WSMR Information Systems Facility (ISF)

This is not a solicitation.  An Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation is anticipated to be issued between Tuesday, 13 October 2020 and Tuesday, 20 October 2020 with 30 days to compile a bid. A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated to be awarded in December 2020. Period of Performance is 880 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

CONTRACT INFORMATION: This announcement is a “Full and Open” acquisition to construct a state of the art Information Systems Facility (ISF) and a Communications Center at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, Design Bid Build contract. An award will be made to the lowest, responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bid, will be the most advantageous to the government.  The North American Industrial Classification System code is 236220, which has a size standard of $39.5 million. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered within the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Register via the SAM Internet site at https://www.sam.gov/.  No state level certifications will be accepted.

PROJECT INFORMATION: This is a Fully-Designed Project.  The project includes constructing an Information Systems Facility (ISF) and a Communications Center with redundant power, an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and connection to the Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS). The facilities will have state of the art network systems, telephonic, voice, and enterprise storage equipment to support installation wide communication network services. The project also includes administrative offices, laboratory space, a server farm area, enterprise storage systems, telephone switch room, information assurance secure operations center, customer support branch, data center Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Network space, Network Operations Center (NOC), secure room with vault for Outside Plant (OSP), Red NOC, Communications Security (COMSEC), Technical Support Network(TSN) data center, computer help desk, Secure Video Teleconferencing Center (VTC), telecommunications center, Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Network data center, reception area, conference room, battery storage area, break room and, rest rooms. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained system. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Cyber Security Measures will be incorporated into this project. Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Air Conditioning (Estimated 625 Tons). Scope may include Demolition of 2 buildings at White Sands Missile Range, NM (22,180 Total SF).

The magnitude of construction is estimated to be between: $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. After solicitation issuance, contractors may view and or download this solicitation, specifications and all amendments at the following internet addresses:  www.beta.SAM.gov. Plans and specifications will NOT be made available in paper format or on compact disc. 

The Primary Point of Contract for this project is Eugene A. Gibbs, Contract Specialist, email is Eugene.A.Gibbs@usace.army.mil.  All questions MUST be received through email for record.  Prospective contractors may view and/or download the solicitation and all amendments from the beta.sam.gov address after solicitation issuance. Contractors shall register themselves at this website under the solicitation number to receive a copy of the solicitation