RECOVERY--Z--Project ST215-02 Replace HVAC and Modernize Building #343 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH.

ARRA PROJECT - THIS INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) IS A 100% SET-ASIDE COMPETITIVE 8A. The Government will only accept offers from 8A certified small businesses. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract under Solicitation No. N40085-09-B-9421, Project ST215-02 - REPLACE HVAC AND MODERNIZE BLDG. #343 at PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, PORTSMOUTH, NH. The NAICS proposed acquisition is 236220. The size standard is $33,500,000.00. Description: ARRA - The work includes but is not limited to provide demolition services, miscellaneous structural work, constructing new partition walls, rough carpentry work, providing new doors and hardware, new cabinetry and countertops, replacing finishes to include new flooring, paint, wall panels, and ceiling systems, replacing the HVAC system to include new equipment, air handlers, chillers, dust collectors, ductwork, piping and commissioning, fire suppression and detection system work; upgrading or replacing plumbing systems, upgrading or replacing the electrical system to include new lighting, interior distribution work and lighting protection, replacing roof system and exterior windows, replacing passenger and freight elevators and other related work. There are six options included in this solicitation: Option 1 - Renovate Fifth Floor, Option 2 - Renovate Sixth Floor, Option 3 - Replace Roof, Option 4 - Replace Exterior Windows, Option 5 - Repair Freight Elevator and Option 6 - Replace Lockers.

Location of work is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME. Magnitude of Construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Tentative date for issuing Invitation for Bid will be July 23, 2009. The bid opening date will be on or about August 21, 2009 and will be stated in the solicitation document. Performance period will be 380 calendar days. Site visit information will be included in the solicitation. Plans will be available for inspection without charge at the Government Point of Entry. The GPE may be accessed via the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. An official planholders list will be maintained on line and can be printed from the website. Notification of any changes to this solicitation (amendments) shall be made only on the Internet. It is therefore the contractor's responsibility to check the Internet site daily for any posted changes to the solicitation's plans and specifications. Solicitation's plans and specifications may be accessed from: https://www.neco.navy.mil/ when available. Bidders are advised that all contractors are required to register in the Department of Defense (DOD) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database. Failure to register in the CCR makes an offeror ineligible for award of DOD contracts. Information regarding this registration may be obtained by accessing the website at http://www.ccr.gov. For information please contact: Sharon Skelton, Contract Specialist, at Tel# (207) 438-1053 or email at: Sharon.skelton@navy.mil.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Contracts Office, Public Works Maine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH is seeking eligible Small Business Firms capable of performing construction services for RECOVERY - REPLACE HVAC AND MODERNIZE BLDG. 343, PWD Maine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH.Description of proposed project: PWD Maine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH. The project includes providing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision as required to renovate Bldg 343. Bldg 343 is inside the Controlled Industrial Area. The project will have a Base Bid plus six separate Bid Options addressing different aspects of work at each of the six stories at Bldg 343. Disciplines are required to support the architectural, interior design, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and ancillary work indicated in the Contract Documents. The project includes but is not limited to the following work: demolition activities; miscellaneous structural work; constructing new partition walls; rough carpentry work; providing new doors and hardware; new cabinetry and countertops; replacing finishes to include new flooring, paint, wall panels, and ceiling systems; replacing the HVAC system to include new equipment, air handlers, chillers, dust collectors, ductwork, piping, and commissioning; fire suppression and detection system work; upgrading or replacing plumbing systems; upgrading or replacing the electrical system to include new lighting, inte! rior distribution work, and lightning protection; replacing the roof system with a Styrene Butadiene Styrene Modified Bitumen Gravel Surface Built-up Roof (SBS Mod Bit); replacing exterior windows; repairing existing passenger and freight elevators; and replacing lockers. The total price magnitude is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. All Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) small businesses, certified HUBZone small businesses, certified 8(a) small businesses, and other certified small businesses are encouraged to respond. Large Business submittals will not be considered. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award of a contract for these services prior to 31 August 2009. The appropriate NAICS code for this procurement is 236220.

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This synopsis is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and ultimate issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from the potential sources as a result of this synopsis. It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting officer a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services. PAGES IN EXCESS OF THE FIRST 10 PAGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) Relevant Experience to include experience in performing efforts of similar value, size, and scope within the last five (5) years including contract number, indication of whether your firm acted as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government/Agency point of contact and current telephone number, and a brief description of how the contract relates to the technical services described herein. Ensure this relevant experience includes examples of all work described in the PWD Maine - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH project above. (2) Company Profile to include: 1 Number of employees. 2 Office location(s). 3 Available bonding capacity per contract. 4 DUNS number. 5 CAGE Code. 6 A statement regarding small business designation and status. This information shall be included in a single cover sheet and included as the first page of your submittal.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NLT 29 June 2009, NLT 2:00 PM EST. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Electronic submission of the statement of capabilities package will not be accepted. The package shall be sent, by mail or hand carried, to: NAVFAC, Mid-Atlantic, PWD Maine - Bldg. 59, 1st Floor, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2032 Attn: Sharon Skelton Electronic submission of the statement of capabilities package will not be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Sharon Skelton either by email at Sharon.skelton@navy.mil or phone #(207)-438-1053.