SERE School Barracks Renvovation, Bldg. H-21

The work includes renovation of Bldg. H-21 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire to provide berthing for 41 students as well as auxiliary spaces including a lounge, laundry and housekeeping. PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS MUST REGISTER IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION DATABASE PRIOR TO AWARD OF A CONTRACT. QUOTERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT FAILURE TO REGISTER IN THE DOD CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION DATABASE MAY RENDER YOUR FIRM INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Registration can be accomplished on www.ccr.gov. As per FAR 52.219-18 - NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A) CONCERNS, offers or quotations under this acquisition are solicited from qualified 8(a) business concerns only. Offers that are not from an 8(a) qualified small business shall not be considered and shall be rejected. Replies to this notice are requested from NAICS 236116, Multi-Family Housing Construction Contractors. All bids received from all responsible sources shall be considered. The official access to the solicitation will be available on the internet at www.neco.navy.mil on or about 16 JUL 09. Notification of any changes to this solicitation (amendments) shall be made only on the Internet and the official plan holder's list will be maintained on, and can be printed from the Internet site. All prospective bidders must register as plan holders on the Internet NECO website for this project. Each company must indicate its name, address, phone number, and e-mail address; identify whether the firm is a prime, sub or supplier and indicate whether firm is an Emerging Small Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business or Large Business. It is therefore, the contractor's responsibility to check the above listed address daily for any posted changes to the solicitation's plans and specifications. This solicitation will be in electronic format only and all documents will be provided in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) files. A free copy of the Acrobat reader is required to read the .PDF files and can be downloaded directly from the adobe website. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THE CONTRACTS OFFICE. Contact Allison D. Tibbetts for more information.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Contracts Office, Public Works Maine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH is seeking eligible Small Business Firms capable of performing construction services for the following project for PWD Maine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH.Description of proposed project:PWD Maine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH. This project will include the renovation of Bldg. H-21 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to provide barracks facilities for the SERE School. This project is a major renovation of Building H-21 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for use as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) School Barrack. Bldg H-21 is a two and a half story, 10,000 square foot historic brick structure built for use as a nurses' dormitory in 1942 with a 1944 addition. The barrack renovation will provide berthing for 41 students with '2+2','3+0' and '4+0' room configurations as well as auxiliary spaces including a lounge, laundry and housekeeping. Building H-21 is located on top of a rocky knoll within a small pine grove. The building has been vacant for approximately 15 years and was subjected to freeze-thaw cycles and condensation that has resulted in the deterioration and/or failure of most interior finishes. The interior of the facility will undergo extensive structural and architectural renovations and upgrades in order to meet current code. The building is constructed of exterior brick bearing walls with interior wood and limited steel framing. Disciplines are required to support the civil, interior and exterior architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and ancillary work indicated on the Contract Drawings. Additionally, this project is registered with the USGBC and is required to attain LEED Silver Certification. The project includes but is not limited to the following work: storm drainage, utility work, soil removal, concrete site work, window and exterior door replacement, historical masonry work and repointing, exterior woodwork and stucco repair, synthetic slate roof system, modified SBS roof system, spray foam insulation, major demolition, mold and hazardous material abatement, temporary bracing, concrete foundation, reinforced masonry sheer walls, composite steel decking, steel beams and columns as well as light gauge steel framing, wood framing, fan coil units, chillers, hot! water unit and cabinet unit heaters, sanitary and domestic plumbing, showers, water closets, lavatories, electrical work including lighting fixtures, occupancy sensors and telecommunication outlets, fire suppression and mass notification systems, interior doors and hardware, countertops and cabinetry, flooring, wall panels, ceiling systems, and paint. The total price magnitude is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. All Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) small businesses, certified HUBZone small businesses, certified 8(a) small businesses, and other certified small businesses are encouraged to respond. Large Business submittals will not be considered. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award of a contract for these services prior to 30 Sep 2009. The appropriate NAICS code for this procurement is 236116.

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This synopsis is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and ultimate issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from the potential sources as a result of this synopsis. It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting officer a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services. PAGES IN EXCESS OF THE FIRST 10 PAGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) Relevant Experience to include experience in performing efforts of similar value, size, and scope within the last five (5) years including contract number, indication of whether your firm acted as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government/Agency point of contact and current telephone number, and a brief description of how the contract relates to the technical services described herein. Ensure this relevant experience includes examples of all work described in the PWD Maine - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH project above. (2) Company Profile to include: 1 Number of employees. 2 Office location(s). 3 Available bonding capacity per contract. 4 DUNS number. 5 CAGE Code. 6 A statement regarding small business designation and status. This information shall be included in a single cover sheet and included as the first page of your submittal.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NLT 29 June 2009, NLT 2:00 PM EST. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Electronic submission of the statement of capabilities package will not be accepted. The package shall be sent, by mail or hand carried, to: NAVFAC, Mid-Atlantic, PWD Maine - NCTAMSLANTDET Cutler, 175 Ridge Road, Cutler, ME 04626 Attn: Allison Tibbetts Electronic submission of the statement of capabilities package will not be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Allison Tibbetts either by email at allison.tibbetts@navy.mil or phone 207-259-8242.