USSTRATCOM Replacement Facility, Offutt, AFB, NE

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Nov 08, 2011 2:42 pmTrack Changes Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, and Plan Rooms wishing to turn in their DVDs, paper drawings and specifications for the STRATCOM project to the Omaha District Corps of Engineers, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska (a requirement when receiving the DVD), may begin returning documents starting November 16, 2011. All affected parties must call three days in advance prior to delivery to receive an appointment delivery date (do not deliver any paper copies unless you have been given an appointment), and must also provide a copy of their "Chain of Custody" log, and the number of cubic feet of material that will be returned at that time. The primary POC for paper returns is MSG Charles Mason, 402-995-2049, and the Alternate POC is MSG Rachelle Hairston, 402-995-2058. POC for 14-18 November only is Ms. Barbara Young, 402-995-2183. The Government will not sign a full release of the Chain of Custody log until the Government counts/verifies all returned DVDs and documents.

Please note that the Government will continue to accept requests for DVDS after the initial cutoff date of October 24, 2011, but those requests will not be processed until after the proposal due date of November 15, 2011. Currently, there will be no late requests processed after December 1, 2011.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Nov 08, 2011 12:12 pmTrack Changes Amendment 0011 to the Solicitation is available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors were automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0011.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Nov 04, 2011 4:31 pmTrack Changes Amendment 0010 to the Solicitation is available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors were automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0010.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Nov 03, 2011 11:29 amTrack Changes Amendment 0009 to the Solicitation is available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors were automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0009.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Oct 21, 2011 1:26 pmTrack Changes ***The Response Date of the Solicition has been changed to 15 November 2011*** -- see Amendment 0008.

NOTE: 24 October 2011 is the last day the US Army Corps of Engineers will process an INITIAL request for a DVD containing the solicitation documents.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Oct 16, 2011 6:07 pmTrack Changes Amendment 0007 to the Solicitation is now available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors will be automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0007.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Oct 13, 2011 5:18 amTrack Changes Amendment 0006 to the Solicitation is now available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors will be automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0006.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Oct 07, 2011 2:07 pmTrack Changes The last day possible the Corps will process an INITIAL request for a DVD, prior to proposal receipt, is 24 October 2011.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Oct 04, 2011 12:27 pmTrack Changes Amendment 0005 to the Solicitation is now available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors will be automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0005.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Sep 29, 2011 6:50 amTrack Changes NOTE: AFTER you have received a copy of your Certified, Approved DD Form 2345 from the Defense Logistics Agency, Battlecreek, Michigan, send a "COPY" of the Certified, Approved DD Form 2345 and your Signed, Notarized Custodian Agreement Form to request a DVD to USACE, Omaha District, Attn: Barb Young, Contracting Division, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102. The notice on www.fbo.gov stated the government (USACE, Omaha) needed an "ORIGINAL". The Defense Logistics Agency maintains the original DD Form 2345.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Sep 25, 2011 7:49 pmTrack Changes Amendment 0004 to the Solicitation is now available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors will be automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0004.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Sep 19, 2011 4:24 pmTrack Changes Amendment 0003 to the Solicitation is now available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors will be automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0003.

****The Response Date for the Solicitation has been changed to 1 November 2011****

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Aug 30, 2011 5:30 pmTrack Changes Amendment 0002 to the Solicitation is now available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors will be automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0002.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Aug 30, 2011 11:03 amTrack Changes Amendment 0001 to the Solicitation is now available for APPROVED vendors. APPROVED vendors will be automatically sent an email with instructions to access Amendment 0001.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Aug 29, 2011 5:22 pmTrack Changes 1. ECA PKI Certificate MUST be held by the same person listed as the APPROVED custodian of the DVD. The appointed Custodian on the Custodian Agreement Form, the Custodian on the DD 2345 Form, Block 3., and the owner of the ECA PKI Certificate must all be the same individual.

2. DVD Copies - Additional Information: Firms that receive a DVD may provide copies of the DVD for subcontractors or vendors. The firms receiving a copy of the DVD from you, will still be required to complete the approval process before they will be granted ACCESS to the DVD files, to include completing the Custodian Agreement Form, the DD 2345 Form, and acquiring an ECA PKI Certificate.

3. Solicitation Documents - The Specifications are approximately 6,000 pages, Drawings are approximately 3,500 sheets, and the Drawing Size is 30 x 42 Full Size.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Aug 16, 2011 5:50 pmTrack Changes The DVD for this project is currently being revised to allow for more efficient access to the drawing files. We expect the Revised DVD to be available on or about Monday, 22 August 2011. The Revised DVD will then be mailed to contractors who have submitted the required documentation and have been approved to receive a DVD. Special Note: The solicitation documents have not been viewed on the Original DVD by any firms as of today, 16 August 2011.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Aug 11, 2011 12:02 amTrack Changes 1. The ECA PKI certificate required for this project is: Medium Assurance Identity/Encryption Certificate.

2. DVDs are now being mailed to APPROVED vendors. APPROVED Vendors are those offerors that have completed the DD Form 2345 and Custodian Agreement Forms, submitted the forms to the address noted in the pre-solicitation notice and have been processed for approval. [NOTE: The Custodian listed on the DD Form 2345 is also required to be listed as the Custodian on the Custodian Agreement Form.] Upon approval of your paperwork, your DVD is mailed. An email will follow to confirm when the DVD left our facility. When you receive the DVD, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you follow the instructions within to complete the approval process.

4. The Response Date for the proposals is 11 October 11 as stated in the pre-solicitation notice.

NOTE: Placing your company information on the "Interested Vendors List" does not fulfill the requirements for acquiring a DVD.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Jul 28, 2011 6:21 pmTrack Changes Before and After "Issuance" of Plans and Specifications, GENERAL questions will be answered at the following email and phone number: Stratcom@usace.army.mil, 402-995-2183.

After your "Receipt" of the Plans and Specifications, TECHNICAL inquiries and questions relating to technical requirements, proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via
Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet. A Bidder Inquiry Key will be furnished with the solicitation. See Section 00 21 00 in the solicitation specifications for detailed requirements.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm Modified: Jul 11, 2011 4:57 pmTrack Changes
Questions will ONLY be answered at the following telephone number and email
address until this solicitation is released: Telephone: 402-995-2183; Email:
stratcom@usace.army.mil
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On or about August 2, 2011, this office will issue Request for Proposals for construction of the USSTRATCOM REPLACMENT FACILITY, SGBP 100904C, OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA. The solicitation will close on or about October 11, 2011.

This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION.

FAR clauses 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors and quoters are urged and expected to attend the site visit.

A site visit will be held at 9:00 am on September 14, 2011. To register to attend the site visit, please send the information listed below to the attention of Joel Flere (joel.m.flere@usace.army.mil) by e-mail message for security review by the Air Force. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MAY NOT BE TRANSMITTED VERBALLY - ONLY AN E-MAIL CONTAINING THE INFORMATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

The information required for the security background review is:
1. Legal Name of Guest: Last, First and Middle initial (required),
2. Gender,
3. Individual's date of birth (Year, Month, Day),
4. Drivers License # and State it was issued from,
5. Company name, address and phone number,
6. Individual's e-mail address.

Requests to attend the site visit must be made by the close of business on September 1, 2011. No exceptions will be granted and all late requests will be denied. A confirmation of receipt of the site visit request will be sent by e-mail within two working days from the date at which the request is received. An approval or disapproval for site visit participation will be sent by e-mail by close of business on September 9, 2011.

Site visit participation will be denied to anyone failing to comply with the requirements stated herein.

The site visit will begin promptly at 9:00 am on September 14, 2011. This will be the only site visit. Please plan to arrive early for participant sign in. A valid driver's license or State I.D. card will be required at sign in.

Site visit attendees will meet at the Bellevue Welcome Center located at 1600 Highway 370, Bellevue, NE 68005 To reach this location: 1) Travel on US Highway 75 (Kennedy Freeway) and exit at the Highway 370/Harlan Drive off ramp.

If traveling South on US Highway 75: 2) Turn eastbound onto Highway 370. Continue eastbound on Highway 370 (1 block) until Arboretum Dr. Turn north onto Arboretum Dr.

If traveling North on US Highway 75: 2) Go straight through the signaled intersection at the end of the exit ramp onto Arboretum Dr.

3) Veer east and continue on Arboretum Dr. until you reach the Bellevue Welcome Center parking lot. If there are no available parking spaces, additional parking is available in the Lied Center parking lot.

Once all participants have gathered and check-in has been completed, the Air Force will provide transportation to the site where a walkthrough of all locations included in the project will be conducted. The point of contact for the site visit is Joel Flere, Corps of Engineers' Project Engineer (402-293-2537).

Questions in regards to this project shall be submitted through the bidder inquiry system as stated in Section 00 21 00 paragraph: OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS. Remarks or responses to comments shall not qualify the terms of the solicitation. Terms of the solicitation remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.

This site visit information is subject to change. Please add this solicitation to your Watch List on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website and periodically review the solicitation's FBO site for changes. To add this solicitation to your Watch List, find this solicitation on FBO and click the "Watch This Opportunity" button. Once the project is added to your Watch List, you will receive automatic e-mails from the FBO system when a modification occurs to this notice.

See 'Obtaining Solicitation Documents' below.
Project Description:

This is a Design-Bid-Build Project. The work consists of construction of the US Stratcom Replacement Facility at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. This is a "Best Value" solicitation for the Construction of the US Stratcom Replacement Facility. Project includes:

Project Description: The work will consist of a 1,085,000 square foot, multi-story new building, including basement and penthouse levels. The project is located on Offutt AFB, NE. It will house a significant number of data centers, operations centers, personnel and staff functions, conference rooms, theater, cafeteria/eatery, atrium, elevators, and ancillary support spaces. The building will have Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) areas throughout. The building will include a HEMP Shield. The building is steel-framed with concrete drilled piers and foundations. Floors are framed with steel columns and girders, metal deck, and cast-in-place concrete. Cable trays and raised floors are included. Exterior walls are composed of glass curtain walls, pre-cast concrete, and brick facing. The roof is fully adhered TBG roofing. Mechanical work includes installation of Air Handling Units, VAV boxes, chillers, cooling towers, associated pumps, ductwork, piping, etc. Electrical work includes installation of back-up generators, uninterruptible power supply/flywheel systems, switchgear, power panels, transformers, and other associated work. EMCS and SCADA controls are included, as well as Security and Fire Alarm systems. Telecommunication and audio-visual infrastructure are included. Modular workstations are included. Exterior site work includes a loading dock, visitor control center, demolition of several buildings currently on the site, site grading, access roadways and drives, parking areas, concrete walks, utilities, and landscaping.

The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 1460 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety.

The estimated construction cost of this project is over $500,000,000.

Bidders (Offerors):
Please be advised of on-line registration requirement in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database http://www.ccr.gov/ and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA.

Bidder Inquiry:

Technical inquiries and questions relating to technical requirements, proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via
Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet. A Bidder Inquiry Key will be furnished with the solicitation. See Section 00 21 00 in the solicitation specifications for detailed requirements.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents (Plans and Specifications) will not be posted to the web. The government will issue one DVD to each contractor or supplier that provides the information in the paragraphs below and is determined by the government to be a legitimate business. The DVD's provided can be duplicated but duplicates cannot be opened.

a. Offerors shall register for the project on the Federal Business Opportunities (https://www.fbo.gov/) website to be added to the planholders list (this is necessary to develop a planholders list for prime contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers). Registration on the planholders list does not automatically qualify the registrant to receive a DVD (See procedures below).

b. Prospective contractors shall request a DVD containing the plans and specification by following the procedure as identified below.

c. The government will issue one DVD to each contractor or supplier that provides the information in the paragraphs below and is determined by the government to be a legitimate business, DVD's will be mailed to the official that signed the letter, along with instructions on how to open and utilize that DVD, as discussed below.

Each DVD will be stamped "For Official Use Only" and will be uniquely numbered.

Amendments will be issued to the contractors that have followed the procedures above and have been provided a DVD. Amendments will be issued to the ftp site. Files on the ftp site will be encrypted so they may only be opened with the DVD and only by validated bidders on the computer registered with the government.

Planholder's list will only be available via Federal Business Opportunities (https://www.fbo.gov/). Federal Business Opportunities provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices. Summary of access requirements to planholders list is as follows:

1.Find solicitation announcement in Fed Biz Opps
(https://www.fbo.gov/)
2.If you are a first time user, you will have to register** (see info included below); Otherwise, enter username and password.
3.Click on Opportunities hyperlink at top of the https://www.fbo.gov/.
4.Enter solicitation number of project in Keywords/SOL # box and click on 'Go' button.
5.Click on link to solicitation.
6.If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on 'Add me to Interested Vendors' link.

**Registration: The information listed below is required to register.
1.Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN)
2.DUNS Number or CAGE code
3.Telephone Number
4.E-Mail address

REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS
USSTRATCOM Replacement Facility, Offutt AFB, NE
Solicitation W9128F-11-R-0023

Instructions:
1. Complete a DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) and submit it with supporting information to the address found on the form. A fillable Adobe PDF copy of this form is available at:
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd2345.pdf
2. Upon review and acceptance, the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program will return to the contractor an approved and signed certified form, which will include your certification number and expiration date (the Program will provide this within 5-10 days of receipt - note that delays may be incurred if information required or forms are incomplete or incorrect). The contractor shall submit to the Omaha District addressee shown in Paragraph 6 below the certified form, including the certification number and expiration date.
3. Complete all information requested below. Insure all blanks are completed and legible.
4. The Custodian of the DVD shall sign and date the form below. The custodian shall be an official of the company that has the authority to obligate the corporation requesting the solicitation documents.
5. The signature of the custodian shall be signed and sealed by a Notary Public.
6. Provide the original of both this form and the information identified in Paragraph 2 above to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
ATTN: CENWO-CT-M (Barbara Young)
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
7. Note: In order to utilize the DVD containing the solicitation, contractors will be required to obtain an ECA PKI Certification. This certificate is not required to request the solicitation, but will be necessary to obtain access to the files on the DVD containing the solicitation. The certificates can be obtained by following the procedures found on the following website:

http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/certificate.html

8. Once all of the above requirements are completed the Custodian will be sent the DVD assigned to you and your company, along with instructions on how to access the files on the DVD. The access will require submission of an access request signed with your ECA PKI Certification credentials, via a website. The minimum computer requirements are:

a.Software Requirements:

-Adobe Reader/Acrobat 9 or higher (The system requirements for the free Adobe Reader can be found at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/tech-specs.html)

b.Hardware requirements:

-Internet connected computer w/DVD player

-Windows
Intel 1.3GHz or faster processor
Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 3 (32 bit) or Service Pack 2 (64 bit); Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2 for 64 bit; Windows Server 2008 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 7 or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise (32 bit and 64 bit)
256MB of RAM (512MB recommended)
260MB of available hard-disk space
1024x576 screen resolution
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9; Firefox 3.5, 3.6, or 4.0; Chrome
Video hardware acceleration (optional)
Note: Microsoft Update KB930627 is required for both Windows XP SP2 64 Bit and Windows Server 2003 SP2 64 Bit.
Mac OS
Intel processor
Mac OS X v.10.5.8 or 10.6.7
512MB of RAM (1G recommended)
415MB of available hard-disk space
800x600 screen resolution (1024x768 recommended)
Apple Safari 4 for Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X 10.6.7; Safari 5 for Mac OS X 10.6.7
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CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT FORM FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS
Corporation Name and Mailing Address (Note - PO Boxes are not acceptable):
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Duns & Bradstreet Number: ______________________________________________
Name and Phone Number of Custodian: ____________________________________
Title of the Custodian: ___________________________________________________
E-Mail Address of the Custodian:__________________________________________

I, _________________________________ hereby request a copy of the DVD containing the solicitation documents for the above-referenced project. I agree to accept the responsibility as the custodian of this DVD. I certify that I have a comprehensive understanding of the meaning of and the handling designation "Unclassified/For Official Use Only (U/FOUO)" on the documents I am requesting and will comply with all requirements for protection of FOUO documents identified in Army Regulation (AR) 380-5, Chapter 5. I understand that U/FOUO is a document designation, not a classification. This designation for the provided material is information or material which, although unclassified, may not be appropriate for public release in accordance with DoD Directives and Regulations.

I also attest to my understanding that the DVD, any copies generated from that DVD and the Chain of Custody Log, referenced below shall be returned to the Omaha District Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division no later than 60 days after notification of award. The awardee is permitted to retain their respective copy until further notification.

I agree to maintain a Chain of Custody Log to record all access to the DVD and all copies generated. All printing of hardcopies or duplicate DVD's from the DVD provided must be logged. The log shall be maintained in ink. No white-out corrections allowed on this log. The log shall record who has physical control of these items at any time. The log shall identify the document reproduced (i.e. plans, specifications, sheets, or sections), how many copies were made, and where they were sent, including the name of the company it was sent to as well as the specific person at that company. A Chain of Custody Log will be provided to your company along with the DVD and instructions on the use of the DVD.

Any copies sent to another entity, sub-contractor, vendor or to any person acting on their behalf shall be logged and all copies in those corporations shall be safeguarded in the same manner, including logging who has physical control of that document and any copies made. The person receiving that document shall likewise maintain a chain of custody log.

The signature below certifies that the information herein is correct and factual and that I agree to all terms stated herein with regards to the safekeeping of the DVD and all information contained on the DVD which I am requesting.

Signed:
By: ________________________ DATE: __________


Notarized:
By: ________________________ DATE: __________

Any misrepresentations or falsifications in the information provided or the release of information on the DVD provided may be prosecuted in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001.

U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001

Statements or entries generally

(a)Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully-

(1)falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;

(2)makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or

(3)makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;

shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years.

(b)Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party's counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding.

(c)With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to-

(1)administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or
(2)any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate.

Added: Jul 08, 2011 5:20 pm On or about August 2, 2011, this office will issue Request for Proposals for construction of the USSTRATCOM REPLACMENT FACILITY, SGBP 100904C, OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA. The solicitation will close on or about October 11, 2011.

This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION.

FAR clauses 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors and quoters are urged and expected to attend the site visit.

A site visit will be held at 9:00 am on September 14, 2011. To register to attend the site visit, please send the information listed below to the attention of Joel Flere (joel.m.flere@usace.army.mil) by e-mail message for security review by the Air Force. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MAY NOT BE TRANSMITTED VERBALLY - ONLY AN E-MAIL CONTAINING THE INFORMATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

The information required for the security background review is:
1. Legal Name of Guest: Last, First and Middle initial (required),
2. Gender,
3. Individual's date of birth (Year, Month, Day),
4. Drivers License # and State it was issued from,
5. Company name, address and phone number,
6. Individual's e-mail address.

Requests to attend the site visit must be made by the close of business on September 1, 2011. No exceptions will be granted and all late requests will be denied. A confirmation of receipt of the site visit request will be sent by e-mail within two working days from the date at which the request is received. An approval or disapproval for site visit participation will be sent by e-mail by close of business on September 9, 2011.

Site visit participation will be denied to anyone failing to comply with the requirements stated herein.

The site visit will begin promptly at 9:00 am on September 14, 2011. This will be the only site visit. Please plan to arrive early for participant sign in. A valid driver's license or State I.D. card will be required at sign in.

Site visit attendees will meet at the Bellevue Welcome Center located at 1600 Highway 370, Bellevue, NE 68005 To reach this location: 1) Travel on US Highway 75 (Kennedy Freeway) and exit at the Highway 370/Harlan Drive off ramp.

If traveling South on US Highway 75: 2) Turn eastbound onto Highway 370. Continue eastbound on Highway 370 (1 block) until Arboretum Dr. Turn north onto Arboretum Dr.

If traveling North on US Highway 75: 2) Go straight through the signaled intersection at the end of the exit ramp onto Arboretum Dr.

3) Veer east and continue on Arboretum Dr. until you reach the Bellevue Welcome Center parking lot. If there are no available parking spaces, additional parking is available in the Lied Center parking lot.

Once all participants have gathered and check-in has been completed, the Air Force will provide transportation to the site where a walkthrough of all locations included in the project will be conducted. The point of contact for the site visit is Joel Flere, Corps of Engineers' Project Engineer (402-293-2537).

Questions in regards to this project shall be submitted through the bidder inquiry system as stated in Section 00 21 00 paragraph: OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS. Remarks or responses to comments shall not qualify the terms of the solicitation. Terms of the solicitation remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing.

This site visit information is subject to change. Please add this solicitation to your Watch List on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website and periodically review the solicitation's FBO site for changes. To add this solicitation to your Watch List, find this solicitation on FBO and click the "Watch This Opportunity" button. Once the project is added to your Watch List, you will receive automatic e-mails from the FBO system when a modification occurs to this notice.

See 'Obtaining Solicitation Documents' below.
Project Description:

This is a Design-Bid-Build Project. The work consists of construction of the US Stratcom Replacement Facility at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. This is a "Best Value" solicitation for the Construction of the US Stratcom Replacement Facility. Project includes:

Project Description: The work will consist of a 1,085,000 square foot, multi-story new building, including basement and penthouse levels. The project is located on Offutt AFB, NE. It will house a significant number of data centers, operations centers, personnel and staff functions, conference rooms, theater, cafeteria/eatery, atrium, elevators, and ancillary support spaces. The building will have Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) areas throughout. The building will include a HEMP Shield. The building is steel-framed with concrete drilled piers and foundations. Floors are framed with steel columns and girders, metal deck, and cast-in-place concrete. Cable trays and raised floors are included. Exterior walls are composed of glass curtain walls, pre-cast concrete, and brick facing. The roof is fully adhered TBG roofing. Mechanical work includes installation of Air Handling Units, VAV boxes, chillers, cooling towers, associated pumps, ductwork, piping, etc. Electrical work includes installation of back-up generators, uninterruptible power supply/flywheel systems, switchgear, power panels, transformers, and other associated work. EMCS and SCADA controls are included, as well as Security and Fire Alarm systems. Telecommunication and audio-visual infrastructure are included. Modular workstations are included. Exterior site work includes a loading dock, visitor control center, demolition of several buildings currently on the site, site grading, access roadways and drives, parking areas, concrete walks, utilities, and landscaping.

The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 1460 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety.

The estimated construction cost of this project is over $500,000,000.

Bidders (Offerors):
Please be advised of on-line registration requirement in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database http://www.ccr.gov/ and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA.

Bidder Inquiry:

Technical inquiries and questions relating to technical requirements, proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via
Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet. A Bidder Inquiry Key will be furnished with the solicitation. See Section 00 21 00 in the solicitation specifications for detailed requirements.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents (Plans and Specifications) will not be posted to the web. The government will issue one DVD to each contractor or supplier that provides the information in the paragraphs below and is determined by the government to be a legitimate business. The DVD's provided can be duplicated but duplicates cannot be opened.

a. Offerors shall register for the project on the Federal Business Opportunities (https://www.fbo.gov/) website to be added to the planholders list (this is necessary to develop a planholders list for prime contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers). Registration on the planholders list does not automatically qualify the registrant to receive a DVD (See procedures below).

b. Prospective contractors shall request a DVD containing the plans and specification by following the procedure as identified below.

c. The government will issue one DVD to each contractor or supplier that provides the information in the paragraphs below and is determined by the government to be a legitimate business, DVD's will be mailed to the official that signed the letter, along with instructions on how to open and utilize that DVD, as discussed below.

Each DVD will be stamped "For Official Use Only" and will be uniquely numbered.

Amendments will be issued to the contractors that have followed the procedures above and have been provided a DVD. Amendments will be issued to the ftp site. Files on the ftp site will be encrypted so they may only be opened with the DVD and only by validated bidders on the computer registered with the government.

Planholder's list will only be available via Federal Business Opportunities (https://www.fbo.gov/). Federal Business Opportunities provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices. Summary of access requirements to planholders list is as follows:

1.Find solicitation announcement in Fed Biz Opps
(https://www.fbo.gov/)
2.If you are a first time user, you will have to register** (see info included below); Otherwise, enter username and password.
3.Click on Opportunities hyperlink at top of the https://www.fbo.gov/.
4.Enter solicitation number of project in Keywords/SOL # box and click on 'Go' button.
5.Click on link to solicitation.
6.If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on 'Add me to Interested Vendors' link.

**Registration: The information listed below is required to register.
1.Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN)
2.DUNS Number or CAGE code
3.Telephone Number
4.E-Mail address

REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS
USSTRATCOM Replacement Facility, Offutt AFB, NE
Solicitation W9128F-11-R-0023

Instructions:
1. Complete a DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) and submit it with supporting information to the address found on the form. A fillable Adobe PDF copy of this form is available at:
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd2345.pdf
2. Upon review and acceptance, the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program will return to the contractor an approved and signed certified form, which will include your certification number and expiration date (the Program will provide this within 5-10 days of receipt - note that delays may be incurred if information required or forms are incomplete or incorrect). The contractor shall submit to the Omaha District addressee shown in Paragraph 6 below the certified form, including the certification number and expiration date.
3. Complete all information requested below. Insure all blanks are completed and legible.
4. The Custodian of the DVD shall sign and date the form below. The custodian shall be an official of the company that has the authority to obligate the corporation requesting the solicitation documents.
5. The signature of the custodian shall be signed and sealed by a Notary Public.
6. Provide the original of both this form and the information identified in Paragraph 2 above to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
ATTN: CENWO-CT-M (Barbara Young)
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
7. Note: In order to utilize the DVD containing the solicitation, contractors will be required to obtain an ECA PKI Certification. This certificate is not required to request the solicitation, but will be necessary to obtain access to the files on the DVD containing the solicitation. The certificates can be obtained by following the procedures found on the following website:

http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/certificate.html

8. Once all of the above requirements are completed the Custodian will be sent the DVD assigned to you and your company, along with instructions on how to access the files on the DVD. The access will require submission of an access request signed with your ECA PKI Certification credentials, via a website. The minimum computer requirements are:

a.Software Requirements:

-Adobe Reader/Acrobat 9 or higher (The system requirements for the free Adobe Reader can be found at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/tech-specs.html)

b.Hardware requirements:

-Internet connected computer w/DVD player

-Windows
Intel 1.3GHz or faster processor
Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 3 (32 bit) or Service Pack 2 (64 bit); Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2 for 64 bit; Windows Server 2008 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 7 or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise (32 bit and 64 bit)
256MB of RAM (512MB recommended)
260MB of available hard-disk space
1024x576 screen resolution
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9; Firefox 3.5, 3.6, or 4.0; Chrome
Video hardware acceleration (optional)
Note: Microsoft Update KB930627 is required for both Windows XP SP2 64 Bit and Windows Server 2003 SP2 64 Bit.
Mac OS
Intel processor
Mac OS X v.10.5.8 or 10.6.7
512MB of RAM (1G recommended)
415MB of available hard-disk space
800x600 screen resolution (1024x768 recommended)
Apple Safari 4 for Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X 10.6.7; Safari 5 for Mac OS X 10.6.7
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CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT FORM FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS
Corporation Name and Mailing Address (Note - PO Boxes are not acceptable):
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Duns & Bradstreet Number: ______________________________________________
Name and Phone Number of Custodian: ____________________________________
Title of the Custodian: ___________________________________________________
E-Mail Address of the Custodian:__________________________________________

I, _________________________________ hereby request a copy of the DVD containing the solicitation documents for the above-referenced project. I agree to accept the responsibility as the custodian of this DVD. I certify that I have a comprehensive understanding of the meaning of and the handling designation "Unclassified/For Official Use Only (U/FOUO)" on the documents I am requesting and will comply with all requirements for protection of FOUO documents identified in Army Regulation (AR) 380-5, Chapter 5. I understand that U/FOUO is a document designation, not a classification. This designation for the provided material is information or material which, although unclassified, may not be appropriate for public release in accordance with DoD Directives and Regulations.

I also attest to my understanding that the DVD, any copies generated from that DVD and the Chain of Custody Log, referenced below shall be returned to the Omaha District Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division no later than 60 days after notification of award. The awardee is permitted to retain their respective copy until further notification.

I agree to maintain a Chain of Custody Log to record all access to the DVD and all copies generated. All printing of hardcopies or duplicate DVD's from the DVD provided must be logged. The log shall be maintained in ink. No white-out corrections allowed on this log. The log shall record who has physical control of these items at any time. The log shall identify the document reproduced (i.e. plans, specifications, sheets, or sections), how many copies were made, and where they were sent, including the name of the company it was sent to as well as the specific person at that company. A Chain of Custody Log will be provided to your company along with the DVD and instructions on the use of the DVD.

Any copies sent to another entity, sub-contractor, vendor or to any person acting on their behalf shall be logged and all copies in those corporations shall be safeguarded in the same manner, including logging who has physical control of that document and any copies made. The person receiving that document shall likewise maintain a chain of custody log.

The signature below certifies that the information herein is correct and factual and that I agree to all terms stated herein with regards to the safekeeping of the DVD and all information contained on the DVD which I am requesting.

Signed:
By: ________________________ DATE: __________


Notarized:
By: ________________________ DATE: __________

Any misrepresentations or falsifications in the information provided or the release of information on the DVD provided may be prosecuted in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001.

U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001

Statements or entries generally

(a)Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully-

(1)falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;

(2)makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or

(3)makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;

shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years.

(b)Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party's counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding.

(c)With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to-

(1)administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or
(2)any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate.