Manufacturing Lab Addition Between B331 B332 and Renovations, Lakehurst Naval Base, Joint Base-MDL, New Jersey

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is issuing this Market Research, Sources Sought Notice to determine if there is an adequate number of interested and qualified social-economic, small businesses having the capability and bonding capacity for the following effort. The procurement method for this solicitation will be Invitation for Bids, sealed bidding.    

This market research is for the construction of a project at Lakehurst Naval Base, Ocean County, part of the Joint Base- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (MDL), New Jersey.   The project magnitude is between $5- $15 million.  

This construction erects a single story, gabled roof building (5,178SF) in between two (2) existing laboratory facilities and the construction includes the renovations in both the buildings surrounding the new construction. This arrangement allows for one (1) large collaborative space for the entire prototype, manufacturing, and engineering, facility. The outside “book-end” facilities, Bldgs 331 and 332 will receive interior renovations as well as a new roof.  There will be asbestos remediation required in the demolition portions. Additionally, demolition of some existing utilities will be required in the open space where the new addition will be constructed to clear the site. All construction trades required.

The project will need to be done in phases as mission operations must continue throughout the construction. A strong site superintendent will be required. Existing pavement, fire water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer service, natural gas, and domestic water will be removed from the construction area to make room for the expansion.

Site lighting poles will be removed and relocated as required for construction. Other mechanical and electrical equipment and their associated concrete pads will be removed and relocated, as required by design. Sidewalks will be provided to support the new addition as will equipment pads, etc. and other associated sitework.

Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government for Market Research analysis only, as an aid in its making of the appropriate acquisition decision(s); such as; use of a small business set aside; or a small business set-aside within a specific socio-economic category, or full and open competition.

This project is planned for advertisement starting in late February 2025, with an award planned for by April 2025.

The contract duration will be 730 calendar days for the entire project with phasing work involved.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is for general construction; 236220 for Commercial & Institutional Facilities.

All interested businesses should notify this office in writing by e-mail and provide a response to the questions below –

1. Prior Construction Performance – Submit / provide a brief description of two (2) past performed projects, completed in the last seven (7) years (defined as turned over to the customer by this response due date), for a same or similar scope.  Similar scope includes commercial or institutional construction projects requiring the use & management of multiple trade-work. Indicate in the description if the project was completed on time or if delays were incurred state why.   

1. Provide a statement verifying the Prime Contractor is capable to performance the scope of work and will not be in violation of far clause 52.219-14

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

52.219-14 (e)

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

1. Provide identification and verification of the company as Small Business for NAICS Code 236220.  Also include if you fall within any socio-economic categories.

1. Provide the Company CAGE Code and System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.

1. The interested contractor must indicate, and demonstrate their capability of obtaining performance and payment bonds for a project in the dollar amount (price or range) listed previously, above, in the description.   

All interested businesses should submit their responses in writing by e-mail. The due date for responses is 14 days from this announcement. All responses should be emailed to: nicholas.p.emanuel@usace.army.mil