Sources sought for design-build, RM24-3467 renovate SP17 for fleet legal services, naval station norfolk, norfolk virginia

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR DESIGN-BUILD, RM24-3467 RENOVATE SP17 FOR FLEET LEGAL SERVICES, NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, NORFOLK VIRGINIA

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

The intent of this notice is to conduct market research to determine if sources capable of satisfying this agency’s requirements exist. 

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic is seeking eligible firms (both large and small businesses) capable of performing construction services for RM24-3467 Renovate SP17 for Fleet Legal Services, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia.

The information provided in this notice is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No drawings or specifications will be made available at this time. The Government will not provide debriefs on the results of this research, but feedback regarding the decision to set aside or not set aside the procurement will be accomplished via pre-solicitation synopsis or solicitation for these services, as applicable. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.

General Work Requirements:

The project will be prepared in one package, under one contract. 

RM24-3467 Renovate SP17 for Fleet Legal Services, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA

This design build project will establish a Fleet Legal Services Complex (FLSC) by renovation, conventional construction, and new permanent modular construction on the site of existing Building SP-17. The FLSC will serve as the primary legal support facility for the U.S. Navy Second Fleet located in the Hampton Roads area and throughout Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. The FLSC is a Navy Pilot Project that is required to incorporate permanent modular construction.  Building SP-17 will be partially demolished. The center portion will remain and be renovated. The new modular construction must be located within the existing footprint of building SP-17, except for circulation spaces (corridors, stairs, elevators), which are allowed outside the existing building footprint. The project primarily constructs administrative space, courtrooms, and other requirements for legal services.

This project identifies the Base Bid, Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3 to meet necessary space program mission needs. Each option is additive. It is important to note that while the options are additive in terms of space and cost, depending on the option, the relationship of the spaces within that option may vary. These options range from 52,000 SF to 110,000 SF. 

In accordance with DFARS 236.204(iii), the magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000.

This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists.

The anticipated award of this contract is October 2025. 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

If the resulting solicitation is set aside for small businesses firms, it will include FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If adequate interest is not received from Small Business concerns, the solicitation will be issued as unrestricted without further notice.

Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by using the forms provided under separate files titled Sources Sought Contractor Information Form (form attached) and Project Information Form (form attached). These forms are required. Information not provided may prohibit your firm from consideration.

If you are submitting as a mentor-protégé joint venture under the 8(a) program, you must provide SBA approval of the mentor-protégé agreement to be considered as small for this procurement. For more information on the definitions or requirements for these small business programs refer to http://www.sba.gov/. Responses must include identification and verification of the firm’s small business status.

The following information shall be provided:

1. Contractor Information: Provide your firm’s contact information including Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.

2. Type of Business: Identify whether your firm is a Large or a Small Business, SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and/or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, or Women-Owned Small Business concern.

3. Bonding Capacity: Provide your surety’s name, your maximum bonding capacity per project and your aggregate maximum bonding capacity.

4. Construction Experience: Submit a minimum of three (3) up to a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects your firm has performed to best demonstrate your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity. With the exception of 13 CFR 125.2(g) below, experience of proposed subcontractors will not be considered. Furthermore, the Offeror’s experience as a subcontractor will not be considered.

For each of the submitted relevant projects (a maximum of five (5) projects), ensure that the form is completed in its entirety for each project and limited to two pages per project. Ensure that the description of the project clearly identifies whether the project is new construction or renovation, the square footage and final construction cost, and addresses how the project meets the scope/complexity requirements.

A relevant project is defined as a construction project performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole shall not be submitted as a project and will not be considered; rather, Offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project. Recent is defined as having been 100% completed within the last ten (10) years prior to the sources sought submission due date.  A relevant project is further defined as:

Size: A final construction cost of $50,000,000 or greater.

Scope: New construction of a two-story or greater commercial, industrial, or institutional building.

Complexity: Relevant projects shall cumulatively demonstrate experience with all requirements as shown below:

• Historical Building Renovation
• Permanent Modular Construction (PMC)
• Foundations piles, structural support slabs, and design of structures with excessive soil settlement (weak and compressible soils)

Note: Each project does not have to demonstrate experience with each element of complexity, but instead projects submitted as a whole shall collectively demonstrate experience with all elements of complexity.  

Note:  Capability will only be satisfied on projects that are considered relevant in terms of size/scope/complexity and completed within the specified time period.

For purposes of evaluating capability, the “Offeror” is defined as the prime contractor that demonstrates experience on relevant projects that meet size, scope and complexity.

In accordance with 13 CFR 125.2(g), small business Offerors may utilize the experience of a small business first-tier subcontractor(s) to demonstrate experience under this capability evaluation if the Offeror cannot independently satisfy the experience requirement as defined above. In order to utilize the experience of a small business first-tier subcontractor(s), the offeror must specifically identify the proposed small business first-tier contractor(s) in its capability package in accordance with this notice. The Offeror or, if a small business Offeror, its small business first-tier subcontractor, shall have been the prime contractor on all submitted projects. The Government notes that 13 CFR 125.2(g) is specific to only small business Offerors and named small business first-tier subcontractors. As such, the small business Offeror is not permitted to use the experience of a large business subcontractor or large business corporate affiliate in place of its own if the small business Offeror cannot independently satisfy the experience requirement as defined above.

This notice is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of both potential large and small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and ultimate issuance of a solicitation. Upon review of industry responses to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government will determine whether set-aside procurement in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest.

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.  The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Submission of a Capabilities Statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities.

Responses are due on 16 April 2025 by 2:00 P.M. local time. The submission package shall ONLY be submitted electronically to Kristy Gerrek at Kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil and MUST be limited to a 4MB attachment. You are encouraged to request a “read receipt”.  Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered.

Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed by email to kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil.