Y--REPLACE ASBESTOS SIDING AND PROVIDE ENERGY/SAFETY UPGRADES TO BLDG 4705.

NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Invitation for Bids (IFB) for "Replace Asbestos Siding and Provide Energy/Safety Upgrades to Building 4705". This project consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to replace asbestos siding, doors, and windows. Insulate and repair large sliding doors. Siding is to be sandwich panels with foam insulation. Provide fire protection system and utility and water metering. The order of magnitude for the procurement is between 1-5M and the effort shall be completed within 360 calendar days after notice to proceed. This procurement is full and open competition. The NAICS Code and small business size standard for this procurement are 1541 and 31M, respectively. The anticipated release date of the IFB is on or about May 11, 2006 with an anticipated offer closing date of on or about June 13, 2006. All packages requested must be in writing and contain the Company Name, Address, and Phone/Fax numbers. Request for IFB 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 contingent upon the availability of funds. The firm date for receipt of bids or proposals will be stated in the IFB. Drawings will be available from only from the POC listed in this synopsis. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will not be available over the Internet. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. (a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of the solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing not later than 15 prior to bid opening. Telephone questions will not be accepted.