M2M lab special inspections

The U.S. Geological Survey is building an approximately 49,000 gross square foot (GSF), two-story laboratory building on mostly vacant parcel 15 at NASA Research Park, Moffett Field, CA. The architect is SmithGroup and we are at approximately 95% design. We are using the construction manager as general contractor (CMGC) project delivery method, and Hensel Phelps is the CMGC. We have also retained Keithly Barber Associates as the independent commissioning agent. We have prepared an early work package for site work, environmental remediation, and underground utilities, and groundbreaking is expected imminently with vertical construction to begin approximately six months later and substantial completion planned for September 2023 (construction duration 24 months).
The scope of this effort is materials testing and special inspections throughout the course of construction, including but not limited to structural steel (including fabrication shop inspections), concrete, masonry, soils, foundation, fireproofing, etc. Our structural steel subcontractor is Gayle Manufacturing Company, which has fabrication shops in Caldwell, ID and Nampa, ID.
We intend to solicit competitive quotations in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The intended contract type is labor hours with a ceiling price. The applicable product/service code is H999, Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection ¿ Miscellaneous. Additional keywords: H956, Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection ¿ Construction and Building Materials and H995, Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection ¿ Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes. The applicable NAICS code is 541380, Testing Laboratories, size standard $16.5M. Additional keyword 541350, Building Inspection Services. This acquisition is set aside for participation by small business concerns. Limitations on subcontracting in accordance with 86 FR 44233 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/08/11/2021-16364/federal-acquisition-regulation-revision-of-limitations-on-subcontracting), which is the new similarly situated rule, will apply if the ceiling price exceeds $250K.
Prospective contractors do not need to respond to this presolicitation notice. The request for quotations and statement of work are expected to be available on or about 09/01/21 and quotations will be due on Friday 09/10/2021.
Questions or concerns should be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jeff Caravelli, at jcaravelli@usgs.gov.
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