Capable sources are sought for the installation and renovation work with regard to the project titled "AFRL Communications Towers". Locations: - 1) SATCOM TOWER on the Contract Drawings at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, within the city of Rome, New York - 2) STOCKBRIDGE WALK-UP TOWER on the Contract Drawings at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Stockbridge Research Site, within the city of Oneida, New York. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and perform all work required to complete the project. This acquisition includes, but is not limited to the following: - 1. Construction of a new 120 foot high steel tower at the Stockbridge Site, including associated site development and power/communication services. - 2. 20 foot extension of existing 70 foot high steel SATCOM tower at the Rome Site, including power/communication services. The applicable NAICS code is 238120 with an associated small business size standard of $14,000,000 average annual revenue. Note that this Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only. The information obtained from responses to this notice may be used to develop an acquisition strategy and future solicitation. The Air Force is considering whether to set aside this Firm Fixed Price (FFP) acquisition for competitive 8(a), HUBZone Small Business (SB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Small Business (SB). If adequate responses are not received, the acquisition may be solicited on a "full and open" basis. If this effort is to be set aside, then a clause such as FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply and the prime specialty trade contractor will be required to perform a minimum of 25% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. All interested 8(a); HUBZone SB, SDVOSB, WOSB and SB concerns are invited to respond. In order to be considered, responses must include the following: 1. Positive statement of intent to submit a proposal for this solicitation as a prime contractor. 2. Evidence of successful completion within the past five (5) years as a prime contractor of at least two (2) projects similar in magnitude and scope to the work described in this notice. 3. Past performance information for work cited above to include: (a) Project description detailing the size, scope, complexity, phasing plan, planned and actual budget, planned and actual schedule, tenants that occupied the various buildings, cost control and cost tracking methods, schedule control, coordination, and prime contractor's experience in delivering the completed projects satisfactorily to the end users. (b) Description of methods employed to successfully work within the fixed schedule and prescribed budget. (c) Contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact, and contact information. (d) Description and quantification of work performed by subcontractors. 4. With regard to this acquisition, a narrative statement describing the intended responsibilities of the prime contractor and subcontractor(s), what work elements each would accomplish, and how the prime contractor would fulfill the requirement to perform at least 25% of the work (not including the cost of materials) with its own employees. 5. Evidence and quantification of bonding and insurance capacity for the work described in this notice. 6. Description of Safety and Quality Control methodologies not to exceed 2 pages each. 7. Documentation of current 8(a), HUBZone SB, SDVOSB, WOSB or SB status such as SBA certification letter or other evidence. (For more information on the definition or requirements, refer to http://www.sba.gov) NOTE: All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on the availability of interested 8(a), HUBZone SB, SDVOSB, WOSB or SB concerns. Failure to submit all information requested will result in a contractor being considered 'NOT INTERESTED' in this requirement. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit their responses to the attention of Contract Specialist ashley.wieczerzak@us.af.mil with an email copy to Contracting Officer John.Haberer@us.af.mil and Small Business Specialist Janis.Norelli@us.af.mil All information must be received before 3:00 PM (ET) 27 June 14 to be considered. Technical questions may be referred to ashley.wieczerzak@us.af.mil Small Business program questions may be referred to Janis Norelli, email Janis.Norelli@us.af.mil If a solicitation for this requirement is issued, in order to receive a contract award, the successful offeror must be actively registered in System Award Management (SAM - http://www.sam.gov) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF - https://wawf.eb.mil). This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought Notice is voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses or the Government's use of such information.
