Design-Build requirement to replace the South Leg underground steam condensate piping

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is neither a Solicitation announcement, Request for Proposals (RFP), or Invitation for Bids (IFB) and does not obligate the Government to any contract award. The Government is conducting market research to determine the level of interest of potential qualified Small and Large Businesses capable of performing as a prime contractor for the requirement outlined below. The Government will use information received in response to this Sources Sought to make an appropriate acquisition decision about soliciting this requirement. REQUIREMENT BACKGROUND The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) uses a utility plant to generate and distribute steam and chilled water to provide heating and cooling to the office buildings and research laboratories located throughout the Gaithersburg, MD campus. The original steam and condensate utility piping, installed circa 1960, was replaced in 2010. The condensate piping on the southern portion of campus has experienced premature failure and must be replaced. While the exact cause of the failure is unknown it is believed that changes to the piping configuration in the steam manholes will be required to prevent premature failure of the new condensate piping. REQUIREMENT This is a Design-Build requirement for underground steam condensate piping replacement and steam system repairs on the southern portion of the NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This section of the underground steam and condensate piping is often referred to as the "South Leg". The rough order of magnitude for this project is estimated to be between $3 Million and $5 Million. Steam and condensate piping are located underground with steam manholes located at regular intervals along its length. The piping is a pre-engineered system consisting of a steel carrier pipe (steam or condensate), insulation, and an external steel conduit pipe which is coated to resist rusting. This piping system is direct buried approximately ten (10) feet below grade, with the steam and condensate piping each in their own separate conduits. The Design-Build Contractor shall bear the burden of providing properly selected and installed equipment in order to meet the Government's performance requirements as outlined in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work. The Government anticipates competing this requirement and awarding a single firm fixed price contract in accordance with FAR 36.3 - Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures. VENDOR RESPONSES All Design-Build firms who are interested and capable of performing the requirements outlined above are encouraged to respond to this notice. Responses to this Sources Sought notice shall be submitted via email, in PDF format to Trent Stevens at contact@example.gov. Respondents are requested to limit their responses to 10 pages and include the following: 1) Company profile to include company name, office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, email address, and a statement regarding current Small/Large Business status under NAICS code 237990, size standard $36.5M. 2) If applicable, identify the company's Socio-Economic status (i.e. - certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), or certified HUBZone). Large Businesses ARE permitted to respond to this source sought notice. 3) Name, title, address, phone number, and email address of company point of contact. 4) Technical discussion of Contractor's ability to perform the work outlined in the above referenced Requirement. 5) Prior/current experience performing Design-Build work of similar size and scope. Please include the contract value and indicate whether company performed as a prime or subcontractor. Experience completed within the last five (5) years is preferred. Note the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this notice. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.