Mobile Launcher 1 Modifications and Emergency Egress System Installation for Artemis II

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Contracting Office Address:

NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

Description

NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 80KSC021R0022, Mobile Launcher (ML-1) Modifications and Emergency Egress System Installation for Artemis II, PCN 98967.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO: Modify ML-1.

The task associated with the proposed work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Structural modifications to ML-1 to add platforms for the emergency egress system, adding ground cooling systems, relocating a rest room, adding fire detection systems, modifying the fire suppression systems, camera systems, and other facility systems, and building and installing new cables that are potted and molded for several critical systems including the launch release system, hazardous gas detection system in order to safely launch astronauts for Artemis II.  The scope also includes all other incidental related work.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is:

238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors, with a size standard of $16.5 million.

The effort will include the following tasks:

Task 1:      ML-1 Modifications for Artemis II, with Segment 2 work being performed in 150 days.

Task 1A:   Accelerate Task 1 Segment 2 work; being performed in 120 days.

Task 2:      Launch Pad 39B Emergency Egress System (EES) for Space Launch Systems (SLS) Vehicles EES Installation for ML-1, with Segment 2 work being performed in 150 days.

Task 2A:   Accelerate Task 2 Segment 2 work; being performed in 120 days.

Option 1:   Correcting the existing Fire Suppression, pre-action system in Zone 3 of ML-1.

Each task must be bid separately.

The performance period for Task 1 (all work segments except segment 2 work) and Task 2 (all work segments except segment 2 work), Pre-Artemis I launch work, as defined in the contract drawings and specifications, must be completed in its entirety prior to October 2021; AND Task 1 (segment 2 work) and Task 2 (segment 2 work), Post-Artemis I launch work, as defined in the contract drawings and specifications, must be completed in its entirety prior to 150 days after the Post Artemis I notice to proceed.  If implemented, Tasks 1A (segment 2 work) and 2A (segment 2 work), Post Artemis 1 launch work, as defined in the contract drawings and specifications, must accelerate completion in its entirety prior to 120 days after the Post Artemis I notice to proceed.  Option 1 work, as defined in the contract drawings and specifications, must be completed in its entirety prior to June 2022.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the estimated price range of the construction contract price is greater than $10,000,000.

The anticipated release date of the RFP is mid to late March 2021 with an anticipated offer closing date of late April 2021.  The firm date for receipt of bids or proposals shall be stated in the RFP.  A site visit will be scheduled in April 2021.  Contractors will be limited on the number of personnel in attendance.

One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

This requirement shall be unrestricted.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement shall be available over the Internet.  These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application.

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All contractual and technical questions must be submitted by email to the POC below.  Telephone questions will not be accepted.

Primary Point of Contact:

Name:      C. M. Julius Williams

Title:        Contracting Officer

Phone:      321-861-2661

Fax:          321-867-1141

Email:      christopher.m.williams@nasa.gov

Additional Point of Contact:

Name:      Anthony M. Caruvana

Title:        Contracting Officer

Phone:      321-867-3464

Fax:          321-867-1141

Email:      anthony.m.caruvana@nasa.gov