PN88725 MCA2 University Registrar, Force Modernization & Proponency Facility

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Industry Day: October 7, 2020  at 2:30PM ET

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See Attachment: Industry Day - 07Oct20.pdf

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This is a Request for Industry Feedback. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL QUOTATION OR BIDS. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information requested.

The Government will not provide responses to individual comments garnered during this feedback request. Responses to this posting will be used to finalize the solicitation package, to include the plans and specifications as appropriate. This announcement is to assist the Savannah District in obtaining industry feedback.

A formal Solicitation announcement will be publicized in the beta.sam.gov. with the official solicitation/invitation for bid under a difference number at a later date. All interested offerors will have an opportunity to respond to the official solicitation at that time.

The feedback provided from this Request for Industry Feedback will be discussed during a virtual industry day scheduled to take place on/or about  07 October 2020. This industry day will be conducted virtually by WebEx. Details of the industry day will be posted on beta.sam.gov as an amended notice to this announcement.

Feedback is solicited in the following specific areas:

1. Content and details contained within Pre-Final plans and specifications.
2. Proposed CLIN schedule and options
3. Proposed schedule/duration provided for construction
4. Laydown and Staging Areas.
5. Base access and haul routes.
6. Soldier training and access routes
7. Construction coordination required due to multiple construction contracts occurring simultaneously in the immediate area.

Feedback should be provided no later than 15 September 2020 at 2:00pm ET.

Feedback shall be submitted via email to the below Points of Contact:

Contract Specialist: Tonja Dreke, Tonja.J.Dreke@usace.army.mil, 912-652-6071.

Project Manager: Jose Diaz, jose.d.diaz@usace.army.mil, 912-659-2359

Please note that Industry feedback will be shared with the Government project delivery team and Designer of Record/Architect- Engineer firm.

See attachments for all drawings, specifications and bid schedule.

Project Description: FY20 PN 88726 Mission Command, University Registrar, Force Modernization and Proponency Facility is currently budgeted to be incrementally funded over two fiscal years FY20 and FY22 with a total Programmed Amount of $139M. The project will provide a 235,367 GSF Cyber Instructional Facility which includes a secret level automation-aided instructional area, consisting of classrooms, instructional labs, instructor offices, conference/counseling rooms, administrative spaces, separate student staff break areas, student records storage, research center, central storage, computer maintenance area. The facility will also include secure building information systems, fire detection, protection and alarm systems.

Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, secure information systems, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by connection to the existing energy plant.

The facility will house both permanent staff of 561 personnel and provide training for 1,428 soldiers.

The Savannah District is seeking industry feedback on the facility design and other related construction activities and schedule. The Savannah District is planning to issue this solicitation as a design-bid-build, invitation for bid (IFB).

The proposed contractual duration is 912 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.

The Pre-Final plans, specifications, and preliminary bid schedule are attached to this announcement, and are provided for informational purposes. Note that these documents are subject to change. It is not the Government’s intent to provide the complete solicitation for comment at this time.

This is a Request for Industry Feedback. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL QUOTATION OR BIDS. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information requested.

The Government will not provide responses to individual comments garnered during this feedback request. Responses to this posting will be used to finalize the solicitation package, to include the plans and specifications as appropriate. This announcement is to assist the Savannah District in obtaining industry feedback.

A formal Solicitation announcement will be publicized in the beta.sam.gov. with the official solicitation/invitation for bid under a difference number at a later date. All interested offerors will have an opportunity to respond to the official solicitation at that time.

The feedback provided from this Request for Industry Feedback will be discussed during a virtual industry day scheduled to take place on/or about  07 October 2020. This industry day will be conducted virtually by WebEx. Details of the industry day will be posted on beta.sam.gov as an amended notice to this announcement.

Feedback is solicited in the following specific areas:

1. Content and details contained within Pre-Final plans and specifications.
2. Proposed CLIN schedule and options
3. Proposed schedule/duration provided for construction
4. Laydown and Staging Areas.
5. Base access and haul routes.
6. Soldier training and access routes
7. Construction coordination required due to multiple construction contracts occurring simultaneously in the immediate area.

Feedback should be provided no later than 15 September 2020 at 2:00pm ET.

Feedback shall be submitted via email to the below Points of Contact:

Contract Specialist: Tonja Dreke, Tonja.J.Dreke@usace.army.mil, 912-652-6071.

Project Manager: Jose Diaz, jose.d.diaz@usace.army.mil, 912-659-2359

Please note that Industry feedback will be shared with the Government project delivery team and Designer of Record/Architect- Engineer firm.

See attachments for all drawings, specifications and bid schedule.

Project Description: FY20 PN 88726 Mission Command, University Registrar, Force Modernization and Proponency Facility is currently budgeted to be incrementally funded over two fiscal years FY20 and FY22 with a total Programmed Amount of $139M. The project will provide a 235,367 GSF Cyber Instructional Facility which includes a secret level automation-aided instructional area, consisting of classrooms, instructional labs, instructor offices, conference/counseling rooms, administrative spaces, separate student staff break areas, student records storage, research center, central storage, computer maintenance area. The facility will also include secure building information systems, fire detection, protection and alarm systems.

Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, secure information systems, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by connection to the existing energy plant.

The facility will house both permanent staff of 561 personnel and provide training for 1,428 soldiers.

The Savannah District is seeking industry feedback on the facility design and other related construction activities and schedule. The Savannah District is planning to issue this solicitation as a design-bid-build, invitation for bid (IFB).

The proposed contractual duration is 912 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.

The Pre-Final plans, specifications, and preliminary bid schedule are attached to this announcement, and are provided for informational purposes. Note that these documents are subject to change. It is not the Government’s intent to provide the complete solicitation for comment at this time.

Construct a SCI Mission Command, University Registrar, Force Modernization and Proponentcy Facility. Project includes a standard design secret level Automation-
Aided Instructional area consisting of classrooms, instructional labs, instructor offices, conference/counseling rooms, administrative spaces, separate student and staff break areas, student records storage, central storage, and computer maintenance area. Project also includes a standard design secret level Command and Control Facility area containing one (1) Signal School Commandant (Brigadier General) Office Suite and administrative area, and one (1) Commanding General (Major General) Office Suite and secret level General Purpose Administrative area. This project will be an approximately 139,392 Square foot new construction build.

All construction workers will be vetted through installation security.

Provide loading/service areas, secure information systems, and fire detection, protection and alarm systems. Provide Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) installation. Provide Utility Monitoring Control Systems (UMCS) connection. Provide Cyber Security Engineering and Cyber Security Validation.

Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, secure information systems, landscaping and signage.

The plans and specifications have requirements that call for compliance with FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements in addition to compliance with (1) Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M), and (2) any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M.  For this reason, this Sources Sought REQUIRES respondents to complete the following:

1. Submit a capability statement which includes projects at least 60% complete with a magnitude $40-120M where you have acted as the Prime Contractor, completing work similar in scope to the above and in project value. Inclue if there were multiple projects taking place in the immediate area. Also if there were multiple mitigating factors to deal with such as dealing with utilies that were connected to multiple other buildings in addition to needing to hook up to the current project.

2. Include if you have completed any projects that included work on a SCIF or any Secret or Top Secret rooms. Advise if you have a team that includes personnel who have a current clearance level and what position that have on your team.

3. You shall complete the JCP Certification process. Please start immediately! This process can take several weeks so you should follow up and ensure if any further information is needed or is in error it can be adjusted. All instructions, DD2345 Instructions and a blank DD2345. Please note, only those vetted through this process will be allowed to compete on this project. This process is a part of FBO and the project will be competed via FBO. I encourage everyone to become familiar with this process if you are not already.

If you have questions please advise.

Submit Capabilities to Contract Specialist. Submit JCP as per instructions. Contract Specialist is NOT part of the JCP process and CANNOT answer any questions regarding said process.