Pre-Solicitation Notice for Logistics Readiness Squadron Campus, Offutt AFB, NE

SOLICITATION NO. W9128F21R0026

PROCUREMENT TYPE:  Pre-solicitation

ASSOCIATED NOTICE: Sources Sought W9128F21SM010

TITLE:  Logistics Readiness Squadron Campus, Offutt AFB, NE

CLASSIFICATION CODE:  Y -- Construction of structures and facilities

NAICS CODE:  236220 -- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

PSC CODE: Y1GZ - CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS

DESCRIPTION: 

On or about 22 July 2021, this office will issue a solicitation for a one-step design-bid--build (DBB) project for Logistic Readiness Squadron Campus to be located at Offutt AFB, NE. The solicitation will close on or about 23 August 2021.    

This solicitation is OPEN TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION only. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a contract award from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the Internet site at: https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code 236220 is included in their profile prior to submission of offer.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION:

Please be advised of on-line registration requirements for Contractor Registration and for Representations and Certifications Application which are now located in the System for Award Management ‘SAM’ database at https://sam.gov/. The representations and certifications section in SAM are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete.  The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from the date of initial submission and expire on an annual basis from the update to SAM.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION (approx. quantities)

The proJect would demolish 2,248 SM (24,197 SF) of existing substandard warehouse space and other facilities in way of construction and construct a new consolidated warehouse facility. The facility would include logistics and administration areas, shipping and receiving operations areas, open storage areas, and loading and unloading aprons. Supporting facilities include underground utilities (water, sewer, gas), electric service, paving, sanitary sewer system, storm drainage, information systems, fire suppression systems, landscaping, site development, intrusion detection systems, and site improvements. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained system.

Construction includes reinforced concrete footings, floor slab, supporting structure, and egress. Facilities require all necessary site work, utilities, mechanical, electrical, fire protection systems, back-up power and all other required support. Force protection includes reinforced exterior walls, blast-proof windows, and passive barriers. Overall project also includes the safe removal of multiple facilities. Sustainable principles, to include Life Cycle cost effective practices, will be integrated into the design, development, and construction of the project in accordance with Executive Order 13423, 10 USC 2802 (c), and other applicable laws and Executive Orders.

The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the work in the proposed number of calendar days (Not to Exceed 540 calendar days) after receipt of NTP.  Clauses will be included for Liquidated Damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed.  Performance and Payment Bonds will be required.

The above project description is for information only.  Project scope of work is subject to change.

The magnitude of construction costs for this project is between $10,000,000 and

$25,000,000.

SOLICITATION EVALUATION CRITERIA

This is a “Best Value-Tradeoff” solicitation for the Design and Construction of the Logistics Readiness Squadron Campus, Offutt AFB, NE. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described within the forthcoming solicitation, and award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government.  

SITE VISIT

A site visit is tentativelyscheduled for Late July/Early August, however, due to the current environment, site visit information may change.  Details on the site information will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation, Solicitation Section 00 21 00.

OBTAINING SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via the Contract Opportunities (was Federal Business Opportunities (FBO)) at: https://sam.gov/.

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INQUIRIES:

A bidder inquiry key will be included in the solicitation.  Questions regarding the solicitation will be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at: https://www.projnet.org/projnet/. 

Telephone calls will not be accepted.