Y--CONSTRUCT ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION FOR PROPULSION RESEARCH LAB

NASA/MSFC plans to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB)Construct Electrical Substation for Propulsion Research Lab."Construct Electrical Substation for Propulsion Research Laboratory (PRL)" PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The work to be performed under this project consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to perform the construction of a new unit substation to provide power for the new Propulsion Research Laboratory Facility, Marshall Space Flight Center Building 4205. The physical layout and equipment arrangement shall provide one 7.5 MVA 46 kV to 12.470 kV transformer, primary and secondary busing, support structures, primary motor operated fault interrupter switches, secondary breakers, voltage regulators, and capacitors. Provisions and rough in for a future transformer are provided to facilitate the future installation of a second transformer and associated equipment for future building additions. Underground medium voltage duct banks are included and are to extend 15 feet beyond the substation fence and be capped for future extension to Laboratory building. The work shall include all site preparation, grading and installation of above ground and underground equipment and structures. This work includes a perimeter grounded fence, gravel bed, grounding system, station control house, and aerial feeds from the existing 46 kV and 15 kV overhead lines south of Neal Road. This new feed includes all new poles, guys, and associated hardware. All packages requested must be in writing and contain the Company Name, Address, and Phone/Fax numbers. Request for RFP packages should be made to the below listed personnel. Safety records of the prime contractor and subcontractor will be a consideration at award time and the prime contractor must have an EXPERIENCED MODIDIFICATION RATING (EMR) of 1.0 or less and proof included within the bid package. The prime subcontractors EMR rating shall be no more than 1.1. Requests for IFB packages will not be accepted less than 10 days prior to bid opening. Award of this project is contigent upon the availability of funds. The order of magnitude for the procurement is between $1,000,000-$5,000,000 and the effort shall be completed within 250 calendar days after notice to proceed. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. [See Note 1]. The NAICS Code and small business size standard for this procurement are 2331 and 27.5M, respectively. The anticipated release date of the IFB is on or about February 11,2002 with an anticipated offer closing date of on or about March 13,2002. The provisions and clauses in the solicitation are those in effect through FAC 97-27. The firm date for receipt of bids will be stated in the IFB. Drawings will be available from the Bid Distribution Office. All responsible qualified sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/MSFC Business Opportunities page is http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=62 Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html