PART 19.

Presolicitation Notice: 47PL0119R0054; GSA - Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building - Window Replacement

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has a requirement for two (2) construction projects in the Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building (AFB). Each project will be evaluated and awarded separately.

GSA intends to solicit proposals from qualified Small Business firms, for firm-fixed price construction contract(s), to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary to perform all operations required for the successful completion of each project in accordance with each scope of work (SOWs) and documents referenced in each SOW. These projects are designated as the GSA Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building Window Replacement. Each project under this designation is as follows:

•1) 1) AFB Chambers Window Replacement - The purpose of this project is to replace ballistic-resistant windows that are de-laminating.

•2) 2) AFB Window Replacement Earthquake Damage (EQ) - The purpose of this project is to replace fogged windows with compromised seals, at the building's exterior and interior windows that have been damaged by recent earthquakes.

Major work items for both projects include but are not limited to: Prepare surfaces, remove surface finishes, and provide for proper installation of new work and new finishes.

Award will be made to Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal for each project.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate the submitted qualification packages based on the following Factors: (1) Technical Approach, (2) Experience and (3) Past Performance. Evaluation will be pass/fail evaluation of each Factor.

The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if determined necessary.

The applicable NAICS Code for each project is 238350, and the small business size standard is $15 million U.S. dollars in annual receipts.

Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of receipt of proposal to be considered for award. Contractors are required to have a unique entity identifier number and an active registration in SAM (www.sam.gov) in order to conduct business with the Federal Government.

FAR 36.204, the magnitude of each project in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price range is as follows:

•1) 1) AFB Chambers Window Replacement - Between $100,000 and $250,000.

•2) 2) AFB Window Replacement EQ - Between $250,000 and $500,000.

Period of performance for each project is 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

All relevant solicitation documents will be available for download on or about July 16, 2019 at this website: Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). Any amendments issued to the solicitation will be posted solely on this website. Responses will be due approximately 30 days following the date of the posting of the solicitation.

A formal site visit will be organized to occur approximately 14 days following the date of the posting of the solicitation. Location: Anchorage Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 222 W 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99513. Point of Contact is GSA Contract Specialist, Rebecca Graham, email rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.

THIS SYNOPSIS/PRESOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT, BUT A PRE-NOTICE OF THE UPCOMING SOLICITATION. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL WILL BE CONTAINED IN THE POSTED SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS.

Contractors can search for opportunities and award histories on fbo.gov without registering. The Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) website has an Interested Vendors List and a Watchlist that you can add your company's interest. Registering provides opportunity to receive notifications, which is a tool of convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification.

It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance. All offerors, (large or small) are strongly encouraged to contact their local Small Business Administration office, to post their need for qualified subcontractors on SUB-Net accessed at http://web.sba.gov/subnet/ and to utilize the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search for potential subcontractors within these various socio-economic categories.

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SUBJECT: PRESOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTICE: 100% SET-ASIDE SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS PART 19.

Presolicitation Notice: 47PL0119R0054; GSA - Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building - Window Replacement

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has a requirement for two (2) construction projects in the Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building (AFB). Each project will be evaluated and awarded separately.

GSA intends to solicit proposals from qualified Small Business firms, for firm-fixed price construction contract(s), to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary to perform all operations required for the successful completion of each project in accordance with each scope of work (SOWs) and documents referenced in each SOW. These projects are designated as the GSA Anchorage, Alaska Federal Building Window Replacement. Each project under this designation is as follows:

•1) 1) AFB Chambers Window Replacement - The purpose of this project is to replace ballistic-resistant windows that are de-laminating.

•2) 2) AFB Window Replacement Earthquake Damage (EQ) - The purpose of this project is to replace fogged windows with compromised seals, at the building's exterior and interior windows that have been damaged by recent earthquakes.

Major work items for both projects include but are not limited to: Prepare surfaces, remove surface finishes, and provide for proper installation of new work and new finishes.

Award will be made to Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal for each project.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate the submitted qualification packages based on the following Factors: (1) Technical Approach, (2) Experience and (3) Past Performance. Evaluation will be pass/fail evaluation of each Factor.

The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if determined necessary.

The applicable NAICS Code for each project is 238350, and the small business size standard is $15 million U.S. dollars in annual receipts.

Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of receipt of proposal to be considered for award. Contractors are required to have a unique entity identifier number and an active registration in SAM (www.sam.gov) in order to conduct business with the Federal Government.

FAR 36.204, the magnitude of each project in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price range is as follows:

•1) 1) AFB Chambers Window Replacement - Between $100,000 and $250,000.

•2) 2) AFB Window Replacement EQ - Between $250,000 and $500,000.

Period of performance for each project is 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

All relevant solicitation documents will be available for download on or about July 16, 2019 at this website: Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). Any amendments issued to the solicitation will be posted solely on this website. Responses will be due approximately 30 days following the date of the posting of the solicitation.

A formal site visit will be organized to occur approximately 14 days following the date of the posting of the solicitation. Location: Anchorage Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 222 W 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99513. Point of Contact is GSA Contract Specialist, Rebecca Graham, email rebecca.graham@gsa.gov.

THIS SYNOPSIS/PRESOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT, BUT A PRE-NOTICE OF THE UPCOMING SOLICITATION. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL WILL BE CONTAINED IN THE POSTED SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS.

Contractors can search for opportunities and award histories on fbo.gov without registering. The Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) website has an Interested Vendors List and a Watchlist that you can add your company's interest. Registering provides opportunity to receive notifications, which is a tool of convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification.

It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance. All offerors, (large or small) are strongly encouraged to contact their local Small Business Administration office, to post their need for qualified subcontractors on SUB-Net accessed at http://web.sba.gov/subnet/ and to utilize the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search for potential subcontractors within these various socio-economic categories.

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