Recapitalization of utilities load centers & UPS EE-FF-GG

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This presolicitation notice is hereby amended to allow for electronic/email submission of the prequalification responses to both: Contract Specialist, Erica Eaton at: Erica.A.Eaton@usace.army.mil and Contracting Officer, Sierra Marshall, at: Sierra.S.Marshall@usace.army.mil. 

If you have already sent a hardcopy response to the address previously listed please make every attempt to provide an electronic/email submission as well. 

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District (NAB), Real Property Field Office (RSFO) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) design bid build (DBB) construction contract.

This procurement is being solicited as Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted); The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) coded is 238210 "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors" with a size standard of $16,500,000.00. The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The Construction duration is approximately 24 months from notice to proceed (NTP). 

Project Description: The contract will include the construction of Load Centers and Un-interruptible Power Supply line-ups EE, FF, and GG, located on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. The work includes, but is not limited to the restoration, replacement and reconfiguration of active and non-active Critical Uninterruptable Power Supply Systems (UPS), (Technical) Load Centers and incidental related work consisting of the installation of all associated switchgear, batteries, and electrical infrastructure to support system redundancy inclusive of all Power Distribution Units (PDU); Motor Control Centers with Automation Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Network Controls and planning and sequencing work to minimize power outages.  This contract will also require the construction contractor to utilize a Temporary Load Center which will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), a trailer mounted load center, uninterruptable power supply, associated switchgear, batteries, and additional electrical infrastructure.

Sources will be prequalified in accordance with DFARS 236.272. Under these procedures, Offerors will be required to submit information addressing capabilities and other factors identified in the prequalification criteria. The Government will evaluate the prequalification information and determine a list of qualified Offerors to which the Request for Proposal (RFP), including plans and specifications, will be sent. Only offers received from listed qualified Offerors will be considered in the subsequent evaluations.

NOTE: All Offerors will be required possess a Top Secret Facility Site Clearance, and the construction of this project shall be accomplished using US citizens.   The use of non- US citizens is permitted provided that the US person(s) meet eligibility requirements as defined in 8 USC 1101(a)(20) or 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), and proof of eligibility must be provided.

The Prequalification requirements are being posted electronically on or about 19 February 2020 via the Beta.SAM Website at www.beta.sam.gov, with a submission of qualifications due on or about12 March 2020.

Only those firms determined to be qualified will be invited participate in the Source Selection process. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror who was advanced during Prequalification and whose proposal the Source Selection Authority has determined conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering all non-price factors, and price.

It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the beta.SAM website for any amendments. Offerors are required to be registered in the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Offerors must also be registered in Representations and Certifications Applications (included in beta.SAM).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable (238210 listed above) to this acquisition must be in the vendor’s beta.SAM registration. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror, determined to represent the best value to the Government in accordance with the source selection procedures stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Offeror's submissions during both Prequalification and Source Selection must conform with the requirements stated in the RFP. All questions must be submitted in writing via email, to the Point of Contact listed below.

The media selected for issuance of the solicitation and amendments shall solely be at the discretion of the Government; accordingly, the media utilized for this project shall be the internet. Paper copies of this solicitation and amendments, if any, will not be available or issued.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and DFARS 252.204-7007, all vendors must be registered with beta.SAM to be eligible for award of a contract. Information on registration can be found at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Interested parties may download the solicitation at no charge from the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Project specification files and drawings are portable document files (PDF). The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Technology & Logistics (OUSD{AT&L}) A Guide to Collection & Use of Past Performance Information dated 2003 requires the collection and use of past performance information (PPI) in acquiring best-value goods and services. More definitive guidance and instructions will be incorporated in the solicitation and resultant contract.

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This presolicitation notice is hereby amended to provide an attached document responding to all of the request for information questions submitted in writting through email no later than the submission deadline date of 28 Feb. 2020. Please see attached responses in reference to the previously added Prequalification Pre-Solicitation Notice.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District (NAB), Real Property Field Office (RSFO) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) design bid build (DBB) construction contract.

This procurement is being solicited as Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted); The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) coded is 238210 "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors" with a size standard of $16,500,000.00. The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The Construction duration is approximately 24 months from notice to proceed (NTP). 

Project Description: The contract will include the construction of Load Centers and Un-interruptible Power Supply line-ups EE, FF, and GG, located on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. The work includes, but is not limited to the restoration, replacement and reconfiguration of active and non-active Critical Uninterruptable Power Supply Systems (UPS), (Technical) Load Centers and incidental related work consisting of the installation of all associated switchgear, batteries, and electrical infrastructure to support system redundancy inclusive of all Power Distribution Units (PDU); Motor Control Centers with Automation Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Network Controls and planning and sequencing work to minimize power outages.  This contract will also require the construction contractor to utilize a Temporary Load Center which will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), a trailer mounted load center, uninterruptable power supply, associated switchgear, batteries, and additional electrical infrastructure.

Sources will be prequalified in accordance with DFARS 236.272. Under these procedures, Offerors will be required to submit information addressing capabilities and other factors identified in the prequalification criteria. The Government will evaluate the prequalification information and determine a list of qualified Offerors to which the Request for Proposal (RFP), including plans and specifications, will be sent. Only offers received from listed qualified Offerors will be considered in the subsequent evaluations.

NOTE: All Offerors will be required possess a Top Secret Facility Site Clearance, and the construction of this project shall be accomplished using US citizens.   The use of non- US citizens is permitted provided that the US person(s) meet eligibility requirements as defined in 8 USC 1101(a)(20) or 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), and proof of eligibility must be provided.

The Prequalification requirements are being posted electronically on or about 19 February 2020 via the Beta.SAM Website at www.beta.sam.gov, with a submission of qualifications due on or about12 March 2020.

Only those firms determined to be qualified will be invited participate in the Source Selection process. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror who was advanced during Prequalification and whose proposal the Source Selection Authority has determined conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering all non-price factors, and price.

It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the beta.SAM website for any amendments. Offerors are required to be registered in the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Offerors must also be registered in Representations and Certifications Applications (included in beta.SAM).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable (238210 listed above) to this acquisition must be in the vendor’s beta.SAM registration. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror, determined to represent the best value to the Government in accordance with the source selection procedures stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Offeror's submissions during both Prequalification and Source Selection must conform with the requirements stated in the RFP. All questions must be submitted in writing via email, to the Point of Contact listed below.

The media selected for issuance of the solicitation and amendments shall solely be at the discretion of the Government; accordingly, the media utilized for this project shall be the internet. Paper copies of this solicitation and amendments, if any, will not be available or issued.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and DFARS 252.204-7007, all vendors must be registered with beta.SAM to be eligible for award of a contract. Information on registration can be found at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Interested parties may download the solicitation at no charge from the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Project specification files and drawings are portable document files (PDF). The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Technology & Logistics (OUSD{AT&L}) A Guide to Collection & Use of Past Performance Information dated 2003 requires the collection and use of past performance information (PPI) in acquiring best-value goods and services. More definitive guidance and instructions will be incorporated in the solicitation and resultant contract.

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This presolicitation notice is hereby amended to issue the Prequalification Pre-Solicitation Notice ( or Request for Prequalification Information) which is attached.  Please refer to the attached Peqaulification Pre-Solicitation Notice for submission/response information and general instructions.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District (NAB), Real Property Field Office (RSFO) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) design bid build (DBB) construction contract.

This procurement is being solicited as Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted); The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) coded is 238210 "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors" with a size standard of $16,500,000.00. The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The Construction duration is approximately 24 months from notice to proceed (NTP). 

Project Description: The contract will include the construction of Load Centers and Un-interruptible Power Supply line-ups EE, FF, and GG, located on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. The work includes, but is not limited to the restoration, replacement and reconfiguration of active and non-active Critical Uninterruptable Power Supply Systems (UPS), (Technical) Load Centers and incidental related work consisting of the installation of all associated switchgear, batteries, and electrical infrastructure to support system redundancy inclusive of all Power Distribution Units (PDU); Motor Control Centers with Automation Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Network Controls and planning and sequencing work to minimize power outages.  This contract will also require the construction contractor to utilize a Temporary Load Center which will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), a trailer mounted load center, uninterruptable power supply, associated switchgear, batteries, and additional electrical infrastructure.

Sources will be prequalified in accordance with DFARS 236.272. Under these procedures, Offerors will be required to submit information addressing capabilities and other factors identified in the prequalification criteria. The Government will evaluate the prequalification information and determine a list of qualified Offerors to which the Request for Proposal (RFP), including plans and specifications, will be sent. Only offers received from listed qualified Offerors will be considered in the subsequent evaluations.

NOTE: All Offerors will be required possess a Top Secret Facility Site Clearance, and the construction of this project shall be accomplished using US citizens.   The use of non- US citizens is permitted provided that the US person(s) meet eligibility requirements as defined in 8 USC 1101(a)(20) or 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), and proof of eligibility must be provided.

The Prequalification requirements are being posted electronically on or about 19 February 2020 via the Beta.SAM Website at www.beta.sam.gov, with a submission of qualifications due on or about12 March 2020.

Only those firms determined to be qualified will be invited participate in the Source Selection process. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror who was advanced during Prequalification and whose proposal the Source Selection Authority has determined conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering all non-price factors, and price.

It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the beta.SAM website for any amendments. Offerors are required to be registered in the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Offerors must also be registered in Representations and Certifications Applications (included in beta.SAM).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable (238210 listed above) to this acquisition must be in the vendor’s beta.SAM registration. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror, determined to represent the best value to the Government in accordance with the source selection procedures stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Offeror's submissions during both Prequalification and Source Selection must conform with the requirements stated in the RFP. All questions must be submitted in writing via email, to the Point of Contact listed below.

The media selected for issuance of the solicitation and amendments shall solely be at the discretion of the Government; accordingly, the media utilized for this project shall be the internet. Paper copies of this solicitation and amendments, if any, will not be available or issued.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and DFARS 252.204-7007, all vendors must be registered with beta.SAM to be eligible for award of a contract. Information on registration can be found at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Interested parties may download the solicitation at no charge from the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Project specification files and drawings are portable document files (PDF). The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Technology & Logistics (OUSD{AT&L}) A Guide to Collection & Use of Past Performance Information dated 2003 requires the collection and use of past performance information (PPI) in acquiring best-value goods and services. More definitive guidance and instructions will be incorporated in the solicitation and resultant contract.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District (NAB), Real Property Field Office (RSFO) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) design bid build (DBB) construction contract.

This procurement is being solicited as Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted); The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) coded is 238210 "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors" with a size standard of $16,500,000.00. The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The Construction duration is approximately 24 months from notice to proceed (NTP). 

Project Description: The contract will include the construction of Load Centers and Un-interruptible Power Supply line-ups EE, FF, and GG, located on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. The work includes, but is not limited to the restoration, replacement and reconfiguration of active and non-active Critical Uninterruptable Power Supply Systems (UPS), (Technical) Load Centers and incidental related work consisting of the installation of all associated switchgear, batteries, and electrical infrastructure to support system redundancy inclusive of all Power Distribution Units (PDU); Motor Control Centers with Automation Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Network Controls and planning and sequencing work to minimize power outages.  This contract will also require the construction contractor to utilize a Temporary Load Center which will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), a trailer mounted load center, uninterruptable power supply, associated switchgear, batteries, and additional electrical infrastructure.

Sources will be prequalified in accordance with DFARS 236.272. Under these procedures, Offerors will be required to submit information addressing capabilities and other factors identified in the prequalification criteria. The Government will evaluate the prequalification information and determine a list of qualified Offerors to which the Request for Proposal (RFP), including plans and specifications, will be sent. Only offers received from listed qualified Offerors will be considered in the subsequent evaluations.

NOTE: All Offerors will be required possess a Top Secret Facility Site Clearance, and the construction of this project shall be accomplished using US citizens.   The use of non- US citizens is permitted provided that the US person(s) meet eligibility requirements as defined in 8 USC 1101(a)(20) or 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), and proof of eligibility must be provided.

The Prequalification requirements are being posted electronically on or about 07 February 2020 via the Beta.SAM Website at www.beta.sam.gov, with a submission of qualifications due on or about 09 March 2020.

Only those firms determined to be qualified will be invited participate in the Source Selection process. The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror who was advanced during Prequalification and whose proposal the Source Selection Authority has determined conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, considering all non-price factors, and price.

It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the beta.SAM website for any amendments. Offerors are required to be registered in the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Offerors must also be registered in Representations and Certifications Applications (included in beta.SAM).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable (238210 listed above) to this acquisition must be in the vendor’s beta.SAM registration. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror, determined to represent the best value to the Government in accordance with the source selection procedures stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Offeror's submissions during both Prequalification and Source Selection must conform with the requirements stated in the RFP. All questions must be submitted in writing via email, to the Point of Contact listed below.

The media selected for issuance of the solicitation and amendments shall solely be at the discretion of the Government; accordingly, the media utilized for this project shall be the internet. Paper copies of this solicitation and amendments, if any, will not be available or issued.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and DFARS 252.204-7007, all vendors must be registered with beta.SAM to be eligible for award of a contract. Information on registration can be found at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Interested parties may download the solicitation at no charge from the beta.SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Project specification files and drawings are portable document files (PDF). The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Technology & Logistics (OUSD{AT&L}) A Guide to Collection & Use of Past Performance Information dated 2003 requires the collection and use of past performance information (PPI) in acquiring best-value goods and services. More definitive guidance and instructions will be incorporated in the solicitation and resultant contract.