Pre-Solicitation W912HN23R4005 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures Repair 24-Series Barracks at Fort Gordon, GA

Pre-Solicitation Notice Synopsis For

W912HN23R4005

100% Total Small Business Set-Aside

Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures

Repair 24-Series Barracks at Fort Gordon, GA

Savannah District - USACE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Savannah District intends to issue a single Two-Phase Design-Build Solicitation to award up to three (3) separate contracts from the solicitation to three (3) separate offerors whose proposal represents the best overall value and is determined to provide the most benefit to the Government.

Note: This Synopsis is ONLY A NOTIFICATION that a solicitation is anticipated and forthcoming; no bids are being accepted. The subsequent solicitation will result in a C-Type Contract.

Each Barracks is identified as an individual project.

For the purposes of the solicitation, the Government will utilize the Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Process. In Phase One of the Two-Phase Design-Build selection procedures, interested Offerors will submit specified performance capability proposals for review, consideration, and evaluation by the Government. The Government will evaluate these performance capability proposals in accordance withthe criteria described within the solicitation.

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220-Commerical and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45M.

Type of Set-Aside: This acquisition is being offered as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code identified above.

Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation on or about 3 July 2023 and approximate closing date is on or about 3 August 2023. Actual dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Additional details can be found in the solicitation when it is posted.

Description of Work: Barracks Building 24406 and 24413, 24401 and 24412, and 24405, are located at Fort Gordon in need of repair and renovation. This work for each building is anticipated to include replacing failed fan coil units with the central HVAC system. The installation of new HVAC controls that includes full integration with UMCS to achieve Army energy goals. The installation of new fire alarm systems. Mold and mildew abatement and remediation. The renovation of all rooms to new standards as provided within the to be provided RFP package. Installation of new flooring. lighting. and ceilings and the renovation of latrine as specified within the to be RFP package.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and will target no more than five (5) of the most highly qualified Offerors to proceed to Phase Two.

Only those Offerors who receive a written notification from Savannah District

Contracting Officer that their firm has been selected to participate in Phase Two of this solicitation will be invited to submit a Phase Two proposal. Those five (5) of the most highly qualified Offerors selected for Phase Two will be provided the Technical Specifications for the three projects.

In Phase Two, the five (5) highly qualified offerors will each be provided the Technical Specification RFPs for projects 24406 and 24413, 24401 and 24412, and 24405. Offerors will submit a Factor 3 – Management Approach and Price proposal on each project. Evaluations of both Phase One and Phase Two factors using a Best Value Tradeoff in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 will be conducted for each contract.

Each Phase Two proposal will be evaluated on an individual basis starting with 24406 and 24413, followed by 24401 and 24412, followed by 24405.

The responsible offeror whose proposal contains the combination of the criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government will be awarded the contract for Bldg. 24406 and 24413. That offeror will be removed from the remaining highly qualified offerors participating in Phase Two.

Of the remaining highly qualified offerors, the responsible offeror whose proposal contains the combination of the criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government will be awarded the contract for Bldg. 24401 and 24412.That offeror will be removed from the remaining highly qualified offerors participating in Phase Two.

Of the remaining highly qualified offerors, the responsible offeror whose proposal contains the combination of the criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government will be awarded the contract for Bldg. 24405.

No single offeror shall be awarded more than contract as a result of the (this) solicitation.

PHASE I:

FACTOR 1:  PAST PERFORMANCE

FACTOR 2:  DESIGN EXPERIENCE

PHASE II:

FACTOR 3:  TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (Management Approach)

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF FACTORS – PHASE ONE AND PHASE TWO

FACTOR 1 (Past Performance) is equal in importance to FACTOR 3 (Management Approach)

FACTOR 2 (Design Experience) is less important than either FACTOR 1 (Past Performance) and FACTOR 3 (Management Approach)

FACTOR 3 (Management Approach) is equal in importance to FACTOR 1 (Past Performance) and both are more important than FACTOR 2 (Design Experience)

PRICE:

All Phase One and Phase Two non-cost factors, when combined, are equal in importance to Price.

Price will not be rated, but will be a factor in establishing the best value in Phase II prior to discussions (if held) and in making the best value decision for award of any resultant contract. 

The Government will perform a price analysis on all proposals received. Price analysis will be performed in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 to determine fairness and reasonableness. Historical price information, competitive price information, the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), or any other pricing tool as necessary will be utilized in this analysis. The evaluation will determine the extent to which the price proposal is consistent with the requirements of the solicitation. Offerors are advised that any offer wherein pricing is deemed unfair or unreasonable may be rendered ineligible for award.

The Government shall use the base bid and all options from the price schedule as the evaluated price for making the best value decision.

AWARD:

Contract award will be made in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. In order to determine which proposal represents the best value, a comparative assessment ofproposals against all source selection criteria in this solicitation will be conducted.

The responsible offeror whose proposal contains the combination of the criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government will be awarded the contract for Bldg. 24406 and 24413. That offeror will be removed from the remaining highly qualified offerors participating in Phase Two.

Of the remaining highly qualified offerors, the responsible offeror whose proposal contains the combination of the criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government will be awarded the contract for Bldg. 24401 and 24412. That offeror will be removed from the remaining highly qualified offerors participating in Phase Two.

Of the remaining highly qualified offerors, the responsible offeror whose proposal contains the combination of the criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government will be awarded the contract for Bldg. 24405.

The Government reserves the right to make award to other than the lowest priced offer and to reject any and all offers.

Only one (1) offeror will be selected per group to be awarded. No offeror will be awarded more than one (1) contract as a result of this solicitation

Solicitation Website: The official solicitation, when posted, will be available free of charge by electronic posting only and may be found on the System of Award Management System (SAM) website, https://sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, telephone and Fax requests for this solicitation will not be honored.

Project files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Contractors must register at the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov to download the solicitation for this project.

If/when issued, Amendments will be posted to the above-referenced website for electronic downloading. This will be the only method of distributing amendments before closing; therefore, the Offerors must check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation.

Registrations: System for Award Management (SAM)-Offerors shall maintain an active registration in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a Government contract award. Suppose the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV). In that case, the JV entity shall have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database at the time of award, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror.

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE): The only authorized transmission method for bids in response to the forthcoming solicitation is electronic via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. No Other Transmission Method (E-mail, Facsimile, U.S. Postal Mail, Hand Carried, etc.) Will Be Accepted. Offerors must have an active Proposal Manager role in PIEE at https://piee.eb.mil/.

Point of Contacts: For this acquisition, the contracting officer, Mr. Greg Graham, whose e-mail address is gregory.m.graham@usace.army.mil.,,

Pre-Solicitation Notice Synopsis For

W912HN23R4005

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside

Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures

Repair Five (5) 24-Series Barracks at Fort Gordon, GA

Savannah District - USACE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Savannah District intends to issue a single Two-Phase Design-Build Solicitation to award up to five (5) separate contracts from the solicitation to five (5) separate offerors whose proposal represents the best overall value and is determined to provide the most benefit to the Government.

Note: This Synopsis is ONLY A NOTIFICATION that a solicitation is anticipated and forthcoming; no bids are being accepted. The subsequent solicitation will result in a C-Type Contract.

Each Barracks is identified as an individual project.

For the purposes of the solicitation, the Government will utilize the Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Process. In Phase One of the Two-Phase Design-Build selection procedures, interested Offerors will submit specified performance capability proposals for review, consideration, and evaluation by the Government. The Government will evaluate these performance capability proposals in accordance withthe criteria described within the solicitation.

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220-Commerical and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45M.

Type of Set-Aside: This acquisition is being offered as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code identified above.

Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation on or about 30 June 2023 and approximate closing date is on or about 31 July 2023. Actual dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Additional details can be found in the solicitation when it is posted.

Description of Work: Barracks Building 24406, 24401, 24405, 24412, and 24413 are located at Fort Gordon in need of repair and renovation. This work for each building is anticipated to include replacing failed fan coil units with the central HVAC system. The installation of new HVAC controls that includes full integration with UMCS to achieve Army energy goals. The installation of new fire alarm systems. Mold and mildew abatement and remediation. The renovation of all rooms to new standards as provided within the to be provided RFP package. Installation of new flooring. lighting. and ceilings and the renovation of latrine as specified within the to be RFP package.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and will target no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors submitted for each individual barracks building consisting of five (5) Groups to participate in Phase Two. The most highly qualified offerors will be placed in descending alphabetical order, “A” through “Z” followed by offerors with names beginning with numerals in numerical order “0-9”. The Government shall assign no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offeror(s) to a group.  Each Group will be assigned to a specific barracks project.  The first offeror from the numerical/alphabetical order list will be assigned to Group 1 - DE-02529-8P – Bldg. 24406, the next offeror from the list will be assigned to Group 2 - DE-02991-8P – BLDG. 24401, the next offerors on the list will be assigned to Group 3 - DE-02992-8P – BLDG. 24405, the next offeror on the list will be assigned to Group 4 - DE-02531-8P – BLDG. 24412, the next offeror on the list will be assigned to Group 5 - DE-02532-8P – BLDG. 24413, after the fifth offeror on the list is assigned to Group 5, the sixth offeror will be assigned to Group 1. This pattern will continue until all offerors from the list have been assigned a group.  Each group will consist of no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified offerors. A highly qualified offeror shall only be selected for one group. Evaluations of both Phase One and Phase Two factors using a Best Value Tradeoff in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 for each individual group.

Groups of no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified offerors for Phase II will be grouped as follows –

Group 1 - DE-02529-8P – BLDG. 24406

Group 2 - DE-02991-8P – BLDG. 24401

Group 3 - DE-02992-8P – BLDG. 24405

Group 4 - DE-02531-8P – BLDG. 24412

Group 5 - DE-02532-8P – BLDG. 24413

PHASE I:

FACTOR 1:  PAST PERFORMANCE

FACTOR 2:  DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Only those Offerors who receive a written notification from the Savannah District Contracting Officer that their firm has been selected to participate in Phase Two of this solicitation will be invited to submit a Phase Two proposal. Those five (5) Groups of no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors selected for Phase Two will be provided the technical requirements package for the subject project number and barracks as identified within their group. The most highly qualified offerors will ONLY receive Phase Two RFP packages pertaining to the Group in which they are placed.

PHASE II:

FACTOR 3:  TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (Management Approach)

PRICE:

Price will not be rated, but will be a factor in establishing the best value in Phase II prior to discussions (if held) and in making the best value decision for award of any resultant contract. Pricing shall be completed and submitted on the pricing schedule provided within the solicitation

AWARD:

Contract award will be made in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. In order to determine which proposal represents the best value, a comparative assessment of proposals against all source selection criteria in the solicitation will be conducted. The Government will award five (5) individual contracts, one (1) each to the responsible Offeror per group as defined in the evaluation criteria whose proposal contains the combination of those criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government.

Only one (1) offeror will be selected per group to be awarded. No offeror will be awarded more than one (1) contract as a result of this solicitation

Solicitation Website: The official solicitation, when posted, will be available free of charge by electronic posting only and may be found on the System of Award Management System (SAM) website, https://sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, telephone and Fax requests for this solicitation will not be honored.

Project files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Contractors must register at the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov to download the solicitation for this project.

If/when issued, Amendments will be posted to the above-referenced website for electronic downloading. This will be the only method of distributing amendments before closing; therefore, the Offerors must check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation.

Registrations: System for Award Management (SAM)-Offerors shall maintain an active registration in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a Government contract award. Suppose the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV). In that case, the JV entity shall have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database at the time of award, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror.

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE): The only authorized transmission method for bids in response to the forthcoming solicitation is electronic via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. No Other Transmission Method (E-mail, Facsimile, U.S. Postal Mail, Hand Carried, etc.) Will Be Accepted. Offerors must have an active Proposal Manager role in PIEE at https://piee.eb.mil/.

Point of Contacts: For this acquisition, the contracting officer, Mr. Greg Graham, whose e-mail address is gregory.m.graham@usace.army.mil.,,

Pre-Solicitation Notice Synopsis For

W912HN23R4005

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside

Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures

Repair Five (5) 24-Series Barracks at Fort Gordon, GA

Savannah District - USACE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Savannah District intends to issue a single Two-Phase Design-Build Solicitation to award up to five (5) separate contracts from the solicitation to five (5) separate offerors whose proposal represents the best overall value and is determined to provide the most benefit to the Government.

Note: This Synopsis is ONLY A NOTIFICATION that a solicitation is anticipated and forthcoming; no bids are being accepted. The subsequent solicitation will result in a C-Type Contract.

Each Barracks is identified as an individual project.

For the purposes of the solicitation, the Government will utilize the Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Process. In Phase One of the Two-Phase Design-Build selection procedures, interested Offerors will submit specified performance capability proposals for review, consideration, and evaluation by the Government. The Government will evaluate these performance capability proposals in accordance withthe criteria described within the solicitation.

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220-Commerical and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45M.

Type of Set-Aside: This acquisition is being offered as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code identified above.

Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation on or about 30 June 2023 and approximate closing date is on or about 31 July 2023. Actual dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Additional details can be found in the solicitation when it is posted.

Description of Work: Barracks Building 24406, 24401, 24405, 24412, and 24413 are located at Fort Gordon in need of repair and renovation. This work for each building is anticipated to include replacing failed fan coil units with the central HVAC system. The installation of new HVAC controls that includes full integration with UMCS to achieve Army energy goals. The installation of new fire alarm systems. Mold and mildew abatement and remediation. The renovation of all rooms to new standards as provided within the to be provided RFP package. Installation of new flooring. lighting. and ceilings and the renovation of latrine as specified within the to be RFP package.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described within the solicitation and will target no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors submitted for each individual barracks building consisting of five (5) Groups to participate in Phase Two. The Government shall assign no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offeror(s) to a group, beginning with Group 1 - DE-02529-8P – Bldg. 24406 then, continuing to add the most highly qualified offerors to each group in descending order until each group consists of no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified offerors. A highly qualified offeror shall only be selected for one group. Evaluations of both Phase One and Phase Two factors using a Best Value Tradeoff in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 for each individual group.

Groups of no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified offerors for Phase II will be grouped as follows –

Group 1 - DE-02529-8P – BLDG. 24406

Group 2 - DE-02991-8P – BLDG. 24401

Group 3 - DE-02992-8P – BLDG. 24405

Group 4 - DE-02531-8P – BLDG. 24412

Group 5 - DE-02532-8P – BLDG. 24413

PHASE I:

FACTOR 1:  PAST PERFORMANCE

FACTOR 2:  DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Only those Offerors who receive a written notification from the Savannah District Contracting Officer that their firm has been selected to participate in Phase Two of this solicitation will be invited to submit a Phase Two proposal. Those five (5) Groups of no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Offerors selected for Phase Two will be provided the technical requirements package for the subject project number and barracks as identified within their group. The most highly qualified offerors will ONLY receive Phase Two RFP packages pertaining to the Group in which they are placed.

PHASE II:

FACTOR 3:  TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (Management Approach)

PRICE:

Price will not be rated, but will be a factor in establishing the best value in Phase II prior to discussions (if held) and in making the best value decision for award of any resultant contract. Pricing shall be completed and submitted on the pricing schedule provided within the solicitation

AWARD:

Contract award will be made in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. In order to determine which proposal represents the best value, a comparative assessment of proposals against all source selection criteria in the solicitation will be conducted. The Government will award five (5) individual contracts, one (1) each to the responsible Offeror per group as defined in the evaluation criteria whose proposal contains the combination of those criteria described in this document offering the best value to the Government.

Only one (1) offeror will be selected per group to be awarded. No offeror will be awarded more than one (1) contract as a result of this solicitation

Solicitation Website: The official solicitation, when posted, will be available free of charge by electronic posting only and may be found on the System of Award Management System (SAM) website, https://sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, telephone and Fax requests for this solicitation will not be honored.

Project files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Contractors must register at the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov to download the solicitation for this project.

If/when issued, Amendments will be posted to the above-referenced website for electronic downloading. This will be the only method of distributing amendments before closing; therefore, the Offerors must check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation.

Registrations: System for Award Management (SAM)-Offerors shall maintain an active registration in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a Government contract award. Suppose the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV). In that case, the JV entity shall have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database at the time of award, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror.

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE): The only authorized transmission method for bids in response to the forthcoming solicitation is electronic via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. No Other Transmission Method (E-mail, Facsimile, U.S. Postal Mail, Hand Carried, etc.) Will Be Accepted. Offerors must have an active Proposal Manager role in PIEE at https://piee.eb.mil/.

Point of Contacts: For this acquisition, the contracting officer, Mr. Greg Graham, whose e-mail address is gregory.m.graham@usace.army.mil.,,