Repair Fire Safety Deficiencies at F/30013, WPAFB

PLEASE NOTE: Solicitation Amendment Number FA8601-12-R-0038-0002, which incorporates Addendum 3, has been uploaded. The proposal due time/date has been extended from 2:00PM (EST) on 10 July 2012 until 2:00PM (EST) on 13 July 2012.

*** SPECIAL NOTICE: PLEASE BE ADVISED THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, DUE TO AN IMPENDING ADDENDUM TO THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS.

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PLEASE NOTE: Response to additional RFI uploaded. Proposal is due on 10 July 2012 at 2:00PM (EST).

PLEASE NOTE: Solicitation Amendment Number FA8601-12-R-0038-0001, which incorporates current Wage Determination, has been uploaded. The proposal due date/time has been extended from 2:00PM (EST) on 9 July 2012 until 2:00PM (EST) on 10 July 2012.

PLEASE NOTE: SOLICITATION NUMBER FA8601-12-R-0038 HAS BEEN UPLOADED.

CLOSING DATE/ TIME: 09 JULY 2012 AT 2:00PM(EST) LOCAL DAYTON TIME.

Presolicitation Notice: FA8601-12-R-0038
Sources Sought Notice published under Project ZHTV090006 on 06 April 2012

This notice is posted in accordance with FAR 5.2 and 36.213-2.

This RESTRICTED ACQUISITION is set aside - 8(a) competitive for the State of Ohio. In order to qualify for this program, an offeror must be a certified 8(a), within the State of Ohio, prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

The NAICS code is 238220 and the Size Standard is $14M.

In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and DFARS 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration," Contractor must be registered in CCR prior to award. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.ccr.gov.

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA8601-12-R-0038
Project 090006: Repair Fire Safety Deficiencies at Facility 30013, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This project installs a new robust fire fighting looped water supply system in addition to new fire sprinklers in the Building, which includes complete building wet sprinkler system, fire alarm panel, sub-panels, mass notification system, audio/visual fire alarm devices, fire alarm sensing devices, and firewalls to divide the 280,000 Square Feet (SF) Facility into three areas.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Facility 30013 is a centralized storage for mobility personal protective equipment and a heavy vehicle repair shop that are vital to the Base. There are also smaller building occupants including a fabrication area for a specialized packaging mission among other occupants that require coordinating area access prior to commencing work. This is a secured Building and proper sign-in procedures are required. The construction will be phased such that most of the building will remain in normal operation during construction. Escorts are required in some areas to perform work. Because of the importance of continuity of operation, disruption to building services must be minimized. This project relates to life safety and protection of property and the contractor has to comply with all NFPA, IBC, and UFC codes and standards. Contractors must be extremely knowledgeable and experienced in installing underground water lines greater than 8 inches in diameter, and fire suppression systems, including related systems and controls.

The Air Force intends to award a contract with a 360 day period of performance.

The estimated magnitude of the entire contract is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

NOTES:
1. The solicitation with the official specifications and drawings will be available on the World Wide Web on or about 15 June 2012, at http://www.fbo.gov . The tentative date for receipt of proposals is 15 July 2012. The period of performance is 360 days.

2. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. You may, however, download and print the file from the web site http://www.fbo.gov

3. There is no fee for this solicitation.

4. A registration page will be attached to the web site. You are not required to register. However, when you register, you will receive notice of any amendments and/or addenda that may be issued to the solicitation. If you have not registered, it will be your responsibility to check the web site for any changes to the solicitation.

5. You shall provide a signed copy of the SF 1442 and acknowledge and/or sign all amendments at the time and place specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals. There will not be a public opening. Sealed envelopes containing proposals shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time proposals are due.

6. Contractors shall be capable of securing bonding for the total proposed amount.

7. Contractors that are Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment are excluded from receiving contracts with Federal Agencies. Agencies also shall not consent to subcontract with these contractors.

8. PLEASE NOTE: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs." If funding is not available by 31 December 2012 the solicitation will be cancelled. An award prior to 30 September 2011 would require the contractor to begin performance within 90 days of award date in order to meet Bona Fide Need.

This is a WPAFB Construction Contracting (PKOC) program. The current status is Pre-Solicitation and it is a Category Z - Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property program.