Y -- BRACON P-745V Weapons and Armament Technology Center at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA

The work consists of Design Build of P-745V Weapons and Armament (W&A) Technology Center. The W&A Technology Center includes 16,498 m2 (177,589 SF) of technology research laboratory, administrative and SCIF spaces for 678 personnel. Facility design shall incorporate anti-terrorism and force protection features. Built-in equipment includes individual HVAC systems for each NMCI equipment room. Electrical systems include lighting, power, fire alarms, and information systems (telephone, local area network (LAN), and NMCI). Mechanical systems include plumbing, fire suppression, energy efficient heating ventilating and air conditioning, and energy saving electronic monitoring and control system (EMCS). Supporting facilities work includes site and building utility connections (water, fire, sanitary sewer, gas, electrical, telephone, LAN, and NMCI) and replacement of a 5000 KV substation. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection includes blast resistant glazed window and door systems, mass notification system, and emergency air distribution shut-off. Site improvements include paved parking, sidewalks, roadway access, earthwork, grading, landscaping, and relocation of existing steam utility lines, sewer and electrical. Also included are Technical Operating Manuals and demolition of parking, driveways and abandoned-in-place utilities and foundations. Sustainable principles are to be included into the design, development and construction of the project in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and other laws and executive orders. The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible, responsive proposer whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and is considered to be the BEST VALUE to the Government, price and technical factors considered. This procurement will consist of two (2) Phases. PHASE 1- Proposers will be evaluated on FACTOR 1 - Past Performance of Offeror and Offeror?s Team; FACTOR 2 - Experience and Qualifications of Offeror and Offeror?s Team, consisting of Sub-factors; 2.1 Technical Qualifications and Experience of the Firms, 2.2 Technical Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel, and 2.3 Design-Build Team?s Organization and Processes; FACTOR 3 Safety; and FACTOR 4 Support for Small Business, consisting of Sub-factors ; 4.1 Subcontracting Past Performance, 4.2 Commitment to Small Business Goals, and 4.3 Corporate Support. The highest rated, between 3 to 5 proposers will advance to Phase 2. The proposers qualified to go to PHASE 2 will be evaluated on FACTOR 5 - Technical Approach and Solution, consisting of Sub-factors; 5.1 Design and 5.2 Schedule; and FACTOR 6 - Price. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award; to negotiate with any or all proposers; to use trade-off processes when it may be in the best interest of the Government; to consider award to other than the lowest price proposers or other than the highest technically rated proposer; and to award to the proposer submitting the proposal determined by the Government to be the BEST VALUE to the Government. PROPOSERS ARE ADVISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO EVALUATE PROPOSALS AND AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms. Proposers should not assume they would be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. FIRMS SUBMITTING TECHNICAL AND PRICE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE COMPENSATED FOR SPECIFICATIONS. SOLICITATION - The Government intends to issue PHASE 1 solicitation on our website at http://esol.navfac.navy.mil. SOLICITATION/SPECIFICATION FOR PHASE 2 WILL BE ISSUED ONLY TO THOSE CONTRACTORS CHOSEN TO PROCEED TO PHASE 2. Prospective Offerors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers should immediately register on the web site in order to receive updates, such as Amendments. The official plan holders list will be maintained and can be printed from the web. Amendments will be posted on the web site. This will be the only method of distributing amendments; therefore, IT IS THE OFFEROR?S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE WEB SITE PERIODICALLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION. In order to participate in this procurement, all offerors must also be registered in the Contractors Central Registration (CCR). The web site for CCR is http://www.ccr.gov. Inquiries in regards to the closing dates for proposals or the number of amendments issues, contact Ms. Julia Garcia at 619-532-2335, julia.garcia@navy.mil. Technical inquiries must be submitted in writing at least 15 days prior to the proposal due date to Ms. Garcia. The estimated value of this project is between $50,000,000 and $54,000,000. The estimated total time for completion will be approximately 2 years or no later than 17 June 2009, which ever comes first, from date of contract award.