SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPAIR TAXIWAY SHOULDERS AND LIGHTS TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA Notice Type: Sources Sought Solicitation: N62473-14-R-1006 Date: April 11, 2014 Response Date: May 11, 2014 2:00 PM PST Classification Code: Y-Construction of Structures/Facilities NAICS Code: 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement only. This synopsis is a market research tool being utilized for information to be used for preliminary planning purposes. The information received will be used within Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest to facilitate the decision making process. This is a survey of the market of potential local U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a), SBA certified HUB Zone, SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), SBA certified Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) and SBA certified Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). Based upon this survey a decision will be made whether to issues the proposed solicitation for the types of firms indicated above or to issue as full and open competition (unrestricted). This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research and is not restricted to a particular acquisition approach. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation and any information submitted be respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, California is seeking eligible small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, certified HUB Zone small businesses, and certified 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses firms capable of performing the construction of: REPAIR TAXIWAY SHOULDERS AND LIGHTS AT TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA The estimated total contract price range, in accordance with DFARS 236.204 is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. All small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, certified HUB Zone small businesses, and certified 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to respond. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237310, (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a Small Business Size Standard of $33.5 million, average annual gross receipts for the preceding three fiscal years. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. There is no bid package or solicitation at this time. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project includes the reconstruction of concrete panels and asphalt shoulders on all taxiways on the northwest side of Runway 03L-21R as well as replacement of all edge lights within the reconstructed taxiway shoulders. The existing taxiway fillets will be demolished, and reconstructed with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement. The taxiway shoulders will be constructed of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavement. The electrical work for the project will consist of new taxiway edge lights and runway/taxiway signs. Additionally, a duct bank will be constructed that extends from the south edge of the 200 Ramp, between Taxiway N and Runway 03L-21R. The work also includes environmental soil mitigation in conjunction with grading and embankment work, in order to accommodate the reconstructed pavement. The project design is complete and will be provided to the selected contractor at time of award. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested sources are invited to respond to this Sources Sought announcement by using the form provided under file titled “Sources Sought Information Form�, providing the following information: 1) Contractor information: Provide your company’s contact information. 2) Business Size: Identify whether your company is an SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUBZone, certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concern, Small Business or Large Business. For more information on the definitions or requirements for these small business programs, refer to http://www.sba.gov/. 3) Bonding Capacity: Provide your surety’s name, your maximum bonding capacity per project, and your aggregate maximum bonding capacity. 4) Experience: Submit a maximum of 5 Government or commercial contracts/projects your company has completed in the last 5 years, demonstrating your experience in Repair Taxiway Shoulders and Lights construction projects as indicated in this announcement within the cost range of $25,000,000 to $100,000,000. For each of the contracts/projects submitted for experience, provide the title, location, whether prime or subcontractor work, award and completion dates, contract or subcontract value, type of work, type of contract, a narrative description of the product/services provided by your company, and customer information including point of contact, phone number and email address. If the design was design-build, identify the name and address of the A-E firm used to provide design or specify if design was performed in-house, and the contract completion date. Indicate whether you have an established working relationship with the design firm. Responses to items 1 through 4 above are limited to 6 single-sided, 8.5 X 11 inch pages. The 6 page limitation includes pages 1 through 6 of the “Sources Sought Information Form�. The minimum font size is 10 point. Three (3) copies of the “Sources Sought Information Form� shall be submitted to Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest. PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT INQUIRY In accordance with FAR 22.503(b) and (c), we are soliciting the views of stakeholders on the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA). Utilize the attached Project Labor Agreement Inquiry Form to demonstrate your responses and submit one (1) copy of the form to Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C 158(f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy: (a) Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects. (b) An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will (1) Advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and (2) Be consistent with law. Reference: Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on 11 May 2014. The package shall be sent by mail to the following address: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, 1220 Pacific Highway Bldg. 129, San Diego, CA. 92132-5190 (Attn: Raymond Gloria). Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Raymond Gloria,
[email protected].