Synopsis for the Construction of an Avionics Facility at Robins Air Force Base, GA

One Phase Design Build, Software Support Facility

Robins AFB GA

FSC:                                        Y199              

NAICS:                                   236220 

Size Standard:                          $33.5M

Technical Questions:                 Mr. Jimmy Jones,         912-652-5909

Contractual Questions:  Ms. Angela Hodges,     912-652-5162

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Description of work:  Construct an avionics facility.  A facility that is properly sized (approx 20,000 SF) and configured, and contains proper environmental controls is required to perform maintenance tasks on B-1B and E-8C avionics and electronic countermeasures systems and components. The facility must accommodate the maintenance of the following systems/functions: communications navigation, flight control, weapons control, sensors, electronic warfare systems, and instruments.  Construction will include:  Electrostatic discharge floor system.  400 hertz power stations.  Reinforced concrete pier and grade beam foundation with floating slab, steel frame, masonry block exterior with brick extension, single-ply membrane metal roof, communications support, demolish two facilities, site improvements, landscaping, utilities, pavements, and all other necessary support. This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria.  The construction of the building includes meeting EPACT 2005 energy efficiency requirements.  Also included is the administrative tracking of achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) - Silver Level certification.   A collateral part of the project includes the demolition (including asbestos and lead-based abatement) of as many as 2 existing buildings and recycling of the material.

Options may be included in the contract.

This solicitation is issued on an 8(a) competitive basis.  COMPETITION WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO 8(a) FIRMS SERVICED BY SBA REGION IV DISTRICT OFFICES (GA, AL, NC, SC, TN, MS, FL, KY) HAVING A BONA FIDE OFFICE LOCATED REGION IV, INCLUDING GEORGIA, ALABAMA, FLORIDA, MISSISSIPPI, KENTUCKY, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE ONLY;  WHICH HAVE 236220 AMONG THEIR APPROVED NAICS.  Joint Ventures are allowable on 8 (a) competitive and sole source set-asides; however, the joint venture agreement must be received by SBA prior to proposal due date and approved before award of any resulting contract.  If you are contemplating a joint venture on this project, you must advise your assigned SBA Business Development Specialist (BDS) as soon as possible.  It is also recommended that the agreement be submitted as soon as possible.  It is also recommended that the agreement be submitted as soon as practicable to ensure compliance with established regulations and guidelines.  Any corrections and/or changes can be made only when the BDS has adequate time for thorough review before the proposal due date.  NO CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES ARE ALLOWED AFTER TIME OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL OR BIDS.  This proposal will be procured using One-Phase, Design-Build Selection Procedure as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.101-1.  Offerors are required to submit a price and technical proposal.  Each proposal shall contain the offeror's best technical proposal and best price.  Price will not be scored, but will be a factor in establishing the competitive range prior to discussions (if held) and in making the final best value determination for award.  PRICE is equal in importance to ALL TECHNICAL FACTORS when combined.  Weight among technical factors: FACTOR l-1 CORPORATE RELEVANT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, FACTOR 1-2 PAST PERFORMANCE,  FACTOR 1-3 MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS are equal and more important than FACTOR 1-4 TECHNICAL APPROACH NARRATIVE. Offerors are reminded to carefully review solicitation documents and all evaluation criteria once issued, as criteria as stated in the solicitation shall govern. 

The estimated magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.  This solicitation will be issued in electronic format only.  It will be available on or about 22 April 2009 on the Internet at www.fbo.gov.  Notification of amendments will be through use of the Internet. 

Construction of an Avionics Facility Robins Air Force Base, GA

POC: Angela D. Hodges, Contract Specialist, (912) 652-5162

NAICS Code: 236220

SIC Code: 1542



This is a Sources Sought advertisement only. No solicitation exists at this time. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District is seeking interested 8(a) Certified Firms with an office located within Region IV (GA, AL, NC, TN, MS, FL, KY, SC) which have 236220 among their approved NAICS Codes.

The proposed facility is for the GA Air National Guard, at Robins AFB, GA. Description:

A facility that is properly sized (approx 20,000 SF) and configured, and contains proper environmental controls is required to perform maintenance tasks on B-1B and E-8C avionics and electronic countermeasures systems and components. The facility must accommodate the maintenance of the following systems/functions: communications navigation, flight control, weapons control, sensors, electronic warfare systems, and instruments.

Construction will include: Electrostatic discharge floor system. 400 hertz power stations. Reinforced concrete pier and grade beam foundation with floating slab, steel frame, masonry block exterior with brick extension, single-ply membrane metal roof, communications support, demolish two facilities, site improvements, landscaping, utilities, pavements, and all other necessary support. This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria.



The construction of the building includes meeting EPACT 2005 energy efficiency requirements. Also included is the administrative tracking of achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Level certification.

A collateral part of the project includes the demolition (including asbestos and lead-based abatement) of as many as 2 existing buildings and recycling of the material.



Interested 8(a) Contractors shall have the experience and capabilities to perform construction that meets all of the following criteria: (1) construction projects with a contracted value of at least $4.0 Million; (2) construction of electronic equipment maintenance facilities of at least 20,000 SF, (3) Design build project experience. Projects submitted should clearly demonstrate the accomplishment of matching criteria as that described above.



All interested contractors have until November 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM to submit your companys business size, evidence of capabilities and experience in the three criteria above, and bonding capabilities in accordance with FAR 28.1. All submittals should be mailed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SAVANNAH DISTRICT, and Attn: CT-C/ (Hodges), 100 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401-3640.