Underwater Piling Installation

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals or Request for Quotes. The purpose of this synopsis is to seek interest and capabilities of SBA Section 8(a) participants who have the capability, financial resources, satisfactory performance and bonding capacity to perform on a construction project with a magnitude between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00 on McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Eastover SC. In the event adequate small business contractors are not available for adequate competition for this project, it will be advertised as unrestricted. The South Carolina Air National Guard anticipates the solicitation and award of a contract to install fourteen (14) pilings at Building 256 on McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Eastover, SC. The project scope includes but is not limited to installing fourteen (14) 8 diameter pilings for a 20 x 5 walkway and a 20 x 20 dock. Pilings shall be driven a minimum of 5 into the ground in water that could potentially reach up to 12 deep. Contractor must have adequate knowledge in performing work related to underwater piling installation. All interested SBA Section 8(a) participants will provide this office in writing, a notice stating their positive intention to submit a proposal as a prime contractor no later than 5PM Eastern Standard Time on March 9th, 2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this work is 237990. The small business size standard is $39.5 million average annual revenue for the previous three years to be classified as a small business. Your attention is directed to FAR CLAUSE 52.219-14(c)(3) LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING which states "By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract, in the case of a contract for general construction, the concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees" applies to this project if set aside for small business. Contractors should provide information regarding their plan and resources available to provide the indicated 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. Attach information, not to exceed three typewritten pages, that must include a (1) positive statement of intent to bid as a prime contractor and (2) a completed and signed Sources Sought Information Request Form (see form attached) and (3) a listing of projects completed during the past three years, both for government and private industry. The type of project, dollar value, contract number, location, and POC must be included. Indicate if you were a prime or subcontractor, and if subcontractor, provide name and point of contact for the prime contractor, (4) a brief outline of resources, subcontractors, and key personnel that would be used to accomplish the contract. Information shall be provided via email to: Timothy Ogburn at timothy.ogburn.1@us.af.mil. No facsimile, mailed, or hand-delivered responses will be honored. PLAN ACCORDINGLY: Any subsequent solicitation to include official plans and specifications will be made available only from the Federal Contract Opportunities website online at https://www.beta.sam.gov/.