RAF Lakenheath Commissary Renovation Project

UPDATED 3/11/19: Amendment 1 to Solicitation FA558719R0001 is hereby incorporated. See changes in bold below.
UPDATED 2/28/19:The Government is seeking to receive proposals from qualified and experienced sources capable of performing the following project description:

The U.S. Department of Air Force (USAF), on behalf of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), is seeking the services of a qualified business to replace failing refrigeration equipment with new CO2 refrigeration equipment at the RAF Lakenheath Commissary facility.

The work involves construction services to replace the failing HVAC system and installing HVAC controls as needed. Additionally, Replace the existing RMCS control system, expand the Bakery/ Deli area to include an existing Pasta Bar, replace dairy doors and cart rail system, Remove an existing pizza oven and provide power for a government furnished/government installed (GF/GI) pizza oven. Commissary operations remain in complete and full operation during the contract duration. Construction shall be accomplished through a multi-phased approach allowing the building to remain occupied during the project.

Different from the presolicitation notice, we are no longer requesting bid options and are strictly requesting the work involved to complete contract line items 0001 and 0002 as specified in the attached solicitation, FA5587-19-R-0001.

All contractors must complete registration in www.sam.gov IAW FAR 52.204-7, prior to receiving an award. Enter prices in Section B, TYPE or HANDWRITE in BLACK or BLUE INK ONLY.

This solicitation will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contract by Negotiation. Your attention is directed to Sections L and M for proposal preparation instructions and evaluation criteria for award.

Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction: The estimated amount of this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Disregard all language in regards to Bid Guarantees, Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds in Specification date 22 June 2018.

An organized site visit has been scheduled for:

16 Apr 2019 at 0900 Greenwhich Mean Time (GMT)

Participants will meet at:
RAF LAKENHEATH U K
DET 45 FCS BLDG 1081
COMMISSARY RESALE STORE
RAF LAKENHEATH,
United Kingdom IP279PN.Place of Performance:
Lakenheath Commissary
RICHMOND ROAD,
RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PN
United Kingdom

All interested contractors must submit, in writing, the names of the individual(s) that will be in
attendance NLT 9 April 2019. Interested contractors may send up to 2 representatives for the prime
contractor and up to 1 representative from each subcontractor.d the names of their

Primary Point of Contact:
MSgt Lacy Hogan
lacy.hogan.2@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 2079

Alternate Point of Contact:
Victor Haro
victor.haro@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 2270

Alternate Point of Contact:
Capt Olivia Dean
olivia.dean@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 2275

Offers not valid until 30 September 2019 for Government acceptance will not be considered and will
be rejected.

All questions are due no later than 23 April 2019, 1200 Greenwich Mean Time.

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UPDATED 2/28/19:The Government is seeking to receive proposals from qualified and experienced sources capable of performing the following project description:

The U.S. Department of Air Force (USAF), on behalf of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), is seeking the services of a qualified business to replace failing refrigeration equipment with new CO2 refrigeration equipment at the RAF Lakenheath Commissary facility.

The work involves construction services to replace the failing HVAC system and installing HVAC controls as needed. Additionally, Replace the existing RMCS control system, expand the Bakery/ Deli area to include an existing Pasta Bar, replace dairy doors and cart rail system, Remove an existing pizza oven and provide power for a government furnished/government installed (GF/GI) pizza oven. Commissary operations remain in complete and full operation during the contract duration. Construction shall be accomplished through a multi-phased approach allowing the building to remain occupied during the project.

Different from the presolicitation notice, we are no longer requesting bid options and are strictly requesting the work involved to complete contract line items 0001 and 0002 as specified in the attached solicitation, FA5587-19-R-0001.

All contractors must complete registration in www.sam.gov IAW FAR 52.204-7, prior to receiving an award. Enter prices in Section B, TYPE or HANDWRITE in BLACK or BLUE INK ONLY.

This solicitation will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contract by Negotiation. Your attention is directed to Sections L and M for proposal preparation instructions and evaluation criteria for award.

Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction: The estimated amount of this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Disregard all language in regards to Bid Guarantees, Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds in Specification date 22 June 2018.

An organized site visit has been scheduled for:

15 Mar 2019 at 0900 Greenwhich Mean Time (GMT)

Participants will meet at:
RAF LAKENHEATH U K
DET 45 FCS BLDG 1081
COMMISSARY RESALE STORE
RAF LAKENHEATH,
United Kingdom IP279PN.Place of Performance:
Lakenheath Commissary
RICHMOND ROAD,
RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PN
United Kingdom

Primary Point of Contact:
MSgt Lacy Hogan
lacy.hogan.2@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 2079

Alternate Point of Contact:
Victor Haro
victor.haro@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 2270

Alternate Point of Contact:
Capt Olivia Dean
olivia.dean@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 2275

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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2)(i) this notice is issued for the purpose of market research. Market research is being conducted to determine if there are potential business with the capabilities and experience to perform the required work. This notice is a request for information to provide data for planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, a Solicitation, a Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the services

Response to this request for information (RFI) is strictly voluntary and will not affect any business's ability to submit an offer should a solicitation be released. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of contractors' information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. This RFI constitutes a market research tool for the collection and analysis of information to determine capabilities and capacity of interested contractors.

The Government is seeking to identify: qualified and experienced sources capable of performing the following project description:

The U.S. Department of Air Force (USAF), on behalf of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), is seeking the services of a qualified business to replace failing refrigeration equipment with new CO2 refrigeration equipment at the RAF Lakenheath Commissary facility.

The work involves construction services to replace the failing HVAC system and installing HVAC controls as needed. Additionally, Replace the existing RMCS control system, expand the Bakery/ Deli area to include an existing Pasta Bar, replace dairy doors and cart rail system, Remove an existing pizza oven and provide power for a government furnished/government installed (GF/GI) pizza oven. Commissary operations remain in complete and full operation during the contract duration. Construction shall be accomplished through a multi-phased approach allowing the building to remain occupied during the project.

The following 3 bid options are including:

a. Bid Option 1 will be the removal of the existing lighting fixtures in the chill and freezer walk-in rooms and replace with new LED lighting fixtures.
b. Bid Option 2 will be the removal of the existing suspended acoustical ceiling in the Deli Service area and replace with a new suspended acoustical ceiling.
c. Bid Option 3 will be the complete duct cleaning service of the entire AHU-2 system.

Estimated duration of the project is 300 calendar days

In accordance with DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

Firm's response to this notice shall be limited to 10 single-sided pages, 11 point font, Times New Roman or Calibri, and shall include the following information:

1. Firm's level of interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.

2. Firm's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.

3. Does your Company have experience preforming contracts with the USAF or the U.S. Government? If so, where there any issue(s) that could be avoided?

4. Does your Company find the estimated Contract Completion date reasonable to perform work described?

5. Does your Company foresee any special requirements for preparation of the faculty that would need to be in place before performance of work?

6. Is your Company capable of Bonding Capacity/Capabilities required on the Draft RFP?

Additionally, any concerns or issues that would be notable before official solicitation that would be pertinent to include.

ALL RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

Contractor Information
Contractor Firm Name:
Duns:
CAGE Code:
Address:
Name of POC for the offeror:
Phone Number for the POC:
Email of the POC:

Bonding Capacity/Capabilities
Surety Name:
Maximum bonding capacity per project:
Aggregate maximum bonding capacity:

WHO MAY RESPOND

Interest in this Request for Information announcement is open ALL contractors, relative to the primary NAICS code 236220. Following review of the responses to this notice, and if the Government still plans to proceed with an acquisition, the Government will develop an acquisition strategy and determine whether to solicit for this project.

All interested business shall be registered via the System for Award Management (SAM) internet site at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for award of any eventual contract.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All interested shall submit your capabilities statement/information via email only to steven.piper.5@us.af.mil and include the notice number in the subject line. Please do not send hard copies.

Responses are due no later than 2:00 PM BST on DATE, August 31, 2018. Oral communications, telecommunication, or faxed inquiries are NOT acceptable as a response to this notice. Only e-mail responses are welcome.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NOTICE, PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST.

Place of Performance:
Lakenheath Commissary
RICHMOND ROAD,
RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9PN
United Kingdom

Primary Point of Contact:
SSgt Steven Piper
steven.piper.5@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 2087

Alternate Point of Contact:
TSgt David E. Miller
david.miller.115@us.af.mil
Phone: 01638 52 5602

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