Relocate modular sensitive compartmented information facility (scif)

***NOTE: the original notice is modified from its' original posting, as follows: the NAICS code is revised to 236220 (was 541990); the PSC code is revised to Y1JZ (was R499). Estimated solicitation posting and bid dates are also revised***

The USPFO for Ohio intends to issue an Invitation for Bid to award a single firm fixed-price contract for services, non-personal, to provide all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances and supervision necessary to disassemble Modular Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), securely transport, and reassemble. SCIF is currently located at Fort Smith, AR (location of disassembly), and will require transportation to the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio Air National Guard Base (location of reassembly). 

The contract duration is estimated to be 120-150 calendar days. This requirement is set aside 100% for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 236220, with a size standard of $39,500,000.00. 

Your attention is directed to FAR Clause 52.219-14, LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION 2021-O0008). The TENTATIVE date for issuing the solicitation is on-or-about 05 August 2022. The TENTATIVE date for the pre-bid conference is on-or-about 23 August 2022, 10:00AM EST; location will be in solicitation, as well as ACTUAL date.

***NOTE: there will be two (2) site visits scheduled - one at Fort Smith, AR, and the other at Mansfield, OHANG. The pre-bid conference with take place prior to site visit at Mansfield OHANG.***

Interested contractors are encouraged to attend and shall follow conference registration and base access requirements shown in the solicitation (for both scheduled site visits - one submission of registration requirements will suffice for both site visits). Site visit will follow the pre-bid conference. All questions for the pre-bid conference shall be submitted no later 3 business days prior to pre-bid conference date, via email to gordon.strom.1@us.af.mil. Submitting questions prior to pre-bid conference is crucial to preparation and efficient flow of meeting.

The bid opening date is TENTATIVELY scheduled for on-or about 16 September 2022. ACTUAL dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To register go to https://sam.gov. You will need your DUNS number to complete register. Instructions for registering are on the web page (there is no fee for registration). Please note that the process for fully activating (and updating) a registration at SAM now requires the submission of a notarized letter to GSA. See the following link for additional information and the latest updates to this process: https://www.gsa.gov/samupdate.

The solicitation, plans, specifications, and all other pertinent information will be available ONLY through Contract Opportunities, also accessed through https://sam.gov. Contract Opportunities through SAM.GOV is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors shall register with SAM.GOV before accessing the system. (Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY): Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 7 to 12 business days to obtain a MPIN password that will give them access to the plans and specifications, which are located in the controlled access location on FBO. See video in vendor guide at 3.3 on advanced functions for other information. Bidders/offerors who have registered with SAM.GOV must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/offerors cannot log into the SAM.GOV home page and search for data.

DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage and

the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://sam.govor electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible, due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. The Government will not issue paper copies. All inquiries must be in writing, preferable via email to the persons specified in the solicitation. All answers will be provided in writing via posting to the web. While there are technically multiple locations contractor will be performing, primary Place of performance is considered Mansfield, Ohio (Richland Co.).

The USPFO for Ohio intends to issue an Invitation for Bid to award a single firm fixed-price contract for services, non-personal, to provide all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances and supervision necessary to disassemble Modular Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), securely transport, and reassemble. SCIF is currently located at Fort Smith, AR (location of disassembly), and will require transportation to the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio Air National Guard Base (location of reassembly). 

The contract duration is estimated to be 120-150 calendar days. This requirement is set aside 100% for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541990, with a size standard of $16,500,000.00. 

Your attention is directed to FAR Clause 52.219-14, LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION 2021-O0008). The TENTATIVE date for issuing the solicitation is on-or-about 29 July 2022. The TENTATIVE date for the pre-bid conference is on-or-about 17 August 2022, 10:00AM EST; location will be in solicitation, as well as ACTUAL date.

***NOTE: there will be two (2) site visits scheduled - one at Fort Smith, AR, and the other at Mansfield, OHANG. The pre-bid conference with take place prior to site visit at Mansfield OHANG.***

Interested contractors are encouraged to attend and shall follow conference registration and base access requirements shown in the solicitation (for both scheduled site visits - one submission of registration requirements will suffice for both site visits). Site visit will follow the pre-bid conference. All questions for the pre-bid conference shall be submitted no later 3 business days prior to pre-bid conference date, via email to gordon.strom.1@us.af.mil. Submitting questions prior to pre-bid conference is crucial to preparation and efficient flow of meeting.

The bid opening date is TENTATIVELY scheduled for on-or about 09 September 2022. ACTUAL dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To register go to https://sam.gov. You will need your DUNS number to complete register. Instructions for registering are on the web page (there is no fee for registration). Please note that the process for fully activating (and updating) a registration at SAM now requires the submission of a notarized letter to GSA. See the following link for additional information and the latest updates to this process: https://www.gsa.gov/samupdate.

The solicitation, plans, specifications, and all other pertinent information will be available ONLY through Contract Opportunities, also accessed through https://sam.gov. Contract Opportunities through SAM.GOV is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors shall register with SAM.GOV before accessing the system. (Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY): Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 7 to 12 business days to obtain a MPIN password that will give them access to the plans and specifications, which are located in the controlled access location on FBO. See video in vendor guide at 3.3 on advanced functions for other information. Bidders/offerors who have registered with SAM.GOV must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/offerors cannot log into the SAM.GOV home page and search for data.

DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage and

the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://sam.govor electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible, due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. The Government will not issue paper copies. All inquiries must be in writing, preferable via email to the persons specified in the solicitation. All answers will be provided in writing via posting to the web. While there are technically multiple locations contractor will be performing, primary Place of performance is considered Mansfield, Ohio (Richland Co.).