Trans-Regional Logistics Complex

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Solicitation number
W912ER20R0029
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Doha QAT

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Middle East District is conducting market research for the construction of a Trans-Regional Logistics Compound at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar through a sources sought notice. The project scope involves constructing an approximately 36,000 square foot climate controlled warehouse, 50-person dormitory, and operational vehicle facility along with additional site structures and utilities. Respondents must submit capabilities statements and experience with up to three similar past projects by May 12, 2020 to be considered. The statements will be used for acquisition planning purposes only and will not qualify or disqualify respondents.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. It is classified under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction with a size standard of $39.5 million. The construction value is estimated between $25-100 million and will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis. Respondents must also provide bonding and licensing information in their capabilities statements.

Notice text

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Update #3 · Latest ·

Amended Announcement for TLC RFP No. W912ER20R0029

A.  The sources sought announcement for the Trans-Regional Logistics Complex that was originally published April 29, 2020 has been amended as stated below.  The notice ID is W912ER20R0029. 

B.  All sources responding to the sources sought announcement will be vetted by the government.  Only those sources that are successfully vetted will receive the solicitation.  Three attachments (A, B and C) pertaining to the vetting process are provided with this amendment.  For the purpose of this announcement, a source is defined as the contractor that intends to bid as the prime contractor, the prime contractor’s teaming or joint venture partners and subcontractors.  The vetting process is described at paragraph C, Statement of Affiliation. 

C.  Statement of Affiliation (SoA):  All interested sources must complete and return the attachment to this announcement titled “Attachment A, Questionnaire Pertaining to Foreign Interest – Statement of Affiliation”.  Read Attachment A carefully.  Based on your replies to the Attachment A, Questionnaire you may be required to answer and provide information required at Attachment B, Statement of Affiliation.  If you are required to submit information required at Attachment B, and answered “Yes” to any of the questions (numbers 1 through 10) in the attachment, a mitigation strategy, as described at Attachment C, must be submitted. 

D.  Your responses to the Attachment A, Questionnaire Pertaining to Foreign Interest and, if required, Attachment B, SoA and Attachment C, Mitigation Strategy will determine whether or not your firm is successfully vetted. 

E. All subcontractors and partners you intend to team with or otherwise employ in the project must submit the Questionnaire, SoA information, and Mitigation Strategy, as appropriate.  

F.  The prime contractor must include its subcontractor and partner SoAs with its SoA.  These documents must be submitted with your expression of interest in this project.

G.  The contractor that is selected for award of the contract must pass the vetting process prior to contract award.  The awardee, its teaming partners and subcontractors are subject to vetting as part of the government’s pre-award responsibility determination.  If during the proposal preparation period, during the evaluation period, and prior to award you change a partner or subcontractor, the new partner or subcontractor must be vetted before award.  The contractor, its teaming partners and subcontractors must continue to pass the vetting process throughout post award contract administration.    

H.  The time the Government takes to vet a new or substitute teaming partner or subcontractor after contract award will not be grounds for a contractor’s request for equitable adjustment or contract disputes act claim for an excusable, non-compensable or excusable, compensable delay.

I.  Documents submitted by a prime contractor’s partners and subcontractors, in response to this announcement, should reference the RFP number (W912ER20R0029) and the name of the prime contractor they are affiliated with.  

J.  The government will notify sources that fail the vetting process. 

K.  Questions regarding the vetting procedures must be provided by email message.  The subject line of the message should read as follows:  Question Regarding Vetting of Sources_TLC

L.  The government will not compensate a source(s) for costs incurred in providing any SoA information.

M.  Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is not required as a condition of responding to this announcement.  Prospective sources, that intend to propose as the prime contractor, are encouraged to register in SAM.  Registration must be in active status when submitting an offer, during performance and throughout final payment of the contract.  If you are currently registered, please ensure that you are active in the SAM.  To register, log onto https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.   Instructions will be provided upon request.

N.  Please return the Questionaire, SoA, and Mitigation Strategy as appropriate by email to both Richard Elder at Richard.C.Elder@usace.army.mil and Sam Cornwell at Samuel.I.Cornwell@usace.army.mil  Place the words “Statement of Affiliation-TLC” on the subject line of your message.

Update #2 ·

SOURCES SOUGHT MARKET RESEARCH AMENDMENT 0001

A. The sources sought announcement for the Trans-Regional Logistics Compound that was originally published April 29, 2020 has been amended.  The notice ID is W912ER20R0029.  A Statement of Affiliation is not required. The Capabilities Statement and Project Experience Sheet(s) attached to the original announcement are required.  Provide your capabilities and experience with not more than three similar projects.  The Capabilities Statement and Experience Sheets will not be used by the Government to either qualify or disqualify prospective contractors.

B. Please return the Capabilities Statement and Project Experience Sheet(s) sheets by email to both Richard Elder at Richard.C.Elder@usace.army.mil and Sam Cornwell at Samuel.I.Cornwell@usace.army.mil   Place the words “MARKET RESEARCH - TLC” on the subject line of your message.  

Update #1 ·

SOURCES SOUGHT - MARKET RESEARCH

A. Synopsis:   This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research and acquisition planning purposes.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) is conducting market research to garner interest and the capabilities of United States and foreign firms for constructing the Trans-Regional Logistics Compound (TLC) project at Al Udeid Air Base, State of Qatar. The TLC is a programmed Military Construction (MILCON) project.  This announcement is not a request for proposals.  

B. Project Scope:  Construct a new Trans-Regional Logistics Compound to include a climate controlled warehouse, a 50-person dormitory and an operational vehicle facility.  This summary is not all-inclusive of the scope of the project.

The approximately 18,600 square foot (SF) warehouse includes a high-bay with an interior mezzanine space. The ground level includes receiving, storage and administrative offices.  

The approximately 17,600 SF dormitory will be constructed within the compound. 

The approximately 9,800 SF operational vehicle facility will provide work space for maintaining and outfitting vehicles. The facility includes restrooms, electrical, mechanical, information and telecommunication room, and enclosed and open hazmat storage.      

The compound and each facility will feature anti-terrorism and force protection security features.  The secure enhanced access control systems and intrusion detection systems will be installed by others.

Site utilities will include electrical, water, fire water, chilled water, sewer, storm drainage and information technology systems infrastructure.  Site structures and improvements include asphalt and concrete paving, fire water pump building and storage tanks, fire pump back-up generator, covered parking, central chiller, hazardous material storage, dumpster enclosure and sunshades.   Al Udeid Air Base - PowerTech will design and construct the electrical substation and 11kV primary power.   Prospective contractors for the TLC project must contact and coordinate with PowerTech for design and construction costs during the pre-award bidding phase and post award administration phase.

C. Capabilities Statement and Project Experience Sheet(s) are included with this announcement.  Provide your capabilities and experience with not more than three similar projects.  The Capabilities Statement and Experience Sheets will not be used by the Government to either qualify or disqualify prospective contractors.

D. Additional Information:

A list will not be generated from replies to this announcement.  Contractors will not automatically receive the Request for Proposal package with plans, specifications and drawings as a result of replying to this announcement. 

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of documents in response to this notice.

An active Department of Defense facility security clearance (FSC) is not required of the contractor.  

This announcement does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach.

The TLC project is a design-bid-build project.

The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract.

The magnitude of construction of the TLC is between $25 million and $100 million.

Set asides and codes:  The project is classified through the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) under code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a size standard of $39.5 million.

A pre-solicitation announcement may eventually be publicized at the Beta.SAM.gov website.  Contractors are responsible for monitoring the website for the pre-solicitation announcement and for any posted changes or amendments.  

E. Please return the Statement of Affiliation documents, Capabilities Statement and Project Experience Sheet(s) sheets by email to both Richard Elder at Richard.C.Elder@usace.army.mil and Sam Cornwell at Samuel.I.Cornwell@usace.army.mil. Place the words “MARKET RESEARCH - TLC” on the subject line of your message.  Your response is due by Friday May 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.    (end)

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Notice Type Posted
Trans-Regional Logistics Complex Award Award Notice
Trans-Regional Logistics Complex Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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