Seaport Embarkation Training Facility, Fort Lee, VA

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified small business concerns that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein and posted as a market research tool only.

Project Description:

Seaport Embarkation Training Facility, Fort Lee, VA - The Norfolk District, Corps of Engineers is contemplating a firm-fixed-price contract for the Design-Bid-Build construction of a 2,000 square foot, single story industrial type facility with provisions to include: A replica of a cargo ship with two ramps to accommodate roll-on/roll-off capabilities of vehicles; one ramp set at an angle on the short side of the ship, and one ramp positioned in the center of the long side. Supporting facilities include electrical services for fluorescent lighting in the interior, emergency and egress lighting, and ventilation exhaust fans located at the opposite end of the loading ramps; underground storm water storage system; bio-retention filter; new gravel hardstand; and site improvements. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. The project will provide a building that will be safe to personnel, protect mission critical assets and comply with current design criteria and all applicable codes.

The magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.  The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 236220, with a small business standard of $39.5 million.                             

 Capability Statement:

We are requesting that all interested and qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought notice with a capability statement not to exceed fifteen (15) double-sided pages.  At a minimum, the statement shall include:

• Offeror’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.
• Offeror’s Cage Code and DUNS number.
• Offeror’s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.
• Offeror’s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity  comparable work performed within the past five (5) years, brief description of the project 
• A statement of the portion, by percentage, of the work that will be self-performed on this project, and how it will be accomplished; include a statement of the number of subcontractors by discipline.
• Offeror’s Joint Venture information if applicable – existing and potential.
   
  The Government will utilize this information in determining an acquisition strategy. Please state all of the socio-economic categories in which your company belongs (i.e. 8(a), Hub-zone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned, Etc.). 
   
  This sources sought shall not be construed in any manner to be an obligation of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement  of costs for any effort you expend responding to this request. No solicitation is currently available.
   
  All prospective contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Representations and Certifications Applications apply to this solicitation. Representations and Certifications may be completed online via the SAM. The Point of Contact for this requirement is Axel Doody - Email: Axel.F.Doody@usace.army.mil. Phone: 757-201-7712.