USCG national multiple award construction contract (nmacc III)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 17 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 70Z04721RNMACC03
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), a civilian agency within the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration, and repair projects through a National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III). The contract will be awarded on an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) basis, using either a design-build or design-bid-build approach, for projects located in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The USCG intends to use responses to this sources sought notice to determine whether to partially set aside the requirement for small businesses.
The NMACC III is expected to have a 10-year period of performance and a maximum contract value of $4 billion. The USCG is considering structuring the contract with one unrestricted pool and two small business pools - one for the Atlantic region and one for the Pacific region. Incumbent contractors from the previous NMACC II contract include eight construction companies awarded in 2018. The USCG is seeking responses from interested small businesses by January 5, 2023 to inform their market research and set-aside decisions prior to releasing the full solicitation.
Notice text
13 versions
Update #13 · Latest ·
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/U.S. COAST GUARD NATIONAL MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (NMACC III) SOLICITATION.
Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures outlined in FAR Subpart 36.3 will be used for this procurement.
SOLICITATION 70Z04723RNMACCSB has been posted to start the Pool #2 & Pool #3 procurement.
POOL #1 ONLY, UNRESTRICTED (FULL AND OPEN) PHASE I PROPOSALS ARE DUE DECEMBER 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST
POC for pre-proposal inquiries is Ms. Pamela Argilan, pamela.j.argilan@uscg.mil with a copy to SILC-NMACCIII@uscg.mil, Subject Line NMACC III RFI.
This is the final version of the solicitation, pending any amendments.
THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION EITEHR BEFORE OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION NOTICE OR ANY FOLLOW UP INFORMATION REQUEST.
Update #12 ·
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/U.S. COAST GUARD NATIONAL MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (NMACC III) SOLICITATION.
Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures outlined in FAR Subpart 36.3 will be used for this procurement.
POOL #1 ONLY, UNRESTRICTED (FULL AND OPEN) PHASE I PROPOSALS ARE DUE DECEMBER 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST
POOL #2 Procurement will be initiated by a future amendment
POOL #3 Procurement will be initiated by a future amendment
POC for pre-proposal inquiries is Ms. Pamela Argilan, pamela.j.argilan@uscg.mil with a copy to SILC-NMACCIII@uscg.mil, Subject Line NMACC III RFI.
This is the final version of the solicitation, pending any amendments.
THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION EITEHR BEFORE OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION NOTICE OR ANY FOLLOW UP INFORMATION REQUEST.
Update #11 ·
This notice and the posting of the draft solicitation and industry day will serve for the Presolicitation Notice for the first of three Request for Proposal due to be posted on or about October 15, 2022. The First RFP will be for Pool #1 Full and Open Competition. The POC for this procurement has changed to Ms. Pam Argilan, pamela.j.argilan@uscg.mil.
ADDENDUM11. ***POST EVENT VIEWING LINK + RESOURCES (NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY- HELD 20 JULY 2022)***
ADDENDUM10. ****NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY SCHEDULED: 20 JULY 2022 (VIRTUAL EVENT)****
ADDENDUM09 1. NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY SCHEDULED: 20 JULY 2022 (VIRTUAL). 2.DRAFT SOLICITATION INDUSTRY FEEDBACK REQUESTED NLT 25 JULY 2022.
****** DRAFT SOLICITATION ONLY *****POSTED | NO PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED VIA ADDENDUM 08 *******
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME.
***** INDUSTRY BRIEF AND REOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM07 04/19/2022*****
*****INDUSTRY BRIEF AND RESOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM06 ON 03/09/2022*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM04 ON 09/22/2021*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #10 ·
ADDENDUM11. ***POST EVENT VIEWING LINK + RESOURCES (NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY- HELD 20 JULY 2022)***
ADDENDUM10. ****NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY SCHEDULED: 20 JULY 2022 (VIRTUAL EVENT)****
ADDENDUM09 1. NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY SCHEDULED: 20 JULY 2022 (VIRTUAL). 2.DRAFT SOLICITATION INDUSTRY FEEDBACK REQUESTED NLT 25 JULY 2022.
****** DRAFT SOLICITATION ONLY *****POSTED | NO PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED VIA ADDENDUM 08 *******
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME.
***** INDUSTRY BRIEF AND REOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM07 04/19/2022*****
*****INDUSTRY BRIEF AND RESOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM06 ON 03/09/2022*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM04 ON 09/22/2021*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #9 ·
ADDENDUM10. ****NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY SCHEDULED: 20 JULY 2022 (VIRTUAL EVENT)****
ADDENDUM09 1. NMACC III INDUSTRY DAY SCHEDULED: 20 JULY 2022 (VIRTUAL). 2.DRAFT SOLICITATION INDUSTRY FEEDBACK REQUESTED NLT 25 JULY 2022.
****** DRAFT SOLICITATION ONLY *****POSTED | NO PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED VIA ADDENDUM 08 *******
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME.
***** INDUSTRY BRIEF AND REOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM07 04/19/2022*****
*****INDUSTRY BRIEF AND RESOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM06 ON 03/09/2022*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM04 ON 09/22/2021*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #8 ·
****** DRAFT SOLICITATION ONLY *****POSTED | NO PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED VIA ADDENDUM 08 *******
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME.
***** INDUSTRY BRIEF AND REOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM07 04/19/2022*****
*****INDUSTRY BRIEF AND RESOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM06 ON 03/09/2022*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM04 ON 09/22/2021*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #7 ·
***** INDUSTRY BRIEF AND REOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM07 04/19/2022*****
*****INDUSTRY BRIEF AND RESOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM06 ON 03/09/2022*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM04 ON 09/22/2021*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #6 ·
*****INDUSTRY BRIEF AND RESOURCES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM06 ON 03/09/2022*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM04 ON 09/22/2021*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #5 ·
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM04 ON 09/22/2021*****
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #4 ·
*****ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES POSTED VIA ADDENDUM03 POSTED 08/11/2021*****
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #3 ·
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 7, 2021 @ 1500 EDT ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #2 ·
**** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO JUNE 3, 2021 @ 1500 EST ****
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AT THIS TIME. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PARTIALLY SET-ASIDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking small businesses interested and capable of performing on general construction, marine construction, renovation, alteration and repair projects on a Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build (DB/DBB), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III) for General Construction Services in any of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENTATION
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