Replace Emergency Generator, B213 Project JLSS 21-0002

UPDATE 4 08252021  - The bid opening will be held virtually one hour after the close of the solicitation. The call in number for the Bid Opening on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 11:00 AM  Eastern will be posted 48 hours before at sam.gov.

Phone Number: (937) 713-0026   Access Code: 9763386322

UPDATE 3 08212021 - Amendment attached , CE RFI RESPONSE 2 B213 Ampere readings see attachment list J

UPDATE 2 08162021 -  DATE EXTENSION AMENDMENT ATTACHED to 08272021 ,  FILES AND PICTURES see section j 

UPDATE 08162021  -- DATE EXTENSION AMNEDMENT ATTACHED,  FILES AND PICTURES TO BE ATTACHED BY cob 08162021 An additional  extension should be posted by tomorrow 08172021 

!!!!2nd site visit  Wed august 11th 1pm NO CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY!!!

ATTENTIION!!!!    DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION WAS MISCLASSIFIED, AS A RESULT THE SOLICITATION PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS FA671221R0007 HAS BEEN RELEASED AGAIN AND IDENTIFIED AS FA671221B0003

This solicitation is designated a 100% HUBZone Small Business set aside. A single award acquisition will be made. The awardee must be HUBZone Small Business certified at time of award.

The project consists of two line items.

Line item one: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to replace existing 100 kW natural gas generator with new appropriately sized diesel powered backup generator at dining facility, B213.

Line item two : DESIGN FOR ITEM 0001The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to provide design by retaining an Architect/Engineer (A/E) who will complete design documents in accordance with the phases and schedule stated herein.  The design shall include work of all trades required to result in a complete and functional project, ready for use.

The generator design shall be based on A-E review, investigation, and measurement of actual project conditions and shall not rely solely on as-built or other generator drawings provided by the Government.

The design must include the following considerations:

a.           Disconnect and remove the existing 100KW natural gas generator, drain and properly dispose of fluids, and turn the generator over to the government.

b.           Provide and install new appropriately sized diesel generator with fuel tank, based on existing load at 120/208V Main Distribution Panel.

c.           Cap off existing natural gas piping.

d.           Provide environmental protection for diesel storage tank.

e.           Connect new generator to existing transfer switch and replace cables as necessary.

f.            Install recording ammeters during a primary UTA weekend, as part of the data gathering necessary to properly size the generator.

g.           Balance the load in the building on the 120/208 Volt service, and provide an up to date electric single line diagram.

h.           With the 60% Design Submittal:  Complete Lines 10-26 on the Generator Authorization and Design Approval Request form (attached) and provide panel schedules and genset sizing calculations.  Include the one-line diagram and the results of the recording ammeter.

Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The project site is located at the 911th AW (AFRC), Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Total contract performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to proceed. The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 236220; the Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual receipts over the past three years. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided as these documents, which include the solicitation, drawings, and specifications, can be downloaded from the site for federal business opportunities at https://www.beta.sam.gov and should be available on or about 1 July 2021. As this is a federal construction project, the Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this posting frequently for any updates, changes, and/or amendments to any and all documents. The closing date for submission of offers is estimated to be on or about FRIDAY 27 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST and will be contained in the solicitation package.

To be included on the Potential Prime, Subcontractor, and/or Supplier List, interested parties should identify themselves by registering on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) found on the beta.sam.gov website.  Contractors are advised that in order to receive an award as the prime contractor, they must be listed and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for the NAICS code 236220. Failure to register will disqualify a contractor from award should the contractor be selected, not registered, nor active at the time of bid opening. Contractors may register via the Internet SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. Contractors are also advised that they must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application or risk having their proposals declared non-responsive. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend the site visit which is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday 20 July 2021. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Air Force Reserves. The dates cited above are estimates, not actual.

SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 1000 (10:00am) Eastern time, Tuesday 20 July 2021. Building 333 Conference Room (Civil Engineering), 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Site visits will follow the pre-bid conference. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.  Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to review the Contractor-Visitor Site Visit Access memo attached base access requirements for site visit, attach list of full names and email to Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Friday 16 July 2021.

***NO MORE THAN TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR TO AID IN COMPLICANCE WITH COVID RELATED SOCIAL DISTANCING***

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing utilizing the RFI form provided with this package. E-mail all questions to  Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil. All RFIs will be submitted electronically. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis

Do not contact engineers or A&E as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be

received by Friday 19 Aug, 2021 NLT noon.

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021

RFI RESPONSES PENDING NEXT WEEK 

SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE SHEET ADDED

AMENDMENT 0001 attached 

The purpose of this Amendment is to add the following language to Solicitation FA671221B0003

Project JLSS 21-0002 Replace Emergency Generator, B213

See Solicitation Section J for details regarding any Drawings and Specifications.

Location: 911 AW, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraoplis PA 15108-4495 (Allegheny County).

Special Award Provisions: This Solicitation will be awarded as a result of a Total 100% HUBZone Set Aside

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Special Note: Due to the current COVID-19 environment only email bids will be accepted.  Bids shall be emailed to francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil by the time and date stated on the solicitation document. The bid opening will be held virtually one hour after the close of the solicitation. The call in number for the Bid Opening on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 11:00 AM  Eastern will be posted 48 hours before at sam.gov.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after bid opening/RFP closing, with no obligation to the offeror by the government. Bid acceptance period is through 30 September 2021

UPDATE 3 08212021 - Amendment attached , CE RFI RESPONSE 2 B213 Ampere readings see attachment list J

UPDATE 2 08162021 -  DATE EXTENSION AMENDMENT ATTACHED to 08272021 ,  FILES AND PICTURES see section j 

UPDATE 08162021  -- DATE EXTENSION AMNEDMENT ATTACHED,  FILES AND PICTURES TO BE ATTACHED BY cob 08162021 An additional  extension should be posted by tomorrow 08172021 

!!!!2nd site visit  Wed august 11th 1pm NO CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY!!!

ATTENTIION!!!!    DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION WAS MISCLASSIFIED, AS A RESULT THE SOLICITATION PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS FA671221R0007 HAS BEEN RELEASED AGAIN AND IDENTIFIED AS FA671221B0003

This solicitation is designated a 100% HUBZone Small Business set aside. A single award acquisition will be made. The awardee must be HUBZone Small Business certified at time of award.

The project consists of two line items.

Line item one: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to replace existing 100 kW natural gas generator with new appropriately sized diesel powered backup generator at dining facility, B213.

Line item two : DESIGN FOR ITEM 0001The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to provide design by retaining an Architect/Engineer (A/E) who will complete design documents in accordance with the phases and schedule stated herein.  The design shall include work of all trades required to result in a complete and functional project, ready for use.

The generator design shall be based on A-E review, investigation, and measurement of actual project conditions and shall not rely solely on as-built or other generator drawings provided by the Government.

The design must include the following considerations:

a.           Disconnect and remove the existing 100KW natural gas generator, drain and properly dispose of fluids, and turn the generator over to the government.

b.           Provide and install new appropriately sized diesel generator with fuel tank, based on existing load at 120/208V Main Distribution Panel.

c.           Cap off existing natural gas piping.

d.           Provide environmental protection for diesel storage tank.

e.           Connect new generator to existing transfer switch and replace cables as necessary.

f.            Install recording ammeters during a primary UTA weekend, as part of the data gathering necessary to properly size the generator.

g.           Balance the load in the building on the 120/208 Volt service, and provide an up to date electric single line diagram.

h.           With the 60% Design Submittal:  Complete Lines 10-26 on the Generator Authorization and Design Approval Request form (attached) and provide panel schedules and genset sizing calculations.  Include the one-line diagram and the results of the recording ammeter.

Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The project site is located at the 911th AW (AFRC), Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Total contract performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to proceed. The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 236220; the Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual receipts over the past three years. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided as these documents, which include the solicitation, drawings, and specifications, can be downloaded from the site for federal business opportunities at https://www.beta.sam.gov and should be available on or about 1 July 2021. As this is a federal construction project, the Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this posting frequently for any updates, changes, and/or amendments to any and all documents. The closing date for submission of offers is estimated to be on or about FRIDAY 27 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST and will be contained in the solicitation package.

To be included on the Potential Prime, Subcontractor, and/or Supplier List, interested parties should identify themselves by registering on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) found on the beta.sam.gov website.  Contractors are advised that in order to receive an award as the prime contractor, they must be listed and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for the NAICS code 236220. Failure to register will disqualify a contractor from award should the contractor be selected, not registered, nor active at the time of bid opening. Contractors may register via the Internet SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. Contractors are also advised that they must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application or risk having their proposals declared non-responsive. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend the site visit which is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday 20 July 2021. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Air Force Reserves. The dates cited above are estimates, not actual.

SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 1000 (10:00am) Eastern time, Tuesday 20 July 2021. Building 333 Conference Room (Civil Engineering), 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Site visits will follow the pre-bid conference. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.  Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to review the Contractor-Visitor Site Visit Access memo attached base access requirements for site visit, attach list of full names and email to Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Friday 16 July 2021.

***NO MORE THAN TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR TO AID IN COMPLICANCE WITH COVID RELATED SOCIAL DISTANCING***

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing utilizing the RFI form provided with this package. E-mail all questions to  Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil. All RFIs will be submitted electronically. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis

Do not contact engineers or A&E as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be

received by Friday 19 Aug, 2021 NLT noon.

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021

RFI RESPONSES PENDING NEXT WEEK 

SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE SHEET ADDED

AMENDMENT 0001 attached 

The purpose of this Amendment is to add the following language to Solicitation FA671221B0003

Project JLSS 21-0002 Replace Emergency Generator, B213

See Solicitation Section J for details regarding any Drawings and Specifications.

Location: 911 AW, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraoplis PA 15108-4495 (Allegheny County).

Special Award Provisions: This Solicitation will be awarded as a result of a Total 100% HUBZone Set Aside

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Special Note: Due to the current COVID-19 environment only email bids will be accepted.  Bids shall be emailed to francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil by the time and date stated on the solicitation document. The bid opening will be held virtually one hour after the close of the solicitation. The call in number for the Bid Opening on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 11:00 AM  Eastern will be posted 48 hours before at sam.gov.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after bid opening/RFP closing, with no obligation to the offeror by the government. Bid acceptance period is through 30 September 2021

UPDATE 2 08162021 -  DATE EXTENSION AMNEDMENT ATTACHED to 08272021 ,  FILES AND PICTURES see section j 

UPDATE 08162021  -- DATE EXTENSION AMNEDMENT ATTACHED,  FILES AND PICTURES TO BE ATTACHED BY cob 08162021 An additional  extension should be posted by tomorrow 08172021 

!!!!2nd site visit  Wed august 11th 1pm NO CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY!!!

ATTENTIION!!!!    DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION WAS MISCLASSIFIED, AS A RESULT THE SOLICITATION PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS FA671221R0007 HAS BEEN RELEASED AGAIN AND IDENTIFIED AS FA671221B0003

This solicitation is designated a 100% HUBZone Small Business set aside. A single award acquisition will be made. The awardee must be HUBZone Small Business certified at time of award.

The project consists of two line items.

Line item one: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to replace existing 100 kW natural gas generator with new appropriately sized diesel powered backup generator at dining facility, B213.

Line item two : DESIGN FOR ITEM 0001The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to provide design by retaining an Architect/Engineer (A/E) who will complete design documents in accordance with the phases and schedule stated herein.  The design shall include work of all trades required to result in a complete and functional project, ready for use.

The generator design shall be based on A-E review, investigation, and measurement of actual project conditions and shall not rely solely on as-built or other generator drawings provided by the Government.

The design must include the following considerations:

a.           Disconnect and remove the existing 100KW natural gas generator, drain and properly dispose of fluids, and turn the generator over to the government.

b.           Provide and install new appropriately sized diesel generator with fuel tank, based on existing load at 120/208V Main Distribution Panel.

c.           Cap off existing natural gas piping.

d.           Provide environmental protection for diesel storage tank.

e.           Connect new generator to existing transfer switch and replace cables as necessary.

f.            Install recording ammeters during a primary UTA weekend, as part of the data gathering necessary to properly size the generator.

g.           Balance the load in the building on the 120/208 Volt service, and provide an up to date electric single line diagram.

h.           With the 60% Design Submittal:  Complete Lines 10-26 on the Generator Authorization and Design Approval Request form (attached) and provide panel schedules and genset sizing calculations.  Include the one-line diagram and the results of the recording ammeter.

Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The project site is located at the 911th AW (AFRC), Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Total contract performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to proceed. The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 236220; the Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual receipts over the past three years. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided as these documents, which include the solicitation, drawings, and specifications, can be downloaded from the site for federal business opportunities at https://www.beta.sam.gov and should be available on or about 1 July 2021. As this is a federal construction project, the Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this posting frequently for any updates, changes, and/or amendments to any and all documents. The closing date for submission of offers is estimated to be on or about FRIDAY 27 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST and will be contained in the solicitation package.

To be included on the Potential Prime, Subcontractor, and/or Supplier List, interested parties should identify themselves by registering on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) found on the beta.sam.gov website.  Contractors are advised that in order to receive an award as the prime contractor, they must be listed and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for the NAICS code 236220. Failure to register will disqualify a contractor from award should the contractor be selected, not registered, nor active at the time of bid opening. Contractors may register via the Internet SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. Contractors are also advised that they must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application or risk having their proposals declared non-responsive. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend the site visit which is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday 20 July 2021. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Air Force Reserves. The dates cited above are estimates, not actual.

SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 1000 (10:00am) Eastern time, Tuesday 20 July 2021. Building 333 Conference Room (Civil Engineering), 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Site visits will follow the pre-bid conference. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.  Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to review the Contractor-Visitor Site Visit Access memo attached base access requirements for site visit, attach list of full names and email to Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Friday 16 July 2021.

***NO MORE THAN TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR TO AID IN COMPLICANCE WITH COVID RELATED SOCIAL DISTANCING***

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing utilizing the RFI form provided with this package. E-mail all questions to  Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil. All RFIs will be submitted electronically. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis

Do not contact engineers or A&E as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be

received by Friday 19 Aug, 2021 NLT noon.

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021

RFI RESPONSES PENDING NEXT WEEK 

SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE SHEET ADDED

AMENDMENT 0001 attached 

The purpose of this Amendment is to add the following language to Solicitation FA671221B0003

Project JLSS 21-0002 Replace Emergency Generator, B213

See Solicitation Section J for details regarding any Drawings and Specifications.

Location: 911 AW, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraoplis PA 15108-4495 (Allegheny County).

Special Award Provisions: This Solicitation will be awarded as a result of a Total 100% HUBZone Set Aside

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Special Note: Due to the current COVID-19 environment only email bids will be accepted.  Bids shall be emailed to francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil by the time and date stated on the solicitation document. The bid opening will be held virtually one hour after the close of the solicitation. The call in number for the Bid Opening on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 11:00 AM  Eastern will be posted 48 hours before at sam.gov.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after bid opening/RFP closing, with no obligation to the offeror by the government. Bid acceptance period is through 30 September 2021

UPDATE 08162021  -- DATE EXTENSION AMNEDMENT ATTACHED,  FILES AND PICTURES TO BE ATTACHED BY cob 08162021 An additional  extension should be posted by tomorrow 08172021

!!!!2nd site visit  Wed august 11th 1pm NO CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY!!!

ATTENTIION!!!!    DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION WAS MISCLASSIFIED, AS A RESULT THE SOLICITATION PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS FA671221R0007 HAS BEEN RELEASED AGAIN AND IDENTIFIED AS FA671221B0003

This solicitation is designated a 100% HUBZone Small Business set aside. A single award acquisition will be made. The awardee must be HUBZone Small Business certified at time of award.

The project consists of two line items.

Line item one: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to replace existing 100 kW natural gas generator with new appropriately sized diesel powered backup generator at dining facility, B213.

Line item two : DESIGN FOR ITEM 0001The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to provide design by retaining an Architect/Engineer (A/E) who will complete design documents in accordance with the phases and schedule stated herein.  The design shall include work of all trades required to result in a complete and functional project, ready for use.

The generator design shall be based on A-E review, investigation, and measurement of actual project conditions and shall not rely solely on as-built or other generator drawings provided by the Government.

The design must include the following considerations:

a.           Disconnect and remove the existing 100KW natural gas generator, drain and properly dispose of fluids, and turn the generator over to the government.

b.           Provide and install new appropriately sized diesel generator with fuel tank, based on existing load at 120/208V Main Distribution Panel.

c.           Cap off existing natural gas piping.

d.           Provide environmental protection for diesel storage tank.

e.           Connect new generator to existing transfer switch and replace cables as necessary.

f.            Install recording ammeters during a primary UTA weekend, as part of the data gathering necessary to properly size the generator.

g.           Balance the load in the building on the 120/208 Volt service, and provide an up to date electric single line diagram.

h.           With the 60% Design Submittal:  Complete Lines 10-26 on the Generator Authorization and Design Approval Request form (attached) and provide panel schedules and genset sizing calculations.  Include the one-line diagram and the results of the recording ammeter.

Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The project site is located at the 911th AW (AFRC), Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Total contract performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to proceed. The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 236220; the Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual receipts over the past three years. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided as these documents, which include the solicitation, drawings, and specifications, can be downloaded from the site for federal business opportunities at https://www.beta.sam.gov and should be available on or about 1 July 2021. As this is a federal construction project, the Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this posting frequently for any updates, changes, and/or amendments to any and all documents. The closing date for submission of offers is estimated to be on or about FRIDAY 20 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST and will be contained in the solicitation package.

To be included on the Potential Prime, Subcontractor, and/or Supplier List, interested parties should identify themselves by registering on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) found on the beta.sam.gov website.  Contractors are advised that in order to receive an award as the prime contractor, they must be listed and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for the NAICS code 236220. Failure to register will disqualify a contractor from award should the contractor be selected, not registered, nor active at the time of bid opening. Contractors may register via the Internet SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. Contractors are also advised that they must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application or risk having their proposals declared non-responsive. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend the site visit which is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday 20 July 2021. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Air Force Reserves. The dates cited above are estimates, not actual.

SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 1000 (10:00am) Eastern time, Tuesday 20 July 2021. Building 333 Conference Room (Civil Engineering), 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Site visits will follow the pre-bid conference. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.  Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to review the Contractor-Visitor Site Visit Access memo attached base access requirements for site visit, attach list of full names and email to Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Friday 16 July 2021.

***NO MORE THAN TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR TO AID IN COMPLICANCE WITH COVID RELATED SOCIAL DISTANCING***

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing utilizing the RFI form provided with this package. E-mail all questions to  Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil. All RFIs will be submitted electronically. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis

Do not contact engineers or A&E as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be

received by Friday 13 Aug, 2021 NLT noon.

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021

RFI RESPONSES PENDING NEXT WEEK 

SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE SHEET ADDED

AMENDMENT 0001 attached 

The purpose of this Amendment is to add the following language to Solicitation FA671221B0003

Project JLSS 21-0002 Replace Emergency Generator, B213

See Solicitation Section J for details regarding any Drawings and Specifications.

Location: 911 AW, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraoplis PA 15108-4495 (Allegheny County).

Special Award Provisions: This Solicitation will be awarded as a result of a Total 100% HUBZone Set Aside

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Special Note: Due to the current COVID-19 environment only email bids will be accepted.  Bids shall be emailed to francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil by the time and date stated on the solicitation document. The bid opening will be held virtually one hour after the close of the solicitation. The call in number for the Bid Opening on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 11:00 AM  Eastern will be posted 48 hours before at sam.gov.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after bid opening/RFP closing, with no obligation to the offeror by the government. Bid acceptance period is through 30 September 2021

!!!!2nd site visit  Wed august 11th 1pm NO CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY!!!

ATTENTIION!!!!    DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION WAS MISCLASSIFIED, AS A RESULT THE SOLICITATION PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS FA671221R0007 HAS BEEN RELEASED AGAIN AND IDENTIFIED AS FA671221B0003

This solicitation is designated a 100% HUBZone Small Business set aside. A single award acquisition will be made. The awardee must be HUBZone Small Business certified at time of award.

The project consists of two line items.

Line item one: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to replace existing 100 kW natural gas generator with new appropriately sized diesel powered backup generator at dining facility, B213.

Line item two : DESIGN FOR ITEM 0001The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to provide design by retaining an Architect/Engineer (A/E) who will complete design documents in accordance with the phases and schedule stated herein.  The design shall include work of all trades required to result in a complete and functional project, ready for use.

The generator design shall be based on A-E review, investigation, and measurement of actual project conditions and shall not rely solely on as-built or other generator drawings provided by the Government.

The design must include the following considerations:

a.           Disconnect and remove the existing 100KW natural gas generator, drain and properly dispose of fluids, and turn the generator over to the government.

b.           Provide and install new appropriately sized diesel generator with fuel tank, based on existing load at 120/208V Main Distribution Panel.

c.           Cap off existing natural gas piping.

d.           Provide environmental protection for diesel storage tank.

e.           Connect new generator to existing transfer switch and replace cables as necessary.

f.            Install recording ammeters during a primary UTA weekend, as part of the data gathering necessary to properly size the generator.

g.           Balance the load in the building on the 120/208 Volt service, and provide an up to date electric single line diagram.

h.           With the 60% Design Submittal:  Complete Lines 10-26 on the Generator Authorization and Design Approval Request form (attached) and provide panel schedules and genset sizing calculations.  Include the one-line diagram and the results of the recording ammeter.

Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The project site is located at the 911th AW (AFRC), Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Total contract performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to proceed. The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 236220; the Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual receipts over the past three years. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided as these documents, which include the solicitation, drawings, and specifications, can be downloaded from the site for federal business opportunities at https://www.beta.sam.gov and should be available on or about 1 July 2021. As this is a federal construction project, the Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this posting frequently for any updates, changes, and/or amendments to any and all documents. The closing date for submission of offers is estimated to be on or about FRIDAY 20 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST and will be contained in the solicitation package.

To be included on the Potential Prime, Subcontractor, and/or Supplier List, interested parties should identify themselves by registering on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) found on the beta.sam.gov website.  Contractors are advised that in order to receive an award as the prime contractor, they must be listed and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for the NAICS code 236220. Failure to register will disqualify a contractor from award should the contractor be selected, not registered, nor active at the time of bid opening. Contractors may register via the Internet SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. Contractors are also advised that they must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application or risk having their proposals declared non-responsive. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend the site visit which is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday 20 July 2021. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Air Force Reserves. The dates cited above are estimates, not actual.

SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 1000 (10:00am) Eastern time, Tuesday 20 July 2021. Building 333 Conference Room (Civil Engineering), 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Site visits will follow the pre-bid conference. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.  Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to review the Contractor-Visitor Site Visit Access memo attached base access requirements for site visit, attach list of full names and email to Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Friday 16 July 2021.

***NO MORE THAN TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR TO AID IN COMPLICANCE WITH COVID RELATED SOCIAL DISTANCING***

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing utilizing the RFI form provided with this package. E-mail all questions to  Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil. All RFIs will be submitted electronically. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis

Do not contact engineers or A&E as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be

received by Friday 13 Aug, 2021 NLT noon.

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021

RFI RESPONSES PENDING NEXT WEEK 

SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE SHEET ADDED

AMENDMENT 0001 attached 

The purpose of this Amendment is to add the following language to Solicitation FA671221B0003

Project JLSS 21-0002 Replace Emergency Generator, B213

See Solicitation Section J for details regarding any Drawings and Specifications.

Location: 911 AW, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraoplis PA 15108-4495 (Allegheny County).

Special Award Provisions: This Solicitation will be awarded as a result of a Total 100% HUBZone Set Aside

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Special Note: Due to the current COVID-19 environment only email bids will be accepted.  Bids shall be emailed to francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil by the time and date stated on the solicitation document. The bid opening will be held virtually one hour after the close of the solicitation. The call in number for the Bid Opening on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 11:00 AM  Eastern will be posted 48 hours before at sam.gov.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after bid opening/RFP closing, with no obligation to the offeror by the government. Bid acceptance period is through 30 September 2021

ATTENTIION!!!!    DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION WAS MISCLASSIFIED, AS A RESULT THE SOLICITATION PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS FA671221R0007 HAS BEEN RELEASED AGAIN AND IDENTIFIED AS FA671221B0003

This solicitation is designated a 100% HUBZone Small Business set aside. A single award acquisition will be made. The awardee must be HUBZone Small Business certified at time of award.

The project consists of two line items.

Line item one: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to replace existing 100 kW natural gas generator with new appropriately sized diesel powered backup generator at dining facility, B213.

Line item two : DESIGN FOR ITEM 0001The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to provide design by retaining an Architect/Engineer (A/E) who will complete design documents in accordance with the phases and schedule stated herein.  The design shall include work of all trades required to result in a complete and functional project, ready for use.

The generator design shall be based on A-E review, investigation, and measurement of actual project conditions and shall not rely solely on as-built or other generator drawings provided by the Government.

The design must include the following considerations:

a.           Disconnect and remove the existing 100KW natural gas generator, drain and properly dispose of fluids, and turn the generator over to the government.

b.           Provide and install new appropriately sized diesel generator with fuel tank, based on existing load at 120/208V Main Distribution Panel.

c.           Cap off existing natural gas piping.

d.           Provide environmental protection for diesel storage tank.

e.           Connect new generator to existing transfer switch and replace cables as necessary.

f.            Install recording ammeters during a primary UTA weekend, as part of the data gathering necessary to properly size the generator.

g.           Balance the load in the building on the 120/208 Volt service, and provide an up to date electric single line diagram.

h.           With the 60% Design Submittal:  Complete Lines 10-26 on the Generator Authorization and Design Approval Request form (attached) and provide panel schedules and genset sizing calculations.  Include the one-line diagram and the results of the recording ammeter.

Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The project site is located at the 911th AW (AFRC), Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Total contract performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to proceed. The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 236220; the Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual receipts over the past three years. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided as these documents, which include the solicitation, drawings, and specifications, can be downloaded from the site for federal business opportunities at https://www.beta.sam.gov and should be available on or about 1 July 2021. As this is a federal construction project, the Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this posting frequently for any updates, changes, and/or amendments to any and all documents. The closing date for submission of offers is estimated to be on or about FRIDAY 13 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST and will be contained in the solicitation package.

To be included on the Potential Prime, Subcontractor, and/or Supplier List, interested parties should identify themselves by registering on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) found on the beta.sam.gov website.  Contractors are advised that in order to receive an award as the prime contractor, they must be listed and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for the NAICS code 236220. Failure to register will disqualify a contractor from award should the contractor be selected, not registered, nor active at the time of bid opening. Contractors may register via the Internet SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. Contractors are also advised that they must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application or risk having their proposals declared non-responsive. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend the site visit which is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday 20 July 2021. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Air Force Reserves. The dates cited above are estimates, not actual.

SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 1000 (10:00am) Eastern time, Tuesday 20 July 2021. Building 333 Conference Room (Civil Engineering), 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Site visits will follow the pre-bid conference. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.  Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to review the Contractor-Visitor Site Visit Access memo attached base access requirements for site visit, attach list of full names and email to Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Friday 16 July 2021.

***NO MORE THAN TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR TO AID IN COMPLICANCE WITH COVID RELATED SOCIAL DISTANCING***

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing utilizing the RFI form provided with this package. E-mail all questions to  Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil. All RFIs will be submitted electronically. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis

Do not contact engineers or A&E as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be

received by Friday 23 July, 2021 NLT noon.

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 13 AUGUST 2021

RFI RESPONSES PENDING NEXT WEEK 

SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE SHEET ADDED

AMENDMENT 0001 attached 

The purpose of this Amendment is to add the following language to Solicitation FA671221B0003

Project JLSS 21-0002 Replace Emergency Generator, B213

See Solicitation Section J for details regarding any Drawings and Specifications.

Location: 911 AW, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraoplis PA 15108-4495 (Allegheny County).

Special Award Provisions: This Solicitation will be awarded as a result of a Total 100% HUBZone Set Aside

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Special Note: Due to the current COVID-19 environment only email bids will be accepted.  Bids shall be emailed to francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil by the time and date stated on the solicitation document. The bid opening will be held virtually one hour after the close of the solicitation. The call in number for the Bid Opening on Friday, 13 August 2021 at 11:00 AM  Eastern will be posted 48 hours before at sam.gov.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after bid opening/RFP closing, with no obligation to the offeror by the government. Bid acceptance period is through 30 September 2021

ATTENTIION!!!!    DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION WAS MISCLASSIFIED, AS A RESULT THE SOLICITATION PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS FA671221R0007 HAS BEEN RELEASED AGAIN AND IDENTIFIED AS FA671221B0003

This solicitation is designated a 100% HUBZone Small Business set aside. A single award acquisition will be made. The awardee must be HUBZone Small Business certified at time of award.

The project consists of two line items.

Line item one: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to replace existing 100 kW natural gas generator with new appropriately sized diesel powered backup generator at dining facility, B213.

Line item two : DESIGN FOR ITEM 0001The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to provide design by retaining an Architect/Engineer (A/E) who will complete design documents in accordance with the phases and schedule stated herein.  The design shall include work of all trades required to result in a complete and functional project, ready for use.

The generator design shall be based on A-E review, investigation, and measurement of actual project conditions and shall not rely solely on as-built or other generator drawings provided by the Government.

The design must include the following considerations:

a.           Disconnect and remove the existing 100KW natural gas generator, drain and properly dispose of fluids, and turn the generator over to the government.

b.           Provide and install new appropriately sized diesel generator with fuel tank, based on existing load at 120/208V Main Distribution Panel.

c.           Cap off existing natural gas piping.

d.           Provide environmental protection for diesel storage tank.

e.           Connect new generator to existing transfer switch and replace cables as necessary.

f.            Install recording ammeters during a primary UTA weekend, as part of the data gathering necessary to properly size the generator.

g.           Balance the load in the building on the 120/208 Volt service, and provide an up to date electric single line diagram.

h.           With the 60% Design Submittal:  Complete Lines 10-26 on the Generator Authorization and Design Approval Request form (attached) and provide panel schedules and genset sizing calculations.  Include the one-line diagram and the results of the recording ammeter.

Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made until funds are available. The project site is located at the 911th AW (AFRC), Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, 2375 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Total contract performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to proceed. The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 236220; the Size Standard is $39.5 million average annual receipts over the past three years. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided as these documents, which include the solicitation, drawings, and specifications, can be downloaded from the site for federal business opportunities at https://www.beta.sam.gov and should be available on or about 1 July 2021. As this is a federal construction project, the Construction Wage Rate Requirement applies. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this posting frequently for any updates, changes, and/or amendments to any and all documents. The closing date for submission of offers is estimated to be on or about FRIDAY 13 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST and will be contained in the solicitation package.

To be included on the Potential Prime, Subcontractor, and/or Supplier List, interested parties should identify themselves by registering on the Interested Vendors List (IVL) found on the beta.sam.gov website.  Contractors are advised that in order to receive an award as the prime contractor, they must be listed and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database for the NAICS code 236220. Failure to register will disqualify a contractor from award should the contractor be selected, not registered, nor active at the time of bid opening. Contractors may register via the Internet SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. Contractors are also advised that they must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application or risk having their proposals declared non-responsive. Prime contractors, subcontractors and/or suppliers may attend the site visit which is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday 20 July 2021. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Air Force Reserves. The dates cited above are estimates, not actual.

SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 1000 (10:00am) Eastern time, Tuesday 20 July 2021. Building 333 Conference Room (Civil Engineering), 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108.  Site visits will follow the pre-bid conference. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.  Terms remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. Parties interested in attending site visit are instructed to review the Contractor-Visitor Site Visit Access memo attached base access requirements for site visit, attach list of full names and email to Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil No Later Than Friday 16 July 2021.

***NO MORE THAN TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR TO AID IN COMPLICANCE WITH COVID RELATED SOCIAL DISTANCING***

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing utilizing the RFI form provided with this package. E-mail all questions to  Francis McNulty at francis.mcnulty.1@us.af.mil. All RFIs will be submitted electronically. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis

Do not contact engineers or A&E as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be

received by Friday 23 July, 2021 NLT noon.

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 13 AUGUST 2021

RFI RESPONSES PENDING NEXT WEEK 

SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE SHEET ADDED