Y--Design-Bid-Build, Firm Fixed Price Contract for Construction of P-712 Ship Berthing Power Upgrades, NAVSTA Rota, Spain

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE SOLICITED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS. THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AND DOWNLOADING ON OR ABOUT 2 APRIL 2015 MAR 2015. THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE WILL BE ON OR ABOUT 4 MAY 2015, 2:00 P.M. EDT NORTH AMERICA. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic (NAVFAC LANT) intends to issue a request for proposal for a Design-Bid-Build, Firm Fixed Price contract for construction of P-712 Ship Berthing Power Upgrade, NAVSTA Rota, Spain. This will be a full and open competitive procurement. The scope of work consists of the following: Replacement of the 66,000-5,5500V/50 hertz main electrical substation, 5 MVA frequency converters, upgrading motor-generator and diesel generators controls system to be fully integrated with static frequency converters, high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear, protective relays, 21/28/35 KNAN/KNAF/KNAF MVA power transformers, pier medium and low voltage feeders and services, site lighting, paving, site improvements, installation/testing of Government Furnished Material and Equipment and ancillary related work. The Government-Furnished material and equipment includes electrical equipment houses, metal clad switchgear, shore power stations, pad mounted transformers, pad mounted switchgear and ancillary equipment. The project site is located on Naval Station Rota, Spain. The period of performance is approximately 24 months after notice to proceed. This project will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The Government reserves the right to enter into negotiations or limit the competitive range. The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. *Spanish Certificate of Classification requirements must be met to qualify for award. The required Certificates of Classification will be provided in the subsequent solicitation. This contract will require a Performance Bond pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.228-15, through an approved surety under the United States Treasury Department Circular 570. Based on the feasibility of a contractor to furnish a Performance Bond, offerors may provide a 10% Performance Guarantee, in accordance with Naval Facilities Acquisition Supplement (NFAS) 5252.228-9306, in lieu of a Performance Bond. The solicitation will be formatted as an RFP in accordance with the requirements designated by FAR 15.203 for a negotiated procurement utilizing procedures of FAR 36.2. This method permits evaluation of proposals based on price competition, technical merit and other factors; permits impartial and comprehensive evaluation of offerors’ proposals; permits discussions if necessary; and ensures selection of the source whose proposal provides the best value to the Government. The technical evaluation factors are anticipated to be as follows: Corporate Experience, Safety, and Past Performance. *A site visit to NAVSTA Rota, Spain will be required for this procurement. The anticipated date for the site visit is April 24, 2015. All dates are tentative and are subject to change. Due to the geographic location of this site, it is recommended that interested firms make prearrangements for travel (immunizations, etc. if applicable), base access and any other necessary requirements for overseas travel, as the solicitation will be limited to 30 days. Rota Base Access Requirements Spanish Nationals: Will need to complete the attached “Work Pass Request? and return to Ms. Vanessa Mejias via email at contact@example.gov seven (7) days prior to the site visit. European/American Citizens: Will need to complete the attached “Work Pass Request? and provide a copy of passport to Ms. Vanessa Mejias via email at contact@example.gov seven (7) days prior to the site visit. Other Nationals: Need to complete the attached “Country Clearance Request? and return to Ms. Vanessa Mejias via email at contact@example.gov 21 days prior to the site visit. The Government intends to issue the Solicitation through the internet at www.neco.navy.mil and www.fbo.gov. All prospective offerors MUST register themselves on the website. All contractors are encouraged to attempt download prior to obtaining the solicitation through alternate sources. Many firms and commercial printing services have the capability to print the solicitation package and plan holder’s list off the Internet, if necessary. The official plan holder’s list will be created by registration and will be available from the website only. Amendments will also be posted on the website for downloading. This will be the normal method for distributing amendments; therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation. FOUO (Unclassified) The drawings and specifications are marked For Official Use Only (FOUO) / Unclassified and are subject to Distribution Statement C. Drawings and specifications will be released with the Solicitation. Distribution Statement C: Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their Contractors; Administrative/Operational use (June 1991). Other requests for this document will be referred to NAVFACENGCOM (Code 51). 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