Presolicitation Notice Helo/TRF Ops/AMU and Alert Facility

W9128F21R0070

On or about 14 May 2021, this office will issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of Helo/TRF Ops/AMU and Alert Facility, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The solicitation will close on or about 30 June 2021.

This solicitation is Unrestricted. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order 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.

Project Description (approx. quantities):

Construct a new complex to include Helicopter Squadron Operations, Tactical Response Force (TRF) Alert Crew Facility, Alert Aircraft Shelter, Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), Aircraft Maintenance Shelter, Aircraft Simulator complex to include Satellite Fire Station.  Associated site improvements shall include new taxiways, runway, helipads and associated airfield lighting.

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 800 calendar days) after receipt of NTP.  Provisions 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.

RFP Evaluation Criteria:

Firms participating in the solicitation will submit technical requirements in accordance with Section 00 22 00 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD.  Submissions will be evaluated based on a best value approach considering technical elements for evaluation (i.e., Specialized Experience, Key Personnel, Past Performance, and Project Management Plan).  An adjectival method of evaluation will be used to evaluate all technical factors.  Price will be evaluated separately for reasonableness and realism.  A Best Value selection will be considered after reviewing price and technical factors.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

Bidders (Offerors): 

Please be advised of online registration requirement in the SAM, https://www.sam.gov/ and directed solicitation provisions concerning representations and certifications.  Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete.  The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to SAM.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents: 

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (Beta.SAM>Contract Opportunities) at https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=opp. 

Find solicitation announcement in Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=opp):

1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page) or use the “Federal Organizations” search feature followed by the “Advanced Search” feature.

2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches.  Sign In might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.

3. Once you have located your project, click on hyperlinked title of the solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section of the solicitation.

Questions should be sent to the Contracting Specialist, Brian Finerty, at brian.c.finerty@usace.army.mil.

Telephone calls will not be accepted.