Replace Main Distribution Switchboard

                                                                               PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

This is NOT a request for proposal or invitation for bid.  Naval Facilities Command Engineering (NAVFAC), Public Works Department (PWD) Newport, located at Newport, Rhode Island, announces a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract for Solicitation Number N4008520B3338, Main Distribution Switchboard.  Bonds will be required. 

The contractor should provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and qualified supervision as provided in the Statement of Work, Drawings, and Specifications.  Some of the tasks included but are not limited to:  disconnect the existing main distribution switchboard feed and load-side conductors; remove and dispose of the existing two section main distribution switchboard (1,600 amps, 480Y/277 volts, 3 phase, 4 wire, 60 hertz); provide and install a new main distribution switchboard as indicated in this specification and on the associated drawing; reconnect the existing main distribution switchboard feed and load-side conductors; and complete incidental related work.

Project Information:

Solicitation Number:  N4008520R3338

Title:  Main Distribution Switchboard

Location:  Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Newport, RI, 02841

The Government will issue the solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Contract award based on FAR Part 14 – Sealed Bidding.  The project consists of a Base Bid only.  Price is the only evaluation factor.  The Government shall award the Base Bid to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price acceptable to the Government.

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on or about 29 June 2020.  The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments for the solicitation from the Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov) website.

Description of Work:

SBA Size Standard: $16.5 Million

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

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Product Service Code (PSC):  Z2AA – Repair or Alteration of Office Buildings

Project Completion:  150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, an organized site visit may or may not be scheduled.  Specific date and time will be made available at time of solicitation issuance. Only one site visit will be scheduled and interested offerors who attend must ppractice social distancing when possible and where a face covering when unable to practice social distancing. 

Submit in writing all questions regarding the solicitation to the Point of Contact (POC):  Angella Sterling at angella.sterling@navy.mil.  No telephone calls accepted.

Potential bidders must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.  (See internet site https://www.sam.gov)

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.

                                                                             (End of Pre-Solicitation Notice)