RECOVERY--C--Child Development Center, Naval Support Activity Midsouth, Millington Tennessee

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.THIS OPPORTUNITY IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR REGION 4, 8(A) FIRMS. COORDINATION IS WITH THE SBA TENNESSEE DISTRICT OFFICE. SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING UNTIL APPROXIMATELY APRIL 4, 2009.

This is a two-step design/build construction project that will construct a new single story child development center to accommodate up to 200 children. It will be slab on grade, reinforced masonary or steel frame construction which meets seismic standards, and applicable Unified Facility Criteria. It will be a medium sized Child Development Center with playgrounds, storage sheds, parking, and site improvements. This project will also renovate a building to accommodate another activity and demolish more than 47,800 SF. This project will combine a design/build portion and renovation for a total of 33,088 SF. It contains a request for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Development and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection standard certifications. The period of performance is approximately 18 months after notice to proceed.

This project will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The Government reserves the right to enter into negotiations or limit the competitive range. The procurement is estimated at between $9,000,000.00 and 11,000,000.00. Performance and payment bonds are required. All interested 8(a) firms must have bonding capability.

Phase I Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available for viewing and downloading on or about April 4, 2009. Proposal due date will be April 27, 2009, 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation is formatted as an RFP in accordance with the requirements designated by sections of FAR 15.203 and NFAS for a negotiated procurement utilizing the Two-Phase Design-Build section procedures of FAR 36.3. This method permits evaluation of proposals based on price competition, technical merit and other factors; permits impartial and comprehensive evaluation of offerors' proposals; permits discussions if necessary; and ensures selection of the source whose performance provides the best value to the Government.

This solicitation will consist of two (2) phases. Phase I is the qualification phase. Up to five (5) firms will be pre-qualified to participate in Phase II. The Navy will determine which offerors proceed to Phase II. The evaluation factors for Phase I are as follows: Past Performance and Relevant Project Experience, Technical Qualifications, and Management Approach.

Upon determination of the contractors advancing to Phase II, those offerors will receive an RFP containing current and future design specifications. Phase II will include the following evaluation factors: Past Performance and Relevant Project Experience, Technical Qualifications and Management Approach (same as Phase I unless conditions change); Conceptual Facilities Design; Durability, Maintainability, Sustainability of Building Systems; and Project Schedule and Phasing. The Government intends on issuing the RFP Solicitation for Phase I and Phase II through the Internet at www.neco.navy.mil. All prospective offerors MUST register themselves on the website. All contractors are encouraged to attempt download prior to obtaining the solicitation through alternate sources. Many firms and commercial printing services have the capability to print the solicitation package and plan holders list off the Internet, if necessary. The official plan holders list will be created by registration and will be available from the website only. Amendments will also be posted on the website for downloading. This will be the normal method for distributing amendments; therefore it is the offerors' responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation.

Offers will not be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of the offers received, the amount of any offer or relative standing of the offers will not be disclosed to anyone until the time of contract award.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals or quotes on Department of Defense solicitations must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award of the contract. The purpose of this database is to provide basic business information, capabilities and financial information to the Government. The CCR website can be accessed at www.ccr.gov. Reference is made to DFARS Clause 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. You are encouraged to register as soon as possible. All new contracts can ONLY be made to contractors who are registered in CCR. This requirement will apply to all solicitations and awards, regardless of the media used.

For inquiries about the Phase I proposal, please contact Andrea L. Morris, 847-688-2600 extension 118, or email andrea.l.morris@navy.mil.