Repair Fire Protection Tech Training, Multi Facilities at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX

Pre-solicitation Notice For Repair of Fire Protection Systems in Multiple Technical Training Facilities at Sheppard AFB, Texas

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE for the construction project consisting of the Repair of Fire Protection Systems in Multiple Technical Training Facilities at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this pre-solicitation notice or any follow up postings.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District has been tasked to solicit for and award a contract for the Repair of Fire Protection Systems in Multiple Technical Training Facilities at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, two-step sealed bid contract procured in accordance with FAR 14.  

Project Description:

Repair and upgrade the fire suppression systems in five separate buildings that include large high-bay hangar spaces, range in size from 90,000 to 134,000 square feet, and were built between 1941 and 1952. Upgrade the existing wet pipe sprinkler systems, including replacing existing and adding new sprinkler heads with quick-response ordinary-temperature type heads. Remove the existing fire alarm systems and replace with a combination fire alarm and mass notification system. Install new illuminated exit signs and emergency egress lighting throughout all five buildings. Related work includes the conversion of second floor balcony walkways in high-bay areas into enclosed corridors with necessary heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. All buildings will remain partially occupied during construction and require a phased approach that allows contractor access to only one-half of one building at a time.

In accordance with FAR 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220, which has a small business size standard of $45M. This requirement will be solicited as Unrestricted.    

Estimated duration of construction of this project is 1,078 calendar days.

Anticipated solicitation issuance date for Phase 1 is on or about 21 February 2024, and the estimated proposal due date will be on or about 21 March 2024.