Joint Base Domestic Water Piping

Added: Aug 25, 2011 6:37 pm The Government is contemplating the award of a 5-year (one base and 4 option periods) Indefinite Delivery Contract to
perform all work necessary to repair/upgrade by method of Pipe bursting/Direct Excavation (trenching) sections of the
Domestic Water Pipes at Joint Base New Jersey consisting of McGuire Air Force Base, Fort Dix Army Post, and Lakehurst
Naval Air Engineering Station. Work will be on an as required basis and includes but is not limited to:
Testing, sanitizing, and dewatering affected area.

The contractor must also obtain New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) permits required for
performance of this project including, but not limited to, Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and permits
required under New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC) 7:10-11.1 et seq. Specifically the contractor shall meet the
standards for construction of public community water systems as set forth in NJAC 7:10-11 to 11.17.

The above general description of work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to provide all plant,
supervision, management, quality control, labor, tools, equipment, appliances, materials and perform all work necessary to
repair/upgrade by method of Pipe Bursting/Direct Excavation (trenching) sections of the Domestic Water Pipes, including shop
pavement and provide temporary bypass support as listed. Performance period for this project will be indentified on each
individual delivery order issued. The magnitude of this construction is between $3M-$5M. The solicitation will be issued
as a HUBZone set aside.

Award of a contract from this solicitation will be made on the basis of Best Value to the government using past performance
history and price evaluation factors with past performance being more important than cost or prices.
The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest price offeror.
North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 237110 with a size standard of $33.5M.

All relevant solicitation documents including specifications and drawings will be made available for download exclusively
from the internet by accessing the FedBizOps website at http://www.fbo.gov. Paper copies will NOT be available.
Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any
updates/amendments to any and all documents; and verifying the number of amendments issued prior to the due date for proposals.

All responsible HUBZone concerns may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.
All potential sources must obtain a DUNS number, register in the Central Contractor Register (CCR),
and register with Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) Website (www.orca.bpn.gov)
in order to transact business with the Department of Defense (DOD). Failure to obtain a DUNS number,
register in the CCR, and register with ORCA may result in the delay of award of a contract or possible
award to the next otherwise successful offeror who is registered in the CCR and/or ORCA at the time of the award.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any
bid/proposal preparation cost.

IAW AFFARS 5352.201-9101: OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors,
and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of
the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer,
or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source
selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to
another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements,
and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the
timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings,
employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen,
Carolyn Choate, HQ AMC/A&K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, Phone: 618-229-0160, fax: 618-256-6668;
email: carolyn.choate@us.af.mil at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration
to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon,
Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical
requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contract Administrator Lynn McMiller at lynn.mcmiller.1@us.af.mil or
the Contracting Officer, Mr. James Kelly at james.kelly.13@us.af.mil .

(f) Contractor Performance Questionnaire:
Completed questionnaires are to be received at the government location specified on the questionnaire
NLT 10:00 am EST on 26 September 2011. Request that you do this early enough to allow the evaluator time to complete
it and send it directly to the person listed in block 9A of the SF 1442, Lynn McMiller, at (609) 754-2420 or e-mail
to lynn.mcmiller.1@us.af.mil.

Questions about this acquisition should be directed to Ms. Lynn McMiller at lynn.mcmiller.1@us.af.mil.af.mil or
Mr. James Kelly at james.kelly.13@us.af.mil