THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The intent of this notice is to conduct market research to determine if sources capable of satisfying this agency's requirements exist. 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, and no appointments for presentations will be made. This synopsis 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. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The Government will not provide debriefs on the results of this research, but feedback regarding the decision to set aside or not set aside the procurement will be accomplished via pre-solicitation synopsis or solicitation for these services, as applicable. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended. The Office in Charge of Construction Florence, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic is seeking eligible small business firms capable of performing construction services for Design - Bid - Build, Bulkhead and Shoreline Repairs, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC All service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), certified HUB-Zone, certified 8(a), women-owned small businesses (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned small businesses (EDWOSB), and small businesses are encouraged to respond. Upon review of industry responses to this sources sought notice, the Government will determine whether set-aside procurement in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. Large business submittals will not be considered. Description of work: The work includes four (4) projects at various locations. Project Number 1 is a base item, while Project Numbers 2-4 are option items. Project Number 1: 6973173 Repair Bulkheads and Shoreline Stabilization. The project is comprised of seven (7) sites, and the work includes the following: Area 1 - Replacement of the bulkhead adjacent to Building 4843; Area 2 - Installation of rip rap protection at Golf Course Hole # 1; Area 3 - Installation of rip rap shoreline stabilization at the Cryogenics Drive Recreational Area; Area 4 - Installation of rip rap shoreline stabilization at the Pelican Point Recreational Area; Area 5 - Installation of rip rap shoreline stabilization at the Shoreline Area adjacent to the Navy Boat Docks; Area 6 - Installation of a new groin adjacent to the Navy Boat Docks and dock repairs at the Navy Boat Docks; and Area 7 - Dock repairs at Hancock Marina. Project Number 2: 6973177 Install Living Shoreline. The work includes the construction of Living Shoreline Stabilization consisting of rip rap detached sills, backfill and wetland vegetation and incidental related work. Project Number 3: 6973180 Shoreline Protection Carolina Pines. The work includes the installation of rip rap shoreline stabilization and incidental related work. Project Number 4: 6973181 Repair Bulkheads 4080 Thorofare Bridge and 9059 BT-11. The work includes the installation of a new bulkhead system and incidental dock repairs and incidental related work. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $39,500,000. In accordance with DFARS 236.204(i), the magnitude of construction for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists. If the resulting solicitation is set aside for small businesses firms, it will include FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, which states, - The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. This office anticipates award of a contract for these services in August 2020. Firms must be able to demonstrate bonding capacity for a single project of $20,000,000. Please clearly identify the following information in Block 3, of the Contractor Information Form and provide a letter from the surety. Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by using the forms provided under separate files titled Sources Sought Contractor Information Form (form attached) and Project Information Form (form attached). These forms are required. Information not provided may prohibit your firm from consideration. If you are submitting as a mentor-prot'g joint venture under the 8(a) program, you must provide SBA approval of the mentor-prot'g agreement to be considered as small for this procurement. For more information on the definitions or requirements for these small business programs refer to http://www.sba.gov/. Responses must include identification and verification of the firm's small business status. For each of the submitted relevant projects (a maximum of five (5) projects), ensure that the form is completed in its entirety for each project and limited to two pages per project. Ensure that the description of the project clearly identifies whether the project is new construction or renovation, the square footage and final construction cost, and addresses how the project meets the scope/complexity requirements. Submit a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects for your firm that best demonstrate your experience on projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to this project. Relevancy is further defined as: Size: Final construction cost of $20M or greater. Scope/Complexity: 1. Past construction experience which demonstrate required knowledge of laws, regulations, and permitting required with coastal/waterfront work. 2. Ability to operate from barges. 3. Past experience with repair of bulkheads, including failed bulkheads if possible. Note: Offerors must demonstrate experience with all three of the scope/complexity elements set forth above. This experience may be demonstrated cumulatively through all of the projects submitted by an offeror. In order for a project to be determined relevant, it must meet the size requirement and at least one of the scope/complexity items. Interested parties should respond no later than 4 May 2020. The submission package shall ONLY be submitted electronically to Christina Newton via email at christina.newton1@navy.mil. Packages shall not exceed 12 pages and MUST be limited to a 4MB attachment. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered.
